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13 Things To Do in Champaign-Urbana Before You’re 13

May 5, 2014 By From The Editors

It’s no secret that Champaign-Urbana and beyond has a ton to do for your kiddos.  But what are the definitive things your child should do before they are officially a teen?  We’ve brainstormed, asked our readers for their input, and finally narrowed down  these 13 things as the “must do” events in CU with your kids before they are 13.

13 Things To Do In Champaign-Urbana for Kids
How many things can your kids check off our list?

1)  Take a hike at Allerton Park

2)  Cheer on the Illini at the University of Illinois sporting event

3) Ride the ferris wheel at the Champaign County Fair

4) Take in a show at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

5) Catch a movie at Harvest Moon Drive-In

6) Make something at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum Building Fair

7) Pet the animals at the Champaign Park District’s Prairie Farm

8) Explore nature at the Homer Lake Natural Playscape

9) Grad some candy at the Arcola Broom Corn Festival parade

10) Grab some fresh produce at Urbana’s Market on the Square

11) Take a photo with the Alma Mater on the Quad (bonus points if you take a picture once a year to see how your kids have grown!)

12) Walk the sculpture garden at Meadowbrook Park

13) Open your world at Engineering Open House

Are we missing something in our Top 13?  Let us know in the comments!

Filed Under: Activities, Essential CU Places, Things To Do in CU Tagged With: Allerton Park, Arcola Broomcorn Festival Parade, Champaign County Fair, Engineering Open House, Harvest Moon Drive-In, Homer Lake Natural Playscape, Illini kids, kids in champaign, kids in urbana, Krannert, Meadowbrook, Orpheum Children's Science Museum, Prairie Farm, things to do in champaign, university of illinois alma mater, Urbana's Market on the Square

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