Thank you to One Week Boutique for sponsoring our Weekend Planner.
One Week Boutique is a pop-up, seasonal baby & kids consignment sale. OWB has over 350 families that sell their gently used children’s & maternity clothing, shoes, toys, baby gear, furniture and more. Kids’ clothing sizes range from Newborn to Size 14 and average clothing prices are $3-$6 per hanger (some have multiple items on hanger!).
All clothing and shoes are inspected before being accepted and all clothing is hung up and separated by gender, then size for easy shopping! From baby blankets to big kid books & toys, One Week Boutique has savings waiting for YOU!
We accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa & Discover. Photo ID for all check and credit/debit card purchases are required.
This is one of those weekends in Champaign-Urbana when it’s hard to put together our planner, there are so many fun things to see and do. From fall festivals, to orchard, pumpkin and corn maze fun, to the largest pride parade in downstate Illinois, there is no shortage of fun (and frugal) fall things to do this weekend in C-U!
Thanks again to One Week Boutique for sponsoring weekend planner.
Now on to our Weekend Picks:
What: Illini Classic: Women’s Volleyball
Where: Huff Hall
When: Friday, September 14. Games at 10:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. The Illini Classic also continues on Saturday.
How much: One ticket allows admittance to all three matches on Friday! Tickets range in price from $4-15.
Appropriate for: All ages
Why you should go: Don’t miss your chance to experience an exciting day of volleyball for the Illini Classic – Day 1! This season opening day will be celebrated all day Friday! Want more? The The Illini Classic continues on Saturday. To see why we think Illinois Volleyball is the perfect family-friendly date night, see our post.
What: 14th Annual Meadowbrook Park Jazz Walk
Where: Meadowbrook Park, Urbana
When: Friday, Sept. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
How much: FREE
Appropriate for: All ages
Why you should go: Rescheduled from last week!Walk the hard paths through Meadowbrook Park’s Wandell Sculpture Garden and hear local jazz soloists, duets, combos and more! Parking is available at the Race Street entrance with overflow parking across the street at Stone Creek Church on the corner of Race and Windsor. This is a great stroller-friendly event.
What: Taste of Fall
Where: Prairie Gardens
When: Friday, September 14, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
How much: RSVP Required • $5 Tickets Per Guest • 100% of Ticket Proceeds will be donated to Champaign County CASA.
Appropriate for: Adults
Why you should go: Sip, Shop and Taste to Fall with an exclusive evening at Prairie Gardens in support of Champaign County CASA. Enjoy Complimentary Sangria & More. See what’s new for fall and attend Expert-Led Decorating Demos. Snack on delicious appetizers including pinwheels, meatballs, cheese & crackers, veggies & dips, cheeseballs, pumpkin bars and more! Prairie Gardens will be donating 10% of ALL sales this night to Champaign County CASA.
What: Free Airplane Rides for Kids ages 8-17
Where: Champaign Willard Airport, Institute of Aviation Bldg.
When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
How much: FREE
Appropriate for: All ages
Why you should go: Free introductory airplane flights for youth ages 8-17 will be offered at Champaign Willard Airport. The schedule is from 9:00-11:00 am, on a first-come, first-served basis. No preregistration is required, but a parent or guardian must accompany the youth and be able to sign a release form. Please check the EAA Chapter 29 Facebook page for last-minute information regarding cancellation due to weather.
What: Sprouts at the Market
Where: Market at the Square, Urbana
When: Saturday, September 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
How much: FREE
Appropriate for: Kids ages 3-8
Why you should go: Sprouts at the Market is the market’s FREE nutrition, farm linkage, and mealtime programming for kids ages 3-8. It takes place the third Saturday of each month from May through October from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Urbana’s Market on the Square. This Saturday enjoy the food science lab at the market. Sprouts scientists will experiment with color changing cabbage juice, use veggies to make art, and play for a while in our sensory bin!
What: One Week Boutique Children’s Consignment Sale
Where: Leonhard Recreation Center
When: Saturday- Monday, Sept.15- Sept.17, 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Diaper Dash is 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16.
How much: FREE on Sunday and Monday. Admission charge on Saturday for $2.00 a person.
Appropriate for: All ages, but use your judgement. Strollers are allowed at the public sale but discouraged at the pre-sales.
Why you should go: One Week Boutique is the area’s premier pop-up children’s sale. It is the place to buy and sell baby gear, toys, and most of all, clothes for your kiddos — all at reasonable prices. Want more OWB fun? Make plans to attend the Diaper Derby crawling baby contest on Sunday.
Weekend Planner features only a few of the wonderful events happening in our area. For a full list, please visit our Events Calendar sponsored by Busey.
When: Friday, Sept. 1, 5:00- 11:30 pm. and Saturday, Sept. 20, 8:00 a.m.- 11:30 p.m.
How much: Free admission; concessions available, some activities may have fees.
Appropriate for: All ages
Why you should go: Carnival rides, mechanical bull, carnival food, arts & craft vendors, beer tent, 5K-with the toughest finish in Champaign County, the Antique Car & Truck show, Bingo, Fishing Derby and more!What: MonticellobrationWhere:
Nothing about Pride?!
Hi Nate, thanks for stopping by. We mention pride in the top of this article, copying it here:
“This is one of those weekends in Champaign-Urbana when it’s hard to put together our planner, there are so many fun things to see and do. From fall festivals, to orchard, pumpkin and corn maze fun, to the largest pride parade in downstate Illinois, there is no shortage of fun (and frugal) fall things to do this weekend in C-U!”
We have marched in the parade for the last several years, but can’t make it this year. We hope to return again.
What about Pride? What does ignoring anything so freeing and celebratory say about you???????
Gail Wallis Hague
Thanks for stopping by. We call out Pride in the top of this article, copying it here:
“This is one of those weekends in Champaign-Urbana when it’s hard to put together our planner, there are so many fun things to see and do. From fall festivals, to orchard, pumpkin and corn maze fun, to the largest pride parade in downstate Illinois, there is no shortage of fun (and frugal) fall things to do this weekend in C-U!”
We have marched in the parade for the last several years, but can’t make it this year. We hope to return again.
– Laura
I just want to thank you for doing such a good job with the weekend planner. I look at it every week to see what kind of things there are to do around the area with my little ones.
Thank you.