Welcome to another new month and with it, brings the return of one of our community’s favorite annual events

Families can choose from a myriad of events and activities this weekend in Champaign-Urbana

Illini everything this weekend, from the extra special Vet Med Open House to soccer, softball, volleyball, football games AND opportunities to go ice skating at the Ice Arena OR take in a show at Krannert… as we said, Illini EVERYTHING. We have the scoop on everything happening on campus AND in the surrounding off-campus community as well in this weekend’s planner.

chambanamoms thanks the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for presenting this weekend’s planner

Upcoming College of Veterinary Medicine Events

Come one, come all to the Vet Med Open House on October 3.
Learn more about this free event at vetmed.illinois.edu/openhouse.

October 7, 14 and 21, join virtually for a series of educational webinars to help pet owners. The first session is timely and aims to help owners with dogs experiencing separation anxiety. These sessions are $45 each.
Register here: go.illinois.edu/insightsintobehavior.

Find out more on their website, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Featured Weekend Events – Illini Football and Soccer

Take the whole family to see Illinois Football vs Charlotte for only $49. On Sunday come out to Demirjian Park for Hispanic Heritage Day as the Illini take on Maryland (Admission is FREE!).

A few events to check out this weekend

Looking for something to do with your family? You’ve come to the right place! Our events calendar aggregates family-friendly events happening in the Champaign-Urbana metro area. We know you’re busy and looking for a bang for your buck, so we put an emphasis on including free and low-cost events that you can plan to attend on the fly. Please note that events are subject to change without notice.

Find the complete chambanamoms.com event calendar by clicking here now.

Friday, October 1, 2021

Date/Time	Event
10/01/2021 All Day	Family Craft Kit: Owl on a Branch at The Urbana Free Library, Urbana
10/01/2021 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Public Skate at University of Illinois Ice Arena, Champaign Illinois

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Date/Time	Event
10/02/2021 10:00 am - 3:00 pm	Scarecrow Festival in AMBUCS Park at AMBUCS Park, Urbana Illinois
10/02/2021 12:30 pm	Illini Softball - Fall Exhibition Game Double Header vs. Illinois Springfield & Parkland at Eichelberger Field, Urbana IL
10/02/2021 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm	Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops with Bloco Gaviao at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana Illinois

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Date/Time	Event
10/03/2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm	University of Illinois Homecoming 5K, Fountain Dye and Pancake Breakfast at Alice Campbell Alumni Center, Urbana Illinois
10/03/2021 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Crystal Lake Park Open Road Celebration at Crystal Lake Park, Large Pavillion, Urbana Champaign County
10/03/2021 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Illini Volleyball at Huff Hall, Champaign IL
10/03/2021 7:30 pm	Illinois Wind Orchestra and Hindsley Symphonic Band at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana Illinois

Looking for the latest on fall in Champaign-Urbana?

Here’s a round-up of what we’ve shared about fall so far for 2021: