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The Top Things to Do in November in Champaign-Urbana

November 1, 2021 By From The Editors

From one food-filled holiday (Halloween) to the next (Thanksgiving), November provides plenty to experience — and not all of it is food-related, believe it or not. Check out our top picks for family fun during the month.

Thanks to Busey Bank for presenting our list of the top family friendly things to do in November in C-U.

Halloween Candy Buy Back at All Smiles, Nov. 1-15

All Smiles will pay $1 per pound of candy to the child donating it (up to 5 pounds); please observe COVID protocols when visiting the office.

Champaign-Urbana Winter Farmers Market, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27

The event formerly known as the Market IN the Square is now presented by the Champaign Farmers Market, but expect the same type of delicious stuff that you’ve come to know. The details are similar to previous years: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon at Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana.

Ninja Open Gym at I-Power Gymnastics, Nov, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Enjoy supervised playtime where ages 5-12 can play on equipment. Parents are required to stay with their child during the open gym. Advance registration is required.

Illini volleyball vs. Ohio State, Nov. 14

It’s a matinee for the Illini (noon start) against the Buckeyes, so take advantage of $5 tickets for ages 12 and under for an exciting time at Huff Hall.

Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids, Presented by Champaign Park District Youth Theatre, Nov. 18-20

Third- through sixth-graders will perform this adaptation of the classic Disney animated film. Saturday’s performances include a 2 p.m. showing.

Hot Chocolate and Holiday Movie Weekend at Harvest Moon, Nov. 19-20, 26-27

Make plans to head out to Harvest Moon Drive-In in Gibson City for two weekends in November for their Hot Chocolate and Holiday Movie nights. (This is the first weekend; different movies each weekend.) The gates will open at 5 and show time will be 6:30. On-screen Holiday entertainment and music before the movies start, meet and greet with Santa & The Grinch, Photo Areas, the Lighted Lane Christmas Light display and food items to enjoy with your movies.

Turkey Trot, Nov. 25

Join the Urbana Park District for a Thanksgiving morning tradition. It’s a one-mile run/walk in Crystal Lake Park, a great excuse to spend the rest of the day replenishing the calories that you burned off in the morning!

Winter Nights at Prairie Farm, Nov. 26

A festive holiday lights setting will light up Prairie Farm in Champaign starting on this night and continuing on weekends through Dec. 30. Meet Santa, listen to carolers, and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. Questions:

Parade of Lights, Nov. 27

Santa makes his way through downtown Champaign in this annual event that gets everyone in the holiday spirit. The parade begins at 6 p.m. but visits with Santa begin at 3 p.m. Be sure to check out our Parade Guide for a comprehensive list of area holiday parades.

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Filed Under: Activities, Events, Things To Do in CU Tagged With: all smiles, Busey Bank, Candy Buy Back, champaign, Champaign Park District, Christmas parades, farmers market, Gibson City, gymnastics, Halloween candy, Harvest Moon Drive-In, i-power, illini volleyball, Lincoln Square Mall, ninja open gym, parade of lights, Prairie Farm, the jungle book kids, Turkey Trot, urbana, winter nights, youth theatre

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