If you’re looking for ideas for fun in December, you’ve come to the right place
December brings its unique set of holiday-related fun, and many of us find it difficult to squeeze in anything else. But rest assured, if you need a break from all things holiday, we can provide some suggestions.
Here are our top picks for December fun. (If you’re looking for holiday fun, check out our Gigantic Holiday Fun Guide.
Thanks to Busey Bank for presenting our list of top things to do in December.
Riggs Christmas Market, Thursdays-Sundays until Christmas
The Riggs market is quite a treat, featuring a variety of products in a German-style Christmas market. Enjoy offerings like homemade soap, wood-made Christmas ornaments, honey and preserves, and Christmas wreaths.
Winter Nights at Prairie Farm, Thursdays-Sundays through December
Festive light displays will showcase the farm for a perfect winter evening. Bring your hot chocolate or coffee, bundle up and stroll through the grounds.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is the home for this annual performance, conducted by Champaign Urbana Ballet. The holiday classic is sure to put you into the Christmas spirit!
To say that Santa Claus will be busy today is an understatement. He’s everywhere! That guy surely will be burning some calories today, eating breakfast and lunch with folks, riding in parades. In fact, he’s going to be so ubiquitous that we’ve put together a list of where you can find him, or eat with him.
Chambanamoms Day at Illinois Women’s Basketball, Dec. 5
Enjoy the excitement of the Illini women’s basketball game against Eastern Kentucky (2 p.m.) along with a free kids zone on the State Farm Center concourse. Kids under 12 receive free admission. Plus a giveaway!
Pet Photos with Santa, Dec. 6, 13, 20
Head to Market Place Shopping Center in Champaign to get your pet’s pic snapped with the big fella. Reservations are recommended.
Public Skate at University of Illinois Ice Arena, Dec. 10
In case you’re not aware, the ice arena is open for public skating at various times during the week, including weekends! Click here for the schedule and admission info.
It’s a Wonderful Life at the Virginia Theatre, Dec. 11
In addition to enjoying a classic, timeless film, you might experience the talent of organist David Schroeder performing on the theatre’s historic Hope Jones II Wurlitzer pipe organ.
Candlestick Lane Opening, Dec. 11
This is always one of the highlights of the holiday season in Champaign-Urbana. If you dig Christmas lights, a visit to Candlestick Lane in Urbana is a must. Then again, if you dig Christmas lights, you have to check out our posts on where to find them around C-U and where to find them in Central Illinois.
Christie Clinic Presents Twinkling Lights and Cocoa, Dec. 12
Join Chamabanamoms and Christie Clinic for a special evening of lights, family friendly fun, and cocoa at Prairie Farm (2202 W. Kirby Ave, Champaign) from 5-6:30 p.m. Find out more about the holiday lights at Prairie Farms here.