This long weekend in Champaign-Urbana brings us many opportunities to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as have some out-of-school fun, too
Families can choose from a myriad of events and activities this weekend in Champaign-Urbana
January is racing on through and we have found ourselves at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. Community celebrations are happening this year and we feature those below so you can decide if you would like to make one. For a full round up of ways families in Champaign-Urbana can honor the life of this hero this weekend, check out our post here.
Are you considering taking a day trip on Monday? Many Indianapolis museums and attractions will have FREE days on Monday (some even on Sunday) but many require reservations to limit numbers. Get the full scoop on that idea here.
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.
Thank you to OSF HealthCare for presenting the Chambanamoms events calendar. For more information, visit OSF here.
Find the complete chambanamoms.com event calendar by clicking here now.
Friday, January 14, 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
01/14/2022
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Martin Luther King Day Painted Rock Kit - Registration Required
at Museum of the Grand Prairie, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, Mahomet IL |
Sunday, January 16, 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
01/16/2022
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
MLK Advocacy for Justice Celebration – His Dream: Ideals Worth Fighting For
at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana Illinois |
Monday, January 17, 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
01/17/2022
8:30 am - 9:30 am |
Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Unity Breakfast
at The Vineyard Church, Urbana IL |
01/17/2022
1:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
School's Out! Open Swim
at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center, Urbana 61801 |
Hill Dental
At Hill Dental, Dr. Faught and his team enjoy getting to know their patients as people, and look forward to providing excellent dental care in a warm and friendly family like environment. The office staff enjoy working together, and being part of a happy, supportive team. If you are in their office for dental care, you may even hear a dad joke or two. They look forward to helping you.
Carle
COVID-19 vaccines are a safe and effective way to limit the transmission and severity of the disease. Vaccines are available, starting at age 5, at a Carle location near you. Boosters are also available to those who qualify. Visit carle.org for more information on vaccines and follow Carle on Facebook, too.
