This weekend may be chilly but it is time to thinking about planting things, flowers beginning to bloom and warm spring thoughts

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

Do you feel it yet? The anticipation for spring is building more and more with every weekend that comes and goes! And with spring open houses, the opening of the drive-in, and more spring-themed events than we could ever ask for, Champaign-Urbana is clearly ready for spring, too. We can’t wait to journey through this spring and summer with you – some great plans are in the works!

Many Easter events are going to start happening in the coming weeks and this year many require registration. Check out the growing list of egg hunts now.

chambanamoms.com thanks Prairie Gardens for presenting this weekend’s planner

Locally-owned since 1964, Prairie Gardens is a one-of-a-kind Chambana gem with an incredible mix of Home, Garden, & Seasonal Decor. This Saturday and next, you’re invited to kick off the spring garden season with the Prairie Gardens Spring Open House! Come see what’s new, enter to win your favorite garden wish, shop exclusive 1-day specials, and attend free garden seminars. 2 Saturdays only! March 26 and April 2.

For more info: website, Facebook, or Instagram

Camp of the Week – Indian Acres

Indian Acres Swim Day Camp is known for its excellence in swim instruction. They meet your child in their current skills and work with them at their level to increase confidence and ability in the water. Indian Acres Swim Day Camp is a traditional outdoor camp that focuses on physical activity and fun!

Learn all about what Indian Acres is offering this summer by visiting the chambanamoms.com summer camp round-up.

Register now for Indian Acres camp!

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.

Illinois Terminal Division NFP

Lincoln Square Train Show is back in downtown Urbana, Saturday, March 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is Free and the Monticello Railway Museum will be operating their Kids Railroad along with lots of display layouts, model train vendors, and other family-friendly fun.

For More Information: website

Q Dental

Dr. Kelvin Jung and Dr. Kenneth Sensenbrenner of Q Dental have been serving families in the Champaign community for almost 40 years. They take a team approach to dental care and foster a partnership between their patients and their staff. Their gentle and compassionate dentists use the latest technological advances to always ensure worry-free, comfortable visits. Their tiny patients are encouraged to tag along with Mom and Dad and see what a trip to the dentist is all about.

Location: 3101 Village Office Place, Champaign

For More Information: website, Facebook, or call (217) 352-4646

Illinois ECE – Saturday Engineering for Everyone

Saturday Engineering for Everyone is an open and free online lecture series aimed at non-engineers of all backgrounds who are interested in learning about engineering topics. This week’s topic comes from Professor Haitham Al-Hassanieh from The Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Illinois. He will be discussing “A Journey through Wireless Networks to 5G and Internet of Things (IoT).

For More Information: website

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