As you celebrate mom this weekend, you can celebrate a gorgeous spring weekend at the same time

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

It is Mother’s Day weekend! That means that, this weekend more than ever, it is a great reason to celebrate and enjoy special time with (or without) your loved ones, depending on what your mom’s day plans look like. Reading this and thinking about what to do for a special mom in your life? (Ahem, dads.) Get some ideas here on how to make this weekend special, on any budget. Hint: Mom doesn’t want to cook for as much of this weekend as possible.

Click here for ideas on what to do this Mother’s Day, and thanks to Champaign Urbana Ballet for giving a great option with “The Little Mermaid” performances happening this weekend. Read about these performances and more now.

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

Spring garden season is HERE and the Prairie Gardens Greenhouses are filled with the prettiest Annuals and Perennials around! Celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day with an incredible selection of Hanging Baskets, Blooming Flowers, and more, all fresh from the Prairie Gardens Greenhouses. And head inside the store for more perfect gifts with Candles & Scents, Birdhouses & Hummingbird Feeders, the Prairie Gardens Women’s Boutique and so much more.

Prairie Gardens – Extraordinary Gardening, Home Decor & More. Locally-owned since 1964. www.prairiegardens.com

Featured Event – Live Outdoor Music: Jordan Kaye, The Tunewrangler at Rose Bowl Tavern Patio

Friday, May 6, 5 – 7 p.m., Rose Bowl Tavern Patio

Enjoy live music with the entire family at the Rose Bowl Tavern! Kick off patio season with Jordan Kaye, a local musician and educator has led a musical group performing on the 1st Friday of the month in Urbana for over a decade.

This event is FREE and family-friendly! With support from The Urbana Arts Council, and donations from concert attendees, The Rose Bowl Tavern is proud to present live music, arts, and entertainment, for all ages and accessible to the public.

All guests are welcome to bring their own food and snacks to enjoy with the music and beverage service at Rose Bowl Tavern.

Parking available at downtown Urbana parking garage: Broadway Avenue between Main and Elm

Rain or shine!

For More Information: Website or Facebook

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, May 6, 2022

Date/Time	Event
05/06/2022 6:00 pm	Illinois Baseball vs. Miami (OH) - Postgame Fireworks at Illinois Field, Champaign IL
05/06/2022 7:00 pm	Champaign Urbana Ballet Presents: The Little Mermaid at Virginia Theatre, Champaign IL Champaign Urbana Ballet returns with something new and exciting in 2022! Inspired by the original Hans Christen Anderson story—but with a happy ending—CU Ballet presents The Little Mermaid, a magical adventure for the whole family! Imagine Ziegfeld Follies under the sea, with a brave mermaid, bathing beauties, adorable crabs, jellyfish,...Read More

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Sunday, May 8, 2022

Featured Event – Champaign-Urbana Herb Society Annual Plant Sale

The annual Champaign-Urbana Herb Society Herb Sale is returning to Lincoln Square this May! It is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until sold out).

The annual plant sale is their only fundraising event and has become a much anticipated community tradition. Proceeds from the plant sale will go towards book donations to area libraries, mini-grants to schools and non-profit organizations, and to their educational public herb garden at Meadowbrook Park.

The Champaign-Urbana Herb Society is a non-profit organization and is dedicated to studying and encouraging interest in herbs. They maintain a public garden at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana, which features theme herb beds, such as tea, culinary, dye, and medicinal. Monthly meetings feature a guest speaker on a different topic and a presentation of “Herb of the Month” by one of the members. Meetings are open to the public.

For more information, please visit the C-U Herb Society Facebook event page (“Champaign-Urbana Herb Society Annual Herb Sale”) and the website. You can also see the list of plants here.

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