Welcome to another new month and the excitement of so much fall fun
Families can choose from a myriad of events and activities this week in Champaign-Urbana
Illini everything this weekend, from the extra special Vet Med Open House to the inaugural Harvest Open House, along with volleyball, softball and soccer games AND fall open house at Japan House… as we said, Illini EVERYTHING. We have the scoop on everything happening on campus AND in the surrounding off-campus community as well in this weekend’s planner.
Find Fall Festivals For Your Family by visiting Fall Fairs and Festivals in the Champaign-Urbana Area now.
chambanamoms thanks Vet Med Open House for presenting this weekend’s planner
Explore the adventures to be found in the art and science of being a veterinarian. What will YOU find? Open House is free to the public and has informative booths and exhibits throughout the veterinary campus and most booths are open throughout the day on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking is also FREE!
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Featured Event – CU Pride Fest
Uniting Pride of Champaign County presents the CU Pride Fest, September 24 to October 2. With programs all over Champaign, Campustown, and Urbana, there’s something for everyone: entertainment, education, parties, art, with programs for adults, and for youth and families. Don’t miss this signature Pride Parade and Fair in downtown Urbana on Saturday, October 1. LGBTQIA+ folks and allies alike, come on down and show your pride. For more information about the CU Pride Fest, visit unitingpride.org.
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, September 30, 2022
Illini Volleyball vs. Purdue
Time: 7:00 pm
Huff Hall
U of I Wind Symphony
Time: 7:30 pm
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Japan House Fall Open House
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Japan House
Martens Center & Human Kinetics Park Grand Opening
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Martens Center
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Crop Sciences Harvest Open House
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Agronomy Seed House
Illini Women's Soccer - Socctoberfest
Time: 1:00 pm
Demirjian Park
Music on the Lake: Hot Iron String Band
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Homer Lake Forest Preserve, Walnut Tree Shelter
Rugged Outdoors
Your favorite sale is back at Rugged Outdoors (formerly Champaign Surplus), this weekend, for 3 days only! Get ready for the cooler weather with 30-80% OFF EVERYTHING including jackets, clothing, footwear, and gear from brands like The North Face, Patagonia, Columbia, Merrell, Smartwool, and more.
Find amazing deals like 50-80% OFF kids clothing and outerwear, 30-50% OFF merino wools socks, and so much more!
SALE HOURS
Friday, September 30 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 1 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, October 2 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Sidewalk Sale is at the Rugged Outdoors location at Carriage Center (2017 S Neil St). The Rugged Outdoors Outlet at the Fields will be closed during the Sidewalk Sale.
For More Information: Website or Facebook
Register Now – Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation 5K Run/Walk
Northwestern Mutual – Central Illinois is helping Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation move one step closer to finding a cure for all children with cancer! They will host a 5K Run/Walk event at Lake of the Woods in Mahomet on October 9. The race will start at 10 a.m.
You can support this cause by participating in the event or by making a donation. The money you donate will pay for research to find better treatments and cures for childhood cancer.
The 5K run/walk is a $40 participation fee. There will also be a kids dash! This race is a $25 participation fee.
Register here! Today, the money you donate has the potential to make a huge difference in the lives of kids with cancer (and their families). Your donation will fund research into safer, more effective treatments and cures.
Pixels by Emily
Christmas is right around the corner and Pixels by Emily can’t wait for our authentic Magical Santa Experience. This 45 minute interactive visit with Santa is nothing like you’ve ever seen. Click here to see a behind the scenes look at what this experience includes.
As parents, you will enjoy witnessing the excitement as you sit and watch the magic before you. While your children’s time unfolds with Santa, we will document the experience with our heirloom style photography. Click here to register.
Baldwin Asylum
This Halloween Season, Slayerville Productions Presents Baldwin Asylum Haunted Attraction “Ten Years of Fear!” Challenging its customers to survive sheer terror as it enters its 10th and final season, the Asylum opens Friday, Sept. 30, and continues weekends through the first weekend in November.
- The top rated attraction in Central Illinois (2021)
- Haunted Illinois Official Top 10 Haunt (2021)
- Awarded #1 best haunted attraction by Illinois Top 5 (2021)
- Awarded #1 scariest attraction by Illinois Top 5 (2021)
- 9.12/10 rating by The Scare Factor
Suitable for teens and older, Baldwin Asylum is located at 2040 Lon Drive, in the old Pizza Hut across from Rural King in Rantoul. There is a FREE photo op in front of the hearse with giant monsters, included with admission price! Tickets are $30 and may be purchased at the door or through the website here. Follow on Facebook and Instagram, too.
