We have (nearly) arrived – Halloween events are happening all over Champaign-Urbana this weekend as we count down to the big day
Families can choose from a myriad of events and activities this week in Champaign-Urbana
Halloween activities have arrived full force and there are a LOT to choose from. Visit the Halloween events/activities list for ALL Halloween everything we know about in C-U and beyond for the next eleven days. Looking to be scared (REALLY scared)? We have a list of “frights” for older teens and adults you can read here. There is sure to be a lot of boo-rific excitement these next two weekends and we are ready for it!
chambanamoms thanks Countryside School for presenting this weekend’s planner
“Discover Countryside” Open House
Come to Countryside on Sunday, October 30 from 2 – 4 p.m. Visit their classrooms, chat with their teachers and current students, and ask questions.
For more information and to register in advance: https://www.countrysideschool.org/open-house
Countryside School is the area’s first and only ISACS-accredited, independent, K-8 school. They offer an accelerated, hands-on curriculum – including world languages (Spanish, Chinese, and Latin), visual and performing arts, and music. Their mission is simple: “Joy in Learning, Excellence in Education.” They are non-profit, and they offer financial aid.
For more information: Website, Facebook, Instagram
Featured Event – Christie Clinic Presents: Costume Parade at Lincoln Square
Sunday, October 23 – 3-4:30 p.m.
Lincoln Square Mall
Join Christie Clinic and chambanamoms on Sunday, October 23, from 3 – 4:30pm, for an afternoon of Halloween-themed family fun!
Families are invited to this FREE indoor event in the High Court (south hallway) at Lincoln Square Mall. Come dressed in costume and participate in our parade through the mall! We’ll pass out candy and freebies, and even give away prizes for Best Costume!
Thanks to Christie Clinic for being our title sponsor of this event, and to Costco Wholesale for co-sponsoring!
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, October 21, 2022
Halloween Fun Inside and Outside Museum of the Grand Prairie
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Museum of the Grand Prairie
Centennial Interact’s Trunk or Treat
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Centennial High School
Spooky and Booky Bash
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tolono Public Library
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Illinois Marching Band Championships
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Memorial Stadium
Saturday Physics for Everyone
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
141 Loomis Lab
Nightmare on Grove Street
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Douglass Community Center
Halloween on the Levee Trail
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sangamon River Corridor Reserve
Kid-Friendly Hours - Haunted House presented by Unity High School Student Council
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Unity High School
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Illini Women's Soccer vs. Minnesota - Youth Soccer Days
Time: 1:00 pm
Demirjian Park
Vintage Baseball Social
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hessel Park
Meet Author Andrea Wang | Storytime and Q&A
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Champaign Public Library
Fall Family Festival
Saturday, October 22, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Stephens Family YMCA
Join the Stephens Family YMCA on October 22, 2022, for a day filled with fun family activities!Activities include group fitness sampler classes, trick or treating around the Y, bounce houses, face painting, balloon artist, Ice Daddy’s, pumpkin decorating, make your own caramel apple table and more! Full schedule available here.
Lunch will be available for the first 1,000 people!
Been thinking of joining the Y? This is a great event to attend to learn more. Check out deals for new members, including a raffle for a free annual family membership!
This event is open to the public. Everyone in the community is welcome!
For More Information: Website or Facebook
DISABILITY Resource Expo
Saturday, October 22, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Market Place Mall
Local DISABILITY Resource Expo will host an in-person event for the first time in three years to promote a better quality of life for East Central Illinois residents with disabilities. This annual Expo promotes inclusion by helping provide a better quality of life for people with disabilities in Champaign County and surrounding communities. It is FREE to attend and open to the public.
Up to 85 exhibitors will be present, ready and willing to share information and answer questions regarding resources ranging from health care to legal support, and everything in between available to people with all types of disabilities as well as their caregivers, family and friends. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks and social distance as much as possible. A limited number of clear windowed masks will be available the day of the event.
Market Place Mall is accessible. Furthermore, a limited number of adaptive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers will be provided at the Expo for those who need them. Alternative formats for exhibitor’s written materials such as large print, flash drives and Braille are also available upon request. Lastly, additional wheelchair accessible parking will be set aside for the event.
For More Information: website
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 in the Taylor Studios building 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.
Carle
No matter what stage of life you are in, Carle is here to help you be healthy. From routine health exams, to having your baby, to menopause, we are your partner and advocate in helping you make healthy decisions and take control of your health.
For More Information: Website
Next Generation Spanish Language & Culture Extension Program
Join Next Generation Spanish Language & Culture Extension Program on Saturday mornings for engaging, play-based Spanish language and culture education! Become more fluent in Spanish by practicing real-life scenarios while engaging with native speakers and accomplished bilingual teachers!
Now enrolling children on a first-come-first-served basis!
Email preschool@nextgenerationschool.com or call 217-353-5325 for more information and to enroll!
For More Information: Facebook
The Refinery
The Refinery is throwing their inaugural Princess Tea Charity Event! Partial proceeds of ticket sales will go towards children in need during the holiday season! Find more info and tickets here.
For More Information: Website or Facebook
