While you prepare your Thanksgiving menu, you can start to shift into overall holiday spirit (however you choose) this weekend
Families can choose from a myriad of events and activities this weekend in Champaign-Urbana
Well, C-U families… it is holiday time. Many of us are making plans for Thanksgiving this weekend, others are ready to start driving through the earliest days of Christmas lights (we’re not naming any names). Whatever you choose to do, there are holiday-themed events and activities to fit your desires this weekend in Champaign-Urbana.
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chambanamoms thanks Junior League of Champaign-Urbana for bringing us this weekend’s planner
Immerse yourself and your family in the excitement of the holiday season! Come out for the 27th Annual Festival of Trees, presented by The Junior League of Champaign-Urbana on November 19 and 20 at The Hilton Garden Inn in Champaign. You can enjoy the beautifully decorated trees and wreaths for holiday inspiration or bid to win!
Saturday, November 19
Public Hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Various local musical performers throughout the day
Sunday, November 20
Public Hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Various local musical performers throughout the day
Admission: $5 adult, $3 children 4-12 & seniors, free for kids 3 and under
Special weekend events
Storytime with Santa
Sat, Nov. 19 at 9 a.m.
Includes two stories with Santa, cookies & milk. $15 per child (kids under 1 and parents are free).
Tickets on sale now at FestivalofTreesCU.com
Holiday Photos with kDarling Photography
Choose from 2 professionally designed and lighted backdrops; photos emailed to you to share with family and friends.
$20 per group (2-3 digital photos) – purchase at event
Photos with Santa – Sat, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Photos without Santa – Sat, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Sun, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m.
All proceeds benefit the Junior League of Champaign-Urbana and the CU community. Special thanks to Holiday Photo Sponsor kDarling Photography.
For More Information: Website, Facebook or Instagram
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, November 18, 2022
Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop-off Storytime
Time: 5:30 pm
Mahomet Public Library
Hot Chocolate and Holiday Movie Weekend - The Grinch and A Christmas Story
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre
Edison Middle School Presents: The Great Adventure of Ickle, Pickle, and Tickle
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Edison Middle School
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Christmas Tree Season Opening Day
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
No Bad Days Farm
Babaloo | Live Music For Kids
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Champaign Public Library
Centennial Drama Department presents Clue the Play
Time: 7:00 pm
Centennial High School
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Farmer City Christmas Parade
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Downtown Farmer City
UFLive! presents Hot Club of Urbana
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Urbana Free Library
Central High School Drama Presents: Matilda, the Musical
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Central High School
Featured Event – Pre-Holiday Relaxation Yoga with Hatha – Registration Required
Sunday, November 20
6:30-7:30 p.m.
The holidays will be upon us before we know it. Take a few moments for yourself at our Pre-Holiday Relaxation Yoga event with Hatha Yoga & Fitness!
This adults-only restorative yoga and meditation experience will include several components, all intended to nurture and soothe. You can expect to be guided through an intuitive essential oil treatment, an energy-clearing body scan, a gentle yet chakra-strengthening yoga sequence, and mantra/affirmations to anchor you in total relaxation.
So arrange a sitter (or your partner!) for the kids, leave the decorating and meal planning for another day, and set your mind at ease with chambanamoms and Hatha’s skilled yoga instructor Lola.
Register here! Space is limited. Cost to attend is $15 for non- Hatha members and $5 if you’re already a Hatha member.
Join us for an evening of spacious freedom and total bliss!
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Champaign County Forest Preserve District presents “Night Lights”
Night Lights Dates
November 25-December 31
Friday-Saturday, 4-8 p.m.
For More Information: Website or Facebook
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
Huls Orthodontics
Dr. Mark B. Huls provides outstanding, personalized orthodontic care to children, teens and adults in Champaign and Monticello, Illinois and the surrounding areas. Huls Orthodontics offers a wide range of braces to meet your unique needs, including metal braces, ceramic braces and Invisalign®.
Their practice goal is to create beautiful smiles with excellent occlusal and facial harmony using the latest orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedic techniques and materials. They pride themselves on their open communication with patients and their dental providers so a beautiful, healthy smile can be achieved. Additionally, they’ll promise to always speak candidly with you about all possible treatment options as well as the associated risks and treatment costs.
Location: 481 Devonshire Dr., Champaign
Contact: Website or Phone (217) 352-4334
