Go soak up some festive lights this weekend, make some Christmas cookies and find your festive wherever the weekend leads you with a number of great events to pick from
Families can choose from many events and activities happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana
Have you been enjoying Christmas Lights Around Champaign-Urbana this week? We sure have! Remember that we have a list going of all of Champaign-Urbana’s best Christmas lights that you can find this year in our community (and some further-away options, too!)
chambanamoms.com thanks City of Tuscola for presenting this weekend’s planner
Christmastown is coming Dec. 3-8 in downtown Tuscola!
Come kick off the holiday season in Tuscola with your family and friends. Christmastown events include a lighted parade, 5K Santa Chase, music, business open houses, scavenger hunt, Santa Drive-Thru, carriage rides, and more!
Check out the NEW Winter Window Walk this year! Downtown business windows will be painted with whimsical winter scenes which will include scavenger hunt items to find.
Special holiday drinks, desserts and cocktails will be featured at Hometown Grounds Coffee and Events, Cast Iron Pub, and Joe’s Pizza.
Find all the details at https://tuscola.org/christmastown
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.
Remember, many sporting events and outdoor activities are subject to change without notice or at the last minute. Check with event organizers when in doubt before heading out to an event.
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.
Featured Event – Live Chat with Carle: A Time and Place for Kids and Screen Time
Friday, December 6, 12:30 p.m.
Join chambanamoms.com as we chat LIVE on Facebook with Carle and Dr. Brent Reifsteck on Dec. 6 at 12:30 p.m.
We’ll be chatting about helping your child understand there is a time and a place for screen time, including:
* Effects of too much screen time
* Reinforcing critical thinking skills
* Appropriate behavior
* Setting time rules
Come with your questions! We’ll see you live on Facebook at 12:30pm on Friday, December 6!
Crisis Nursery
Families with children 0-6 are invited to the Crisis Nursery for Winter Olympic themed activities and to learn more about Crisis Nursery services. Toys and books will be given out for free. Questions? Call the nursery at 217-337-2730 and ask for Hannah.
Mr. & Mrs. Auto Detailing Champaign
Mr. & Mrs. Auto Detailing Champaign brings the gleam back to your vehicle with meticulous detailing inside and out. Offering pick-up and drop-off services, owners Brad and Monica Porter, want to make detailing your vehicle seamless, effortless, and convenient. Experience the difference with Mr & Mrs Auto Detailing-Champaign, where perfection is their standard.
For more information: Website, Facebook or Instagram
Limited tickets remain for the Champaign Urbana Ballet’s beloved classic, “The Nutcracker”
Tickets available for Thursday evening’s opening night; limited seating available at all other performances. For tickets, visit https://krannertcenter.com/events/nutcracker-6.
Check some items off your holiday shopping list this weekend
Our “Shop, Play and Dine around Champaign-Urbana” guide is here with some special deals for chambanamoms.com readers! Check it out now and make your plans to shop local this holiday season.
