Fall is (almost) officially here and we are ready to enjoy everything the beginnings of the season has to offer

Families can choose from many events and activities happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana

We know you are ready for fall! The weather is starting to slide into fall-like temps (soon, we hope), so let’s kick off those fall traditions. Maybe pick up some s’mores supplies and plan to take a walk out in the park because it will be a great few days for all of that and more.

Of course, there are festivals and other events happening, too. Many Champaign-Urbana families will be picking out pumpkins for their porches or scooping up some fall mums around town in the coming days, too. Make those memories, snap some early fall pics of your kids and enjoy!

All kinds of fall favs – Apples, Pumpkins and Corn Mazes Near Champaign-Urbana

Chambanamoms thanks Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch for presenting this weekend’s planner

Gather your family, enjoy the crisp orchard air, and spark a lifelong love for agriculture! Bring the family out for a morning of hands-on discovery at Curtis Orchard during Farm Bureau Ag Learning Day! Specially crafted for young explorers ages 4–10 (though all ages are welcome), this engaging event features interactive, agriculture-themed activity stations designed to teach, play, and spark genuine curiosity about the world of farming.

Kids who complete every activity station will win a Prize Certificate for the Land of Oz Activity Area to keep the farm adventure going strong all afternoon.

Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the covered party areas (located just past the Country Store)

Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. Standard admission is required for entry into the Land of Oz Activity Area.

For more information: Website

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.

Find the complete chambanamoms.com event calendar by clicking here now.

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. 

BOS Champaign Banking Center

Meet the bank that helps you Bank Boldly! Visit the BOS Champaign Banking Center at 1015 W. Windsor Road. Check them out at bankwithbos.com or call 217-261-0961.

For more information: Website, Facebook or Instagram

Urbana’s Night Market at the Square

Come out for Urbana’s Night Market at the Square. Enjoy food, shopping, and live music. Bring a chair, sit back and relax, and enjoy performances by local and regional bands. The Night Market will take place Thursdays in September from 6 – 8 p.m. Night Market is at the corner of Illinois St. and Vine St. in the SW parking lot of Lincoln Square – right where the Saturday market takes place.

For more information: Website

Youth Literature Festival

Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Come out for the Youth Literature Festival – a free, family-friendly day of author presentations, crafts and activities, book sales and signings, and live performances.

For more information: Website

Countryside School

Come out on Sunday, September 27 from 2 – 4 p.m. Visit their classrooms, chat with their teachers and current students, and ask questions. Interested in Kindergarten? Applications are due October 14. For more information and to register in advance: www.countrysideschool.org/open-house

Countryside School is the area’s first and only ISACS-accredited, independent, K-8th grade school. They offer an accelerated, hands-on curriculum – including world languages (Spanish, Chinese, and Latin), visual arts, 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

United Way of Champaign County

FREE developmental screenings are available for children from birth to age five in Champaign County, offering families helpful insights into how their child is growing and developing. These screenings look at areas like communication, social skills, and motor skills and are a simple way to check in on your child’s progress and connect with support if needed.

Offered through a partnership between Birth to Five Illinois, United Way of Champaign County, the Champaign County Home Visiting Consortium, and local schools, screenings are accessible and family-friendly.

Learn more and find out how to schedule a screening that works for you now.

For more information: Website