Many Indianapolis venues celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with free admission and special themed programming. But plan ahead, as space will be limited this year.
Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Experience Comes to Six Flags Great America Near Chicago
Road trip! The ultimate drive-through holiday lights experience in Illinois is happening at Six Flags Great America, this season only.
How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree in the Shawnee National Forest – For $5 (or Less)
If you’re up for a bit of a drive, you can chop down a Christmas tree in a National Forest. If you have a fourth or fifth grader, it’s free!
Holiday Lights at the Zoo: Where to Go Within Driving Distance From Champaign-Urbana
Zoom over to area zoos for a memorable, magical holiday lights experience – within driving distance from Champaign-Urbana.
Hidden Treasure in Central Illinois: Weldon Springs State Park
Weldon Springs State Park, less than one hour from Champaign-Urbana, makes for a quiet retreat into nature for families.