Champaign-Urbana Area Family-Friendly Event Calendar

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Date/Time	Event
🍎 ✏️ 09/30/2026 8:00 am	Read. Talk. Play. Every Day!
09/30/2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am	Prairie Explorers Jr.- Wednesday of Play at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Champaign Illinois
09/30/2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am	Preschool Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign
09/30/2026 9:30 am	Story Time at Allerton Public Library at Allerton Public Library, Monticello IL
09/30/2026 11:30 am - 12:00 pm	Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
09/30/2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Grow Together: Infant Playgroup at Crisis Nursery, Urbana IL
09/30/2026 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm	Chess Club for Kids at Rantoul Public Library at Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul IL
09/30/2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	Elementary Explorers at Mahomet Public Library, Mahomet IL
09/30/2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Teen Make Lab | Tolono Public Library | Registration Required at Tolono Public Library, Tolono IL
09/30/2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	DIY Kids at Douglass Branch Library at Douglass Branch Library, Champaign
09/30/2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Project READ Game Night at The Urbana Free Library, Urbana
09/30/2026 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm	Homer Farmers Market at Caboose Park, Homer IL
FEATURED EVENT 09/30/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Icko Iben Jr. Lecture Series in Astronomy at University of Illinois Lincoln Hall Theatre, Urbana Illinois David Charbonneau is the Fred Kavli Professor of Astrophysics and Chair of the Department of Astronomy at Harvard University. His research focuses on the detection and characterization of extrasolar planets, with the goal of studying potentially inhabited worlds. His work also includes developing novel ground- and space-based astronomical instruments and investigating stellar astrophysics.
09/30/2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Public Ice Skate at UIUC Armory Building, Champaign IL

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Friday, October 2, 2026

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Date/Time	Event
10/03/2026 7:00 am - 12:00 pm	Market at the Square at Market at the Square, Urbana IL
FEATURED EVENT 10/03/2026 7:00 am - 4:00 pm	Village of Camargo Woolly Worm Festival at Opal Thompson Park, Camargo IL Grab your family and head over to Opal Thompson Park in Camargo for a day full of food and fun! They have food, inflatables, magic performance, and so much more!
10/03/2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Camp Healing Heart | Application Deadline 9/25 at 4-H Memorial Camp, Monticello IL
10/03/2026 8:00 am - 11:00 am	Grange Grove and Fighting Illini Football Walk - Homecoming Weekend at Memorial Stadium, Champaign IL
🍎 ✏️ 10/03/2026 8:00 am	Read. Talk. Play. Every Day!
10/03/2026 8:15 am - 9:00 am	Infant Playdate at Champaign Gymnastics Academy (Under 2 years old) at Champaign Gymnastics Academy, Champaign IL
10/03/2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm	Witch Candy Box | In-Store Kids Workshops | Advance Sign-up Recommended at Home Depot, Champaign IL
10/03/2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am	Saturday Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign
10/03/2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am	Mindfulness in Nature at Anita Purves Nature Center, Urbana IL
10/03/2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm	Teen Artist Retreat | Registration Deadline 9/28 at Anita Purves Nature Center, Urbana IL
10/03/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm	Walk for Epilepsy Awareness at Hessel Park, Champaign IL
10/03/2026 10:30 am - 12:30 pm	Content Creation Lab Season 2: Free Media Workshops for High School Students | Advanced Registration Required at Illinois Public Media, Urbana IL
10/03/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am	Saturday Storytime at the Farm at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Champaign Illinois
10/03/2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm	Southern 401 In Steam Train at Monticello Railway Museum, Monticello IL
10/03/2026 11:30 am	Saturday Storytime at Barnes and Noble, Champaign IL
10/03/2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Ninja Open Gym | Advanced Registration Required at I-Power Ninja Academy, Champaign Illinois
10/03/2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Preschool Open Gym | Advanced Registration Required at I-Power Preschool Academy, Champaign IL
10/03/2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	School Age Open Gym at I-Power School of Gymnastics, Champaign
10/03/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Rabbit Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/03/2026 1:00 pm	Saturday Storytime at Barnes and Noble, Champaign IL
10/03/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	"A Normal Kind of Love" - Arianna Cherry & DOVE at Tolono Public Library, Tolono IL
10/03/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	FRESH Crew Volunteer Days at Victory Park, Urbana IL
10/03/2026 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	Spurlock Museum Public Tour at Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, Urbana IL
10/03/2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Bump in the Night at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
10/03/2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Goat Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/03/2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Halloween at the Harvest Moon - Frightfest at Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre, Gibson City IL
10/03/2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Homecoming Saturday Night Live at Downtown Champaign, Champaign IL
10/03/2026 7:00 pm	Illini Hockey vs. Waldorf University at University of Illinois Ice Arena, Champaign Illinois
10/03/2026 7:00 pm	Parkland Choir Concert at The Harold and Jean Miner Theatre at Parkland College, CHAMPAIGN IL
10/03/2026 7:30 pm	Lyric Under the Stars at Alice Campbell Alumni Center, Urbana Illinois
FEATURED EVENT 10/03/2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Necrosis Haunted House Opening Night at Necrosis Haunted House, Rantoul IL Necrosis was named a Top Ten Haunted House (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) by HauntedIllinois.com. They enter their eighth season of fear in 2026 and invite you to experience the best show yet. Necrosis utilizes timed ticketing to reduce wait times and improve the customer experience. Tickets are time and...Read More

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Date/Time	Event
10/04/2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am	Sunday Morning Bird Walks at Busey Woods, Urbana IL
🍎 ✏️ 10/04/2026 8:00 am	Read. Talk. Play. Every Day!
10/04/2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am	Sensory Sunday at Elevate Trampoline Park at Elevate Trampoline Park, Champaign IL
10/04/2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Octoberfest at the Mercantile at Monticello Mercantile, Monticello IL
FEATURED EVENT 10/04/2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm	University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Open House at University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine, Urbana IL Visitors will get a behind-the-scenes look, including family-friendly activities, educational exhibits, and fascinating demonstrations.
10/04/2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm	Southern 401 In Steam Train at Monticello Railway Museum, Monticello IL
10/04/2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Sound Bites Sundays at Downtown Champaign, Champaign IL
10/04/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Crafty Revolutions: Guided Zine Making Workshop at Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, Urbana IL
10/04/2026 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm	Illini Women's Soccer vs. Michigan State | FamILLy Sunday | Pack Demirjian at Demirjian Park, Champaign IL
10/04/2026 1:00 pm	International Prep Academy School Tour at International Prep Academy, Champaign IL
10/04/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Rabbit Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/04/2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Public Ice Skate at UIUC Armory Building, Champaign IL
10/04/2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Teen D&D Club | Registration Required at Mahomet Public Library, Mahomet IL
10/04/2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Fall Workshop Series | Registration Required at Champaign County Extension Office, Champaign IL
10/04/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Sunday Wine Down | The Adventures at Alto Vineyard, Champaign
10/04/2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Goat Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/04/2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Marching Illini - Concert at State Farm Center at State Farm Center, Champaign IL
10/04/2026 3:00 pm	Parkland Band Concert at The Harold and Jean Miner Theatre at Parkland College, CHAMPAIGN IL
10/04/2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm	Discover Academy High at Academy High, Champaign IL
10/04/2026 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm	Central Illinois Youth Chorus Free Preschool Singalong at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
10/04/2026 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm	Adaptive Gymnastics Open Gym at Champaign Gymnastics Academy, Champaign IL

Monday, October 5, 2026

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Date/Time	Event
🍎 ✏️ 10/06/2026 8:00 am	Read. Talk. Play. Every Day!
10/06/2026 9:30 am - 9:50 am	Baby Storytime at Mahomet Public Library at Mahomet Public Library, Mahomet IL
10/06/2026 9:30 am - 9:50 am	Toddler Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign
FEATURED EVENT 10/06/2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am	Christie Clinic Presents: Toddler Time at The Treehouse at The Treehouse, Champaign IL Chambanamoms invites you to join Christie Clinic at The Treehouse in Champaign! Enjoy a morning of FREE fun at The Treehouse on Tuesday, October 6, from 10-11:30am! This event is free, but capacity is limited! Come right at the beginning for the best chance of getting in to play. This...Read More
10/06/2026 10:00 am - 10:20 am	Toddler Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
10/06/2026 10:15 am - 10:40 am	Books and Bounces! at Urbana Free Library, Urbana IL
10/06/2026 10:15 am - 10:45 am	Preschool Storytime at Mahomet Public Library at Mahomet Public Library, Mahomet IL
10/06/2026 10:15 am - 10:45 am	Toddler Storytime at Mahomet Public Library at Mahomet Public Library, Mahomet IL
10/06/2026 10:30 am	Storytime | St. Joseph Library at St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library, St. Joseph IL
10/06/2026 10:30 am - 10:50 am	Toddler Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
10/06/2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Champaign Farmers Market at Downtown Champaign, Champaign IL
10/06/2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Club Fred at Douglass Branch Library at Douglass Branch Library, Champaign
10/06/2026 5:30 pm	Artists Talk: Sasha Velour at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana Illinois
10/06/2026 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm	Pajama Storytime @ Douglass at Douglass Branch Library, Champaign
10/06/2026 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm	Champaign Central High School Pops Concert at Decker Theater at Champaign Central High School, Champaign IL
10/06/2026 7:30 pm	Illinois Modern Ensemble: 30th Annual Martirano Award Contest at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana Illinois
10/06/2026 7:30 pm	University of Illinois Philharmonia and Illini Strings at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana Illinois

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026

Date/Time	Event
10/09/2026 All Day	CU Folk and Roots Festival at Downtown Urbana, Urbana IL
🍎 ✏️ 10/09/2026 8:00 am	Read. Talk. Play. Every Day!
10/09/2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am	Nature Tales and Trails at Anita Purves Nature Center, Urbana IL
10/09/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm	Play Time at Allerton Public Library at Allerton Public Library, Monticello IL
10/09/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am	Preschool Playdate at Mahomet Public Library, Mahomet IL
10/09/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am	Story Time and Sensory Play | Tolono Public Library at Tolono Public Library, Tolono IL
10/09/2026 10:15 am - 11:00 am	Infant Playdate at Champaign Gymnastics Academy (Under 2 years old) at Champaign Gymnastics Academy, Champaign IL
10/09/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Rabbit Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/09/2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Goat Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/09/2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	Youth Tinker Club at Tolono Public Library, Tolono IL
10/09/2026 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Lake Shelbyville Balloonfest at Lake Shelbyville, Shelbyville IL
10/09/2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Community Board Game Night at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (ELCA), Champaign IL
10/09/2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Fall Carnival | Savoy Recreation Center | Registration Deadline 10/3 at Savoy Recreation Center, Savoy Illinois
10/09/2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Friday Night Hot Dogs & Goats at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Champaign Illinois
10/09/2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm	All Generations Bike Ride at Kickapoo Rail Trail, Urbana IL
10/09/2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Halloween at the Harvest Moon - Frightfest at Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre, Gibson City IL
10/09/2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Paddles & Pints Date Night Pickleball Tournament | Registration Deadline 9/25 at John Street Pickleball Courts, Champaign IL
FEATURED EVENT 10/09/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Unbooked Trivia at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL Come on your own or bring your friends and play a friendly night of trivia. New themes each month! Come at 6 pm to socialize, join a team, and grab a snack.
10/09/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Fall Prairie Skies at William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College, Champaign IL
10/09/2026 7:00 pm	Illini Hockey vs. Iowa State University at University of Illinois Ice Arena, Champaign Illinois
10/09/2026 7:30 pm	Hindsley Symphonic Band and Wind Orchestra at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana Illinois

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Date/Time	Event
10/10/2026 All Day	CU Folk and Roots Festival at Downtown Urbana, Urbana IL
10/10/2026 All Day	Lake Shelbyville Balloonfest at Lake Shelbyville, Shelbyville IL
10/10/2026 7:00 am - 12:00 pm	Market at the Square at Market at the Square, Urbana IL
🍎 ✏️ 10/10/2026 8:00 am	Read. Talk. Play. Every Day!
10/10/2026 8:15 am - 9:00 am	Infant Playdate at Champaign Gymnastics Academy (Under 2 years old) at Champaign Gymnastics Academy, Champaign IL
10/10/2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm	Ponies + Pies at TM Horse Haven, Tolono IL
10/10/2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm	Pop the Top Car Show at Downtown, Arcola, Arcola IL
10/10/2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am	Saturday Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign
10/10/2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm	Amber Glen Fun Fair at Amber Glen Memory Care, Urbana Illinois
10/10/2026 10:00 am - 10:30 am	Weekend Storytime at Mahomet Public Library at Mahomet Public Library, Mahomet IL
10/10/2026 10:30 am - 12:30 pm	Content Creation Lab Season 2: Free Media Workshops for High School Students | Advanced Registration Required at Illinois Public Media, Urbana IL
10/10/2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm	Conversation Café at The Urbana Free Library, Urbana
10/10/2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm	Focus on Forestry at Campground, Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, Penfield Illinois
10/10/2026 11:30 am	Saturday Storytime at Barnes and Noble, Champaign IL
10/10/2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Dia de las Monarcas (Day of the Monarchs) at Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington IL
10/10/2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Fall Family Doubles Pickleball Tournament | Registration Deadline: September 28 at John Street Pickleball Courts, Champaign IL
10/10/2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Ninja Open Gym | Advanced Registration Required at I-Power Ninja Academy, Champaign Illinois
10/10/2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Preschool Open Gym | Advanced Registration Required at I-Power Preschool Academy, Champaign IL
10/10/2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	School Age Open Gym at I-Power School of Gymnastics, Champaign
10/10/2026 1:00 pm	Franklin STEAM Academy School Tour at Franklin STEAM Academy, Champaign IL
10/10/2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Geology Curiosity Cabinet at Anita Purves Nature Center, Urbana IL
10/10/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Paint Class | Tolono Public Library | Registration Required at Tolono Public Library, Tolono IL
10/10/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Rabbit Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/10/2026 1:00 pm	Saturday Storytime at Barnes and Noble, Champaign IL
10/10/2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Latin American Story Time at The Urbana Free Library, Urbana
10/10/2026 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	Spurlock Museum Public Tour at Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, Urbana IL
10/10/2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Farmer City Haunted Forest | Sensory Friendly Day at Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL, Farmer City il
10/10/2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Goat Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/10/2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm	LEGO Club at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign
FEATURED EVENT 10/10/2026 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Urbana Fall Fusion Festival at Downtown Urbana, Urbana IL 40 North and Urbana Arts & Culture Program are taking over downtown Urbana on Saturday, October 10th from 3-7pm for the fourth annual Urbana Fall Fusion Festival! Enjoy live music, art, performances, kids' activities and more!
10/10/2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Ecstatic Dance at VERVE By Green Yoga Spa, Champaign IL
10/10/2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Halloween at the Harvest Moon - Frightfest at Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre, Gibson City IL
10/10/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Scary Storytime in the Forest at Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL, Farmer City il
10/10/2026 7:00 pm	Illini Hockey vs. Iowa State University at University of Illinois Ice Arena, Champaign Illinois

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Monday, October 12, 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Date/Time	Event
🍎 ✏️ 10/14/2026 8:00 am	Read. Talk. Play. Every Day!
10/14/2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am	Prairie Explorers Jr.- Wednesday of Play at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Champaign Illinois
10/14/2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am	Preschool Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign
10/14/2026 9:30 am	Story Time at Allerton Public Library at Allerton Public Library, Monticello IL
10/14/2026 1:00 pm	Artists Talk: Jupiter String Quartet at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana Illinois
10/14/2026 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm	Elementary Explorers at Mahomet Public Library, Mahomet IL
10/14/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Kids in The Studio! | School's Out Day at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign
10/14/2026 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm	Chess Club for Kids at Rantoul Public Library at Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul IL
10/14/2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Teen Make Lab | Tolono Public Library | Registration Required at Tolono Public Library, Tolono IL
10/14/2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	DIY Kids at Douglass Branch Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
FEATURED EVENT 10/14/2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	CU Jazz Festival at Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana IL Joni Mitchell Revisited - New arrangements of Joni favorites, brought to life by special Festival nonet, and sung by Zandi Moreano. Not to be missed!
10/14/2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Public Ice Skate at UIUC Armory Building, Champaign IL

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Date/Time	Event
🍎 ✏️ 10/15/2026 8:00 am	Read. Talk. Play. Every Day!
10/15/2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am	Toddler Art Playgroup at Phillips Recreation Center, Urbana
FEATURED EVENT 10/15/2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am	Christie Clinic Presents Toddler Time at the Yard at The Yard on Broadway, Urbana IL Chambanamoms invites you to join Christie Clinic for Toddler Time at The Yard! Enjoy a morning of FREE fun indoors at The Yard in Urbana on Thursday, October 15, from 10-11:30am. Play in their "yard game" space, or purchase a card to enjoy the arcade games. The coffee shop will...Read More
10/15/2026 10:00 am	Music & Movement at Allerton Public Library at Allerton Public Library, Monticello IL
10/15/2026 10:15 am - 11:00 am	Puma Playtime (Preschool Open Gym) at Champaign Gymnastics Academy, Champaign IL
10/15/2026 11:15 am - 12:15 pm	Ninja Preschool Open Gym | Advanced Registration Required at I-Power Ninja Academy, Champaign Illinois
10/15/2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Club Fred at Douglass Branch Library at Douglass Branch Library, Champaign
FEATURED EVENT 10/15/2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm	CU Jazz Festival at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana Illinois Kyle Swan Quartet - Swinging and grooving- bringing his Chicago influences and years of experience to Krannert Center Uncorked, you are in good musical hands with this quartet.
10/15/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Living History with Queer Elders at Urbana Free Library, Urbana IL
10/15/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Living History with Queer Elders at The Urbana Free Library, Urbana
10/15/2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm	Family Fun Night at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
10/15/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Repair Café Urbana at The IMC – Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center, Urbana, IL Illinois

Friday, October 16, 2026

Date/Time	Event
🍎 ✏️ 10/16/2026 8:00 am	Read. Talk. Play. Every Day!
10/16/2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am	Nature Tales and Trails at Anita Purves Nature Center, Urbana IL
10/16/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm	Play Time at Allerton Public Library at Allerton Public Library, Monticello IL
10/16/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am	Story Time and Sensory Play | Tolono Public Library at Tolono Public Library, Tolono IL
10/16/2026 10:15 am - 11:00 am	Infant Playdate at Champaign Gymnastics Academy (Under 2 years old) at Champaign Gymnastics Academy, Champaign IL
10/16/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Rabbit Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/16/2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Goat Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/16/2026 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm	CU Pride Fest Youth & Family Party at Phillips Recreation Center, Urbana
10/16/2026 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm	(Witchy!) Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank at Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello IL
10/16/2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Friday Night Hot Dogs & Goats at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Champaign Illinois
FEATURED EVENT 10/16/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	CU Jazz Festival at Gallery Art Bar, Urbana IL Leap Day Trio - Matt Wilson, Jeff Lederer and Mimi Jones, a rare presentation of this group. Sharing sounds and spirits with abandon, this will be a freeing and joyful experience. (There might even be a new album)
10/16/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Fall Prairie Skies at William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College, Champaign IL
10/16/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Farmer City Haunted Forest Hayrack Ride | Opening Night at Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL, Farmer City il
10/16/2026 7:30 pm	Meredith Chamber Singers at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana Illinois

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Date/Time	Event
10/17/2026 4:30 am - 5:30 am	Más allá del sol at William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College, Champaign IL
10/17/2026 7:00 am - 12:00 pm	Market at the Square at Market at the Square, Urbana IL
🍎 ✏️ 10/17/2026 8:00 am	Read. Talk. Play. Every Day!
10/17/2026 8:15 am - 9:00 am	Infant Playdate at Champaign Gymnastics Academy (Under 2 years old) at Champaign Gymnastics Academy, Champaign IL
10/17/2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm	Scarecrow Festival in AMBUCS Park at AMBUCS Park, Urbana Illinois
10/17/2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am	Pride Nature Hike at Anita Purves Nature Center, Urbana IL
10/17/2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am	Saturday Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign
10/17/2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm	DIY Kids Firefighting Plane | Registration Recommended at Lowe’s Home Improvement, Champaign IL
10/17/2026 10:00 am - 10:30 am	Fall Family Festival at the Stephens Family YMCA | Disability Friendly Time at Stephens Family YMCA, Champaign IL
10/17/2026 10:30 am - 11:00 am	Saturday Story Time - Animal Sounds at The Urbana Free Library, Urbana
10/17/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am	Saturday Storytime at the Farm at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Champaign Illinois
10/17/2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm	Fall Family Festival at the Stephens Family YMCA at Stephens Family YMCA, Champaign IL
10/17/2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm	The Great Pumpkin Event at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Champaign IL
10/17/2026 11:30 am - 12:15 pm	Fast Firsts! (First Chapter Books Edition) at The Urbana Free Library, Urbana
10/17/2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Ninja Open Gym | Advanced Registration Required at I-Power Ninja Academy, Champaign Illinois
10/17/2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Preschool Open Gym | Advanced Registration Required at I-Power Preschool Academy, Champaign IL
10/17/2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	School Age Open Gym at I-Power School of Gymnastics, Champaign
10/17/2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	CU Pride Parade and Fest at Main Street Urbana, Urbana IL
10/17/2026 1:00 pm	Jefferson Middle School Tour at Jefferson Middle School, Champaign
10/17/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Rabbit Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/17/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	FRESH Crew Volunteer Days at Crystal Lake Park, Urbana
10/17/2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Jump Into Science at The Urbana Free Library, Urbana
10/17/2026 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	Spurlock Museum Public Tour at Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, Urbana IL
10/17/2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Goat Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/17/2026 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm	Fishing Derby at 4-H Memorial Camp | Registration Deadline 10/12 at 4-H Memorial Camp, Monticello IL
10/17/2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	Un cielo, un mundo: La aventura de Big Bird at William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College, Champaign IL
10/17/2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Farmer City Haunted Forest | Children's Matinee at Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL, Farmer City il
FEATURED EVENT 10/17/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	CU Jazz Festival at Gallery Art Bar, Urbana IL Allison Philips 4tet- With a new album in tow, starting a Midwest tour, this group is fresh, exciting and will propel us all with their soaring melodies.
10/17/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Scairie Prairie Bash | Registration Required at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/17/2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society – Family Skywatch at CUAS Observatory, Champaign IL
10/17/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Hayrack Ride through the Farmer City Haunted Forest at Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL, Farmer City il

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Date/Time	Event
10/18/2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am	Sunday Morning Bird Walks at Busey Woods, Urbana IL
🍎 ✏️ 10/18/2026 8:00 am	Read. Talk. Play. Every Day!
10/18/2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am	Sensory Sunday at Elevate Trampoline Park at Elevate Trampoline Park, Champaign IL
FEATURED EVENT 10/18/2026 11:00 am - 1:30 pm	CU Jazz Festival Jazz Brunch - venue TBA, get your tickets soon before they sell out!
10/18/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Rabbit Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/18/2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Public Ice Skate at UIUC Armory Building, Champaign IL
10/18/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Sunday Wine Down | Celtic Whistle at Alto Vineyard, Champaign
FEATURED EVENT 10/18/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Whiskey Hike at Buffalo Trace Prairie, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, Mahomet IL Take in the beauty of autumn on a scenic hike through the preserve, with curated whiskey tastings, provided by Watsons Shack & Rail, waiting for you along the trail. Proceeds benefit the Forest Preserve Friends Foundation and go towards conservation, education, and recreation efforts through the Champaign County Forest Preserve District,...Read More
FEATURED EVENT 10/18/2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Christie Clinic Presents: Costume Parade at Lincoln Square at Lincoln Square, Urbana IL Join presenting sponsor Christie Clinic for an afternoon of Halloween-themed family fun from Chambanamoms! Families are invited to this FREE indoor event in the High Court (south hallway) at Lincoln Square Mall. Come dressed in costume and visit chambanamoms partners for candy and activities! Who will you see at this...Read More
10/18/2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Goat Petting Area Open at Prairie Farm, Champaign IL
10/18/2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	U of I Trunk or Treat at State Farm Center at State Farm Center SW Parking Lot, Champaign IL
10/18/2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	CU Church Trunk-or-Treat at CU Church Webber Street, Urbana IL
10/18/2026 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm	Adaptive Gymnastics Open Gym at Champaign Gymnastics Academy, Champaign IL

Monday, October 19, 2026

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Friday, October 23, 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Date/Time	Event
10/24/2026 7:00 am - 12:00 pm	Market at the Square at Market at the Square, Urbana IL
10/24/2026 8:00 am - 11:00 am	Grange Grove and Fighting Illini Football Walk at Memorial Stadium, Champaign IL
🍎 ✏️ 10/24/2026 8:00 am	Read. Talk. Play. Every Day!
10/24/2026 8:15 am - 9:00 am	Infant Playdate at Champaign Gymnastics Academy (Under 2 years old) at Champaign Gymnastics Academy, Champaign IL
10/24/2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am	Saturday Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign
10/24/2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Aikman Wildlife Adventure Howl-O-Ween at Aikman Wildlife Adventure, Arcola IL
FEATURED EVENT 10/24/2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm	Flannel Fest at West Side Park, Champaign IL Watch the Lumberjack Show perform demonstrations throughout this FREE event, along with live music, games, food and more.
10/24/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am	SENSORY-FRIENDLY One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure at William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College, Champaign IL
10/24/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm	SENSORY-FRIENDLY Spooky Space at William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College, Champaign IL
10/24/2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Village of Ogden Harvest Festival at Prairieview-Ogden South Elementary, Ogden IL
10/24/2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Ninja Open Gym | Advanced Registration Required at I-Power Ninja Academy, Champaign Illinois
10/24/2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Preschool Open Gym | Advanced Registration Required at I-Power Preschool Academy, Champaign IL
10/24/2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	School Age Open Gym at I-Power School of Gymnastics, Champaign
10/24/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat at Bible Baptist Church of Champaign, Champaign Illinois
10/24/2026 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm	The Great Pumpkin Hollow at Cleaning All / Eventos Atxel, Champaign IL
10/24/2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Jump Into Science - Moire Magic at The Urbana Free Library, Urbana
10/24/2026 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm	Spurlock Museum Public Tour at Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, Urbana IL
10/24/2026 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm	Trunk or Treat | Leaders for Life | Registration Required at Leaders for Life Martial Arts, Champaign IL
10/24/2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Trunk or Treat at Friendship Lutheran Church of Joy at Friendship Lutheran Church of JOY, Champaign IL
10/24/2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Farmer City Haunted Forest | Children's Matinee at Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL, Farmer City il
10/24/2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Eerie Illinois at Museum of the Grand Prairie, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, Mahomet IL
10/24/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Hayrack Ride through the Farmer City Haunted Forest at Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL, Farmer City il
10/24/2026 7:30 pm	Kojiro Umezaki & Hub New Music: a Distance, Intertwined at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana Illinois

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Monday, October 26, 2026

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Friday, October 30, 2026

Date/Time	Event
🍎 ✏️ 10/30/2026 8:00 am	Read. Talk. Play. Every Day!
10/30/2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am	Good Beginnings Playgroup | Advance Registration Required at Cooperative Nursery School, Urbana IL
10/30/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm	Play Time at Allerton Public Library at Allerton Public Library, Monticello IL
10/30/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am	Preschool Playdate at Mahomet Public Library, Mahomet IL
10/30/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am	Story Time and Sensory Play | Tolono Public Library at Tolono Public Library, Tolono IL
10/30/2026 10:15 am - 11:00 am	Infant Playdate at Champaign Gymnastics Academy (Under 2 years old) at Champaign Gymnastics Academy, Champaign IL
10/30/2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Halloween Intrasquad - Illini Women's Gymnastics at Kenney Gym, Urbana Illinois
10/30/2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Friday Night Hot Dogs & Goats at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Champaign Illinois
10/30/2026 6:00 pm	Illini Women's Soccer vs. Minnesota | Halloween Match at Demirjian Park, Champaign IL
FEATURED EVENT 10/30/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Unbooked In Concert at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL In Concert. Mariachi Libertad, Champaign-Urbana’s first official community mariachi group, will be bringing their vibrant music to the Champaign Public Library!
10/30/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Fall Prairie Skies at William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College, Champaign IL
10/30/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Farmer City Haunted Forest Walk-Through at Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL, Farmer City il
10/30/2026 7:30 pm	Choirs & Illinois Wind Symphony at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana Illinois

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Monday, November 2, 2026

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Date/Time	Event
11/03/2026 9:30 am - 9:50 am	Toddler Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign
FEATURED EVENT 11/03/2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am	Christie Clinic Presents: Toddler Time at Soccer Planet at Soccer Planet, Urbana IL Chambanamoms invites you to join Christie Clinic at one of our favorite places: Soccer Planet! Enjoy a morning of FREE fun indoors at Soccer Planet in Urbana on Tuesday, November 3, from 10-11:30am. This event is perfect for littles ages 0-5 (and their caregivers!), but older siblings are welcome. Thanks...Read More
11/03/2026 10:00 am - 10:20 am	Toddler Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
11/03/2026 10:15 am - 10:40 am	Books and Bounces! at Urbana Free Library, Urbana IL
11/03/2026 10:15 am - 10:45 am	Toddler Storytime at Mahomet Public Library at Mahomet Public Library, Mahomet IL
11/03/2026 10:30 am	Storytime | St. Joseph Library at St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library, St. Joseph IL
11/03/2026 10:30 am - 10:50 am	Toddler Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
11/03/2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Club Fred at Douglass Branch Library at Douglass Branch Library, Champaign
11/03/2026 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm	Pajama Storytime @ Douglass at Douglass Branch Library, Champaign

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Friday, November 6, 2026

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Monday, November 9, 2026

Date/Time	Event
11/09/2026 9:30 am - 9:50 am	Baby Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign
11/09/2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am	Prairie Explorers Jr. | Monday Makers and Tales at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Champaign Illinois
11/09/2026 10:00 am - 10:20 am	Baby Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
FEATURED EVENT 11/09/2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am	Christie Clinic Presents Toddler Time at Curtis Orchard at Curtis Orchard, Champaign IL Chambanamoms invites you to join Christie Clinic at Curtis Orchard! Enjoy a morning of FREE fun outdoors at Curtis Orchard in Champaign on Monday, November 9, 10-11:30am. This event is weather-dependent, so keep an eye out for any changes! Meet at the orchard to play in free outside activities: Enjoy...Read More
11/09/2026 10:30 am - 10:50 am	Baby Storytime at Champaign Public Library at Champaign Public Library, Champaign IL
11/09/2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Club Fred at Douglass Branch Library at Douglass Branch Library, Champaign
11/09/2026 6:30 pm	Storytime | St. Joseph Library at St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library, St. Joseph IL

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Friday, November 13, 2026

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Monday, November 16, 2026

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Friday, November 20, 2026

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Sunday, November 22, 2026

Monday, November 23, 2026

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Friday, November 27, 2026

Saturday, November 28, 2026

Sunday, November 29, 2026

Monday, November 30, 2026

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

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Sunday, December 6, 2026