The University of Illinois welcomes Champaign-Urbana families to join the fun as it paints the town orange and blue in celebration of Homecoming 2026.
Visiting Grange Grove at Gies Memorial Stadium on Game Day with Kids
Get an almost-full Illini football experience that is family-friendly and low-budget at Grange Grove right outside Gies Memorial Stadium in the hours before a football game.
Marching Illini: Find the Best Band in the Land Away From the Stadium
Love the Best Band in the Land? How to see the Marching Illini perform – indoors and outdoors, at football games and otherwise.
Why Illini Sporting Events Are Great for Kids and Families
One of the many things that make our community great is Illini sports. We help families take full advantage of them.
Where to Instagram in Champaign-Urbana
We pick 15+ of our Champaign-Urbana area favorite places to star on Instagram. Hint: Most of them are outside.