Calendar of Events

Through our brilliant events and festivals, you’ll experience the vibrance of the Champaign-Urbana area! Discover something new every day!

Note: Fundraisers, sales, meetings related to membership-based groups, political events, and events outside of our coverage area are not included on the calendar. 

Winter Lights

Downtown Urbana

Category

Family - Friendly

Hours

December 5, 2026

5:00pm - 8:00pm

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Visit Downtown Urbana on Saturday, December 5 between 5-8pm where immersive light installations and projection artwork from Immersion Fest will transform Main Street into a winter wonderland for this kickoff to the holiday season!
- Sip on a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy cinnamon Almonds from CK Almonds while enjoying carols from a variety of local choirs including Urbana High School Choir, Mahomet-Seymour High School Madrigals, Champaign-Urbana Theater Company’s Dickensian Carolers, and CU Sings.
- Create memories with winter-themed photo ops.
- Find one-of-a-kind gifts and view artwork in our downtown art galleries in a whole new light during the ‘Gallery Glow.’
- Participate in the blacklight snowflake scavenger hunt.
- Watch mesmerizing LED flow arts performances from CU Circus Collective.
- Get a sneak-peek at the fun planned with our friends at Fabrikate Fest!

Sponsored by the City of Urbana, Produced by 40 North

Category

Family - Friendly

Hours

December 5, 2026

5:00pm - 8:00pm

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