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• Blog - Best Finds at the Champaign-Urbana Winter Farmers

  Curious about the Indoor Winter Farmers Market? Here's why it's worth the trip to Lincoln Square Mall.

• Blog - Top Experiences for your Summer Road Trip that Won

  Keeping your summer road trips close to home this year? While we continue to fill our tank to get us around, missing out on summer experiences is still a must. Champaign County is bursting with budget-friendly activities so you don’t have to miss out on summer fun. Here are our top ideas f...mmer.

• Blog - Three Ways Tourism Will Help Communities Recover f

  Tourism will help the greater Champaign County area and other communities like it to restore jobs and a sustained economic impact on local businesses.

• Blog - A New Hobby Webinar Series Celebrates Down-Time

  The Urbana Park District kicks off a new webinar series in February celebrating hobbies. With increased down-time during COVID-19, the series will focus on what keeps us busy and interested during the quiet hours.

• Blog - Why Shopping Local in Champaign County Matters

  Shopping local makes a big difference in our Outside of Ordinary community. Read these insights into why supporting local matters today, tomorrow, and always.

• University of Illinois Student & Parent Resources

  Congratulations on joining the Illini family! The greater Champaign County area is a better place to live, work, and visit because of the University of Illinois and the students and faculty that make it Outside of Ordinary. For parents, we know how difficult it is to send your students to ...nbsp;

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 8/26

  The end of August brings a huge community event in Arthur, as well as the return of Illini Football, and many more hints that Fall isn’t far behind!

• Blog - 2021 Champaign County Christmas Restaurant Opening

  If you're looking for where to eat on Christmas in Champaign County, then you're in the right place! Plus, check out catering options for your at-home holiday celebrations.

• Events - Home Sweet Home Wooden Sign Class

  Join KayBee Community Cafe for an evening filled with a craft, tasty snacks, amazing beverages, and great laughs. Two sign options are available: 15" Round ($38) or an 18" Round ($48). Class comes with a drink of choice from the cafe. 

  If you are busy that night, but still wa...;

• Blog - Support Local During COVID-19: Urbana Park Distric

  Read how Urbana Park District is adjusting to COVID-19 regulations and adapting their services.