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• Blog - Top Events for Spring & Summer in Champaign-Urbana

  Don’t just cross off days on your calendar. Enjoy every day by getting out in the Champaign-Urbana area. Spring and summer bring daily events and major festivals for every interest and every age. What are you waiting for? Make your plans today!

• Blog - Christmas Restaurant Openings in the Champaign-Urb

  Whether you’re visiting, passing by, or a resident who is need of an open restaurant on Christmas Day—we got you covered! Happy Holidays from your friends over at Experience Champaign-Urbana!

• Blog - Welcoming Week in Champaign County

  With Welcoming Week coming up soon and many elements going virtual, we wanted to overview this year's event and give the University YMCA a chance to talk about how everyone can get involved.

• Blog - Lunar New Year Celebrations at UIUC and Beyond

  We sat down with Dr. Sang Lee, Assistant Director of the Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) at the University of Illinois, to get more insight on this important holiday, what it looks like throughout UIUC campus, and what events to look out for during the Lunar New Year festivities.

• Blog - Valentine’s Day Ideas in Champaign County

  Love is in the air, but there’s a catch: Valentine’s Day plans usually mean major stress. It’s tough finding things to do, and sometimes the usual dinner and gifts doesn’t quite cut it.

• Blog - Order Thanksgiving Dinner in Champaign County

  2020 has thrown just about everything at us. Take Thanksgiving cooking off your to-do list this year and support local restaurants.

• Blog - Christmas and Christmas Eve Catering Options in Ch

  Check out options for Christmas Eve and Christmas catering options in Champaign County!

• Blog - ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival Preview

  ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival consists of some of the world's most talented musicians all playing in one unique space: the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Read our guide to this Outside of Ordinary festival!

• Blog - Eat Fresh. Eat Local.

  As you approach the greater Champaign County area from any direction, you’ll see miles of farmland overflowing with traditional crops such as corn, soy and wheat. Look harder, and you’ll find dozens of additional farms growing and raising food that sustain us year-round. We enjoy the bou...ents.

• Blog - Independence Week Fireworks in the Greater Champai

  Curious about when to head out and catch fireworks? Luckily, there are lit skies to be seen Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the greater Champaign County area.