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• 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 - Seven Self-Guided Tours to Explore in Champaign-Ur

  Whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, film lover, or want to learn more about the Champaign-Urbana area, here are seven self-guided tours you can participate in to get your discovery fix.

• Blog - Hot Spots to Get Your Art & Music Fix

  Arts & culture are the foundation of the greater Champaign-Urbana area. At every turn, you’ll find public art sculptures, murals, live music, and local art. Spring and summer are the ideal times to get out and enjoy this vibrant scene, with options to explore both indoor and outdoor spaces...isit.

• Blog - Art Spaces, Galleries, & More in the Champaign-Urb

  Our community is built on a passion for arts & culture. From public art in our parks and urban districts to dedicated gallery spaces, you'll be inspired every day with these brilliant locations.

• Blog - Negangard Pumpkin Patch: 200 Varieties, Zero Fuss

  Just outside Sidney, the Negangard family keeps fall simple, affordable, and deeply local—growing hundreds of pumpkin and gourd varieties the old-fashioned way, with plenty of stories along the rows.

• Blog - Harvest, Hops, and Hangouts: Riggs Beer Company

  Just outside Urbana, family-owned Riggs Beer Company turns prairie-grown grains into crisp German-style beer—and turns strangers into neighbors.

• Blog - Egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunts Around the Champaign-

  If your spring plans involve baskets, bunny hops, and the thrill of spotting a shiny golden egg before anyone else, this one’s for you. From downtown shop-hopping (with eggs at every stop) to flashlight-fueled night hunts for grown-ups—and of course, all the kid-centric ones in between�...nity.

• Blog - Five Ways to Enjoy Fall in Champaign-Urbana

  There’s something electric in the air when fall hits in Champaign-Urbana. With the return of University of Illinois students, the atmosphere around the community has an energy that can’t be matched. Fall activities from outdoor hikes to incredible festivals make this Big Ten college town... fun.

• Blog - Delight Flower Farm: From Backyard Blooms to Prair

  Founded by first-generation farmer Maggie Taylor, Delight Flower Farm pairs thoughtful commercial flower production with inviting, hands-on experiences—encouraging visitors to explore the many ways flowers and herbs can enrich their lives beyond the vase.

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Fish Sandwiches

  We're exploring the state's best fish sandwiches this week!