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• Blog - Making a Memorable Leap Day in Champaign County

  Leap Day only comes once every four years. Seems like a perfect opportunity to do something Outside of Ordinary! Let's talk ways to make Leap Day memorable!

• Blog - Roger Ebert's Favorite Films (And Where to Stream

  Roger Ebert looms large in the greater Champaign County area to this day. Read his favorite films and find them on streaming services at home!

• Blog - Juneteenth in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  Juneteenth, commemorating the day when the last enslaved African Americans were freed in Galveston, Texas in 1865, is a deeply meaningful holiday rooted in liberation, resilience, and cultural significance—especially on a local level. Here in the Champaign-Urbana area, Juneteenth isn’t j...2025!

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 11/11

  This week, celebrate our international population in Champaign County, as well as a few #OutsideofOrdinary events to bridge the gap between fall and winter!

• Blog - Spotlight: Uniting Pride with Nicole Frydman

  With over 15 years championing the needs of our local LGBTQ+ community, I sat down with Nicole Frydman, Director of Operations of the UP Center, to learn more about United Pride’s history, programming, and her role in helping sustain such an important organization in our community at large.

• Events - Conservation in Action Series: Homegrown National

  Homegrown National Park® addresses the urgent biodiversity crisis with a simple, science-based solution to a global challenge. Learn clear steps that you can take to regenerate biodiversity and add your property to the Homegrown National Park Biodiversity Map. FREE. NO REGISTRATION RE...;

• Blog - Tuesday Trails with Terri: University of Illinois

  For the first run of the decade, Terri visited the University of Illinois campus to run across the various Quads.

• Blog - Top 15 Halloween Events to Spook up the Champaign-

  Dive into the spooky spirit with our list of Halloween events in the Champaign-Urbana area!

• Blog - Great Spots for Fall Photoshoots

  Grab those highly coveted fall photos in Champaign County!

• 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!