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• 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 - Celebrate Black History Month in the Champaign-Urb

  February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions and rich cultural heritage of African Americans. From running the oldest business district in the City of Champaign to the first all-Black fighter squadron, known as the 99th Pursuit Squadron, who would la...pact.

• Blog - St. Patrick's Day Events in the Greater Champaign

  Live performances, tasty Reuben sandwiches, a green light glow, and so much more—the greater Champaign County area is capturing the essence of St. Patrick’s Day with a variety of events this year! If you’re looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, check out this list below.

• Blog - Restaurant Openings During Christmas in the Champa

  If you’re not planning on cooking this Christmas, the Champaign-Urbana area is full of options for dining out!

• Blog - Fall Festivals in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  Autumn weekends in the Champaign-Urbana are filled with festivals and events, filling our days with music, food, art, and pride. Check out what’s coming up and make your plans to go to these must-attend events!

• Blog - Shop Local Guide!

  Show somebody that you think they’re Outside of Ordinary with a special gift from a local business! The greater Champaign County area is a hotbed for great local shopping, which makes it easy to check off every name of your list right here in our community!

• Blog - Bike Paths to Explore This Spring and Summer in th

  From the historic Kickapoo Rail Trail to adventures waiting for you along farmlands, neighborhoods, and forests, the Champaign-Urbana area is a hot spot for Midwest bike enthusiasts. Here are a few paths and trails to check out.

• Blog - Spotlight: Plant Mode

  If you asked Matthis if he would ever have envisioned having his retail shop, Plant Mode, on Walnut St., one of the main roads heading through downtown, he wouldn't have believed it. To understand how he got there, you have to go on a little journey with him.

• Blog - A Guide to Historic Farm Days (2023)

  At the I&I Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club Showgrounds, attendees will see a ton of amazing things, so be sure not to miss these 8 highlights over the four-day Historic Farm Days in Penfield.

• 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!