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• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 12/9

  Bundle up, stay cozy as often as possible, and of course, find Outside of Ordinary ways to enjoy December in Champaign County!

• Blog - Support Local During the Coronavirus: Aikman Wildl

  Read about how Aikman Wildlife Adventure is adjusting its services during COVID-19 closures.

• Blog - Seasonal Gardens for Spring & Summer

  As spring approaches and the signs of winter start to fade, wildflowers poke through the ground, shades of purple and pink appear in the earliest blooms, and cherry blossoms and lilacs abound, ripe for the picking. Gardens in all corners of the greater Champaign County area lie in wait for y...over.

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 9/23

  It’s hard to get in the falling leaves and autumn adventure spirit when it’s still hot out, but try your best this week!

• Blog - Engaging with AAPI Culture in Champaign County

  Getting started with these ways to engage with AAPI culture can help to expand our knowledge of the traditions and values our neighbors and friends share here in Champaign County and beyond.

• Blog - Shop Local: Farmers’ Markets in the Champaign-Ur

  Get ready to fill your baskets with the freshest local produce, artisanal goods, and community spirit! Here’s your comprehensive guide to the 2025 farmers market season in Champaign, Urbana, Homer, Mahomet, and Monticello.

• Blog - Take Advantage of These Fun Activities in the Snow

  With tons of snow on the ground and plenty to do, here's how you can have some fun before winter is on its way for the season.

• Blog - On the Patio

  There’s something special about dining al fresco with the fresh air and the sunset providing the ambience. Our downtown districts offer hundreds of outdoor seats to enjoy with social distancing, but these iconic patios provide the perfect backdrop for dinner or a drink.

• Blog - Christmas Restaurant Openings in Champaign County

  Whether you’re hosting guests, staying around town, or just curious about what sort of menu to play as the holidays season continues, we hope this list of Christmas Day openings around the greater Champaign County area helps!

• Blog - Five Cocktails That Have Us Ready for the Weekend

  With amazing bars and restaurants come incredible cocktails, mixed drinks, and other adult concoctions perfect for the weekend ahead. Here are a few we can't stop thinking about.