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• Blog - Ways to Play in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  From enriching educational experiences like the Engineering Open House to thrilling outdoor adventures, here's a comprehensive guide on ways to play (for all ages!) in the Champaign-Urbana area.

• Blog - 5 Ways to Make Memorial Day Weekend Memorable in C

  There are a lot of fun things to do in the greater Champaign County area, but if you’re short on ideas, here are 5 ways to make Memorial Day weekend memorable in our area!

• Blog - Local Fall Flavors to Try around Champaign County

  Got a hankering for some fall flavors? You're in the right place!

• Illinois Junior Academy of Science

  ijas Group Activities (must register in advance through ijas) ***NOTE: These Saturday afternoon activities are coordinated through IJAS, and are available by registering using the links below.   Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College  Address: 2400 W. Bradley A... Here

• 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 - The Ultimate Guide to the IHSA Wrestling State Fin

  If you're in town for the IHSA State Wrestling finals as a competitor, supporter, or fan of the sport, here are some ways to make Champaign-Urbana home during your visit!

• 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 - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Tacos

  Check out the best tacos in the state of Illinois!

• Foundation Year in Review

  With strong support for the Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation, we were able to hit major milestones in a variety of destination development initiatives to support our mission. 2022 MAJOR PROJECTS   Champaign County African American Heritage Trail Led by co-chairs...sp;

• 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!