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• 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 - 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 - The Power of Travel: The Road to Recovery

  As we celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week, we reflect on the losses over the past year and look towards the role travel will play in our economic recovery.

• Blog - The Great Pumpkin Patch: A Harvest of Color, Creat

  Fifth-generation farmer Mac Condill invites visitors to slow down, wander, and rediscover a sense of curiosity—using pumpkins, squash, and gourds! Rooted in more than 165 years of family farming, the experience blends tradition with creativity at every turn.

• Blog - Live & Local: Your Guide to Music Every Night in C

  From nightly gigs to weekend festivals, here’s a peek at some of our favorite spots to tune in, hang out, and fall in love with the local music scene.

• Blog - Spring Shopping Checklist - Fresh Additions to the

  Read through our guide to freshening up your home and wardrobe for the new season!

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• Blog - Around the World in One (Champaign-Urbana Area Res

  Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is the easiest way to “travel”—one meal at a time. From Vietnamese comfort classics to Northern Indian spice, Congolese favorites to Japanese fusion, these spots are serving big, bold, adventurous flavors!

• Blog - Six September Day Trips in Champaign County

  September marks the end of summer, so a full vacation might be out of the picture. Luckily, there are a ton of day trip possibilities in the greater Champaign County area!

• Blog - Cross These “I’ve Never’s” Off Your List

  Every day is an opportunity to try something Outside of Ordinary and broaden your horizons. Cross a few things off your "I've Never" list this month!