If the end of the school day comes too quickly for your family, no worries — Champaign-Urbana after-school care options have you covered.
School Spirit: Where to Purchase Merchandise for Your School
Buying merchandise to support your favorite school is hardly a daunting task. We offer some ideas.
Save Money on Back to School in Champaign-Urbana: Free Supplies, Backpacks, Haircuts and Health Screenings
Preparing for school can be costly. Find events and resources helping with back-to-school expenses in the Champaign-Urbana community.
Best Parks for Babies and Toddlers in Champaign-Urbana
Babies and toddlers need a different kind of playground than older kids do. Find our list of the best playgrounds to visit with little ones right here in Champaign-Urbana.
Apple Picking Near Champaign-Urbana
Where to pick apples near Champaign-Urbana? We help guide you to orchards — near and farther — for this quintessential family activity.
Flower Farms and Public Gardens in Champaign-Urbana and Central Illinois
Explore some of our favorite flower gardens in the Champaign-Urbana area, along with local farms where you can enjoy beautiful blooms and pick up fresh, locally grown flowers.
Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner – Summer Fun, Everywhere
Find some family-friendly resources for Champaign-Urbana this weekend.
Sunflower Fields near Champaign-Urbana
We’ve got the scoop on where and when to find sunflower fields you can visit near Champaign-Urbana in 2026.
FamILLy Movie Night Set for Aug. 8
Catch a movie with the whole family from the field of Gies Memorial Stadium and get pre-movie autographs, too!
So You Want to Be an Actor? Here’s Your Chance
An open casting call for prospective actors is scheduled for July 11 in Rantoul.
Global Entry Interviews to be Conducted at Willard Airport
Willard Airport in Savoy will be available for interviews as part of the process for obtaining Global Entry status.
New Women’s Pro Baseball League to Launch in Springfield
The inaugural season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League will begin Aug. 1 in Springfield.
Fourth of July in Champaign-Urbana: What is Open, What is Closed
A list of what is closed and what is open in Champaign-Urbana on Independence Day.
Champaign-Urbana Area School Start Dates
It will be here before you know it — here are start dates for the 2026-27 school year in the Champaign-Urbana area.