It is that time of year – the fair is about to begin!
Families can choose from a myriad of events and activities this week in Champaign-Urbana
There are many events throughout the year that punctuate a family in Champaign-Urbana’s experience when it comes to family fun and the Champaign County Fair is certainly on that list. We will feature a number of events below that are NOT tied to carnival rides, funnel cakes or demolition derbies but know that we are SO excited that the fair has made its way to town!
Don’t overlook the daytime experience at the Champaign County Fair and head out during the day to watch some of the livestock shows while grabbing food from your favorite stands, too.
Read all of our tips on visiting the Champaign County Fair before you head over!
chambanamoms.com thanks the Champaign County Fair for presenting this weekend’s planner
The Champaign County Fair has been a tradition since the early 1850’s. At the fair you can see 4-H, Open, and Junior Open livestock and non-livestock shows, educational displays revolving around conservation and agriculture, various vendors from different businesses and organizations across the county, a carnival, and a variety of ground and grandstand entertainment. It is an event for families to come to create summertime memories that last a lifetime!
For more information: Website or Facebook
A few events to check out this weekend
Looking for something to do with your family? You’ve come to the right place! Our events calendar aggregates family-friendly events happening in the Champaign-Urbana metro area. We know you’re busy and looking for a bang for your buck, so we put an emphasis on including free and low-cost events that you can plan to attend on the fly. Please note that events are subject to change without notice.
Remember, many sporting events and outdoor activities are subject to change without notice or at the last minute. Check with event organizers when in doubt before heading out to an event.
Thank you to OSF HealthCare for presenting the chambanamoms events calendar. For more information, visit OSF here.
Find the complete chambanamoms.com event calendar by clicking here now.
Friday, July 21, 2023
Frogs on the Quad
Time: 3:00 pm
U of I Quad
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Bike Rodeo
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Habitat Restore
Champaign Clippers Vintage Base Ball Game
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Weaver Park (Dr. Preston Williams Elementary School)
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Ice Cream Social & Music
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mahomet Public Library
Mattoon Bagelfest
Mattoon Bagelfest is happening at Peterson Park in Mattoon July 19-22 with music, food, carnival and a FREE Bagel Breakfast. Enjoy the best of small town hospitality and fun, plus national acts, Colton Dixon, the Country Comeback Tour with Shenandoah, Billy Dean and Wade Hayes and finishing out the weekend with Marc Martel and One Vision of Queen.
For more information: Website, Facebook or call (800) 500-6286
Stephens Family YMCA
The Stephens Family YMCA’s Y on the Fly program is hosting a backpack drive for youth in underserved neighborhoods in Champaign, Urbana, and Rantoul. They are collecting new backpacks now through August 7. Their goal is to collect 250 backpacks.
Backpacks can be dropped off at the following locations:
- Stephens Family YMCA
- Rantoul PD
- Champaign PD
- The University of Illinois PD
OR choose one off of their Amazon Wish List HERE and have it sent directly to them!
For questions or to receive a tax deductible donation receipt, email Renae Cory at renae@ccymca.net
Upcoming Event – Facebook Live Chat with Carle: Uterine Fibroids & Treatment Options
Monday, July 24, 8 p.m.
Join chambanamoms and Carle as we chat with Dr. Youssef Elias, MD, PhD, Carle Radiology, Interventional Heart & Vascular; and Dr. Tiffany Dillard, MD, FACOG, NCMP, Obstetrics and Gynecology. We will be discussing Uterine fibroids, common non-cancerous growths in a uterus that can cause bleeding, pain or sometimes no symptoms at all. Two Carle experts familiar with non-invasive treatments will address this topic.
Join us live on Facebook on July 24!
Carle
I-Power School of Gymnastics
Gym n Learn is I-Power’s specialized kindergarten-readiness preschool program with gymnastics. Kids will enjoy all the fun of their preschool gym facility while exploring, learning, and sharing. Program includes circle time, exploratory activities, phonemic awareness and math activities, art and crafts, sensory activities, story time, cooperative play, and of course gymnastics!
For more information: Website
