Go soak up some festive lights this weekend, make some Christmas cookies and find your festive wherever the weekend leads you with a number of great events to pick from

Families can choose from a myriad of events and activities this weekend in Champaign-Urbana

Have you been enjoying Christmas Lights Around Champaign-Urbana this week? We sure have! Remember that we have a list going of all of Champaign-Urbana’s best Christmas lights that you can find this year in our community (and some further-away options, too!) Don’t miss the opening night for Candlestick Lane, too!

chambanamoms.com thanks Crisis Nursery for presenting this weekend’s planner

Crisis Nursery creates an “Island of Safety” dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect by providing 24-hour emergency care for children and support to strengthen families in crisis.

This month, Crisis Nursery Children’s Holiday Shop is celebrating its 30th year of shopping with kiddos for their loved ones! Whether you want to start a new tradition for your family or have shopped with us before, they hope you will join them at Orpheum Champaign on December 14 – 16 for this milestone year! Thanks to their sponsors, all proceeds from this event support the Nursery’s programs and services.

Celebrity Appearances:

UIUC Cheerleaders – Thursday, December 14. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Elsa & Anna – Friday, December 15. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Santa – Saturday, December 16. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

For more information: Website, Facebook or Instagram

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, December 8, 2023

Fighting Illini Men's and Women's Gymnastics Orange and Blue Meet
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Huff Hall

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Holly Jolly Kids' Christmas
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District

Story & Music Time with Mrs. Claus
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Prairie Gardens

Candlestick Lane Opening
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Candlestick Lane

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Holiday Tour of Lights with Marcy McAnally, State Farm Agent

Wednesday, December 13, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Marcy McAnally, State Farm Agent, and her team are spreading Holiday cheer with a gift bag that they’ve been doing for the past 2 years!

Stop by for a Tour of Lights kit to make a memorable night out to the local holiday lights! Hot Cocoa mix, candy canes, mini flashlights and a custom kid-friendly map of local lights will be sure to make the evening fun!

Stop by under their awning at 900 S. Mattis in Champaign and they’ll bring a bag out to you. Limited quantities, so follow up on Facebook & Instagram for information.

Crisis Nursery

Tuesday, December 12, 5 – 7 p.m.

Crisis Nursery is hosting their quarterly Winter Open House on Tuesday, December 12 and invite you to join in on the fun! Stop by between 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. to enjoy Winter Carnival themed activities, have a snack, and chat with the Nursery team about what they do.

For more information: Website