More fall festivals happening this weekend
Families can choose from many events and activities happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana
It is a busy week for fall fun, including fall festivals! You’ll read about some of the ones we highlight in this weekend’s planner below. Also, Halloween activities are ramping up and every weekend for the rest of October will be chock-full of boo-rific fun for your family. Go get some pumpkin treats this weekend, wear your best fall flannel and have a great time making memories.
chambanamoms.com thanks the Champaign Park District for presenting this weekend’s planner
Saturday, October 12, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Flannel Fest transforms West Side Park into a community hub of fall festivities. Enjoy a day filled with local music, games, hayrack rides, inflatables, and so much more!
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, October 11, 2024
The Green Ball | A Sustainability-Focused Festival
Time: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lincoln Square Mall
Lake Shelbyville Balloonfest
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lake Shelbyville
Farmer City Haunted Forest - Haunted Hayrack Event
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Ponies + Pies
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
TM Horse Haven
City of Champaign Fire Dept. Touch-a-Truck
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Champaign County History Museum
Scarecrow Festival in AMBUCS Park
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
AMBUCS Park
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Illini Women's Soccer vs. UCLA
Time: 1:00 pm
Demirjian Park
CU Jazz Festival | Sam Olson Trio
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Champaign Public Library
Black Chorus
Time: 4:00 pm
Smith Memorial Hall
Carle
Tuesday, October 15, 7 p.m.
Carle Health is hosting two free infant memorial events this year to honor the International Wave of Light on October 15.
Those who wish to participate may join in-person either at The Forum near Carle Foundation Hospital, 611 W. Park St., Urbana; or at the Chapel Garden of Carle BroMenn Medical Center, 1304 Franklin Ave., Normal. Click here for more information about the Urbana event, and here for the Normal event. Both sites offer a space to register for the reading of names at each event.
Those who wish to honor their baby from home may stream the Urbana memorial online using Microsoft Teams. You will need to download the free Microsoft Teams application, tap the link for the event, and allow it to open in the application. To join on a computer, just open the link in a web browser. No need to pay or create an account. Please visit the Urbana event page for a link to the virtual event, and for the event program.
Champaign Gymnastics Academy
CGA will be offering an all-day Fall Break Camp October 14 – 18. Families are welcome to sign up for one day or all five. Activities will include gymnastics instruction, games, arts & craft projects, obstacle courses, movies and more! This camp is intended for all skill levels of gymnastics.
For more information: Website
