Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m.
Thursday, November 28
57th Annual Turkey Trot
Time: 8 a.m. (Sign-in begins) | 9 a.m. (1-mile run/walk/roll begins)
Location: Crystal Lake Park, Urbana
Details: Presented by the Urbana Park District, this free Thanksgiving tradition offers a 1-mile trot, followed by a raffle.
More info: urbanaparks.org
51st Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: Urbana High School
Details: The Student Council invites everyone in the community to a free Thanksgiving meal. No reservations needed.
Friday, November 29
Opening Night of Winter Nights at Prairie Farm
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Location: Prairie Farm, Champaign
Details: Kick off the holiday season with festive lights, hot chocolate, carols, and Santa! Runs Fridays and Saturdays through January 5th.
University of Illinois Ice Arena Turkey Skate
Time: 1:30-4 p.m.
Location: UI Ice Arena, Champaign
Details: Unwind after Black Friday shopping or burn off Thanksgiving dinner calories with some skating fun.
Hot Chocolate and Holiday Movie Weekend
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Movie Theatre, Gibson City
Details: Enjoy Elf and It’s a Wonderful Life while sipping hot cocoa in the cozy drive-in atmosphere.
Saturday, November 30
CUC Fab Lab Holiday Market
Time: 2-6 p.m. (Also on Sunday, December 1)
Location: Fab Lab, Urbana
Details: Shop handmade goods to support the Fab Lab Summer Camp Scholarship Fund, helping local youth access enriching programs.
More info: Holiday Maker Market 2024
24th Annual Parade of Lights
Time: 1 p.m. (Small Business Saturday begins) | 6 p.m. (Parade starts)
Location: Downtown Champaign
Details: Celebrate the holidays with the theme Candy Cane Lane. Shop local in the afternoon, then enjoy the festive parade in the evening.
Sunday, December 1
Circ Du Holiday
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: The City Center, Champaign
Details: A gala brunch featuring live music, drag performances, and more. Proceeds support HIV/AIDS programs by GCAP.
More info: gcapnow.com
Brim
Time: 4:30 p.m. (Doors) | 5:15 p.m. (Film)
Location: Virginia Theatre, Champaign
Details: A locally produced indie film exploring themes of racial trauma and resilience across a century. A panel discussion follows the screening.
Email will-call@illinois.edu by Mondays at 8am with event information