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Thursday, October 8
CU Folk & Roots Festival
Time: 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Location: Various Locations, Urbana, IL
Details: From Thursday through Saturday, hear from folk, bluegrass, world and traditional artists and participate in family friendly activities in the oldest folk music festival in central Illinois.
https://folkandroots.org/
Candyland Family Adventure
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Location: Douglass Community Center, Champaign, IL
Details: Celebrate Halloween with a Candyland-themed night filled with carnival games, playful challenges and colorful activities for the whole family.
https://champaignparks.org/event/candyland-family-adventure/
Friday, October 9
Hayrides and Hot Dogs
Time: 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Kaufman Lake Fire Ring, Champaign, IL
Details: Join fellow active seniors for an evening of fall harvest activities including hayrides, games, msuic and roasting hot dogs at this free 50+ event.
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/champaignparks/shop/activities/7027858
All Skate @ Doctoberfest
Time: 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Location: Savoy 16 + IMAX, Savoy, IL
Details: Learn about the full history of roller rinks and roller skating told by a diverse group of people in this documentary featured in the Lake County Film Festival. Tickets are $12.
https://2026doctoberfest.chambanafilmsociety.org/all-skate/
Saturday, October 10
Japan House Open House
Time: 11:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Location: Japan House, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony and hear from current and former directors of the Japan House in an afternoon of reflection on the past, present and future.
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/japan-house-8186242359
Puppy Yoga
Time: 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Location: Puppy Paws Yoga, Champaign, IL
Details: Join in this beginner-friendly yoga experience with 45 minutes of interactive puppy yoga followed by 30 minutes of dedicated playtime with the puppies. Yoga mats are provided.
https://puppypawsyoga.com/products/champaign-il
Peter and the Wolf
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL
Details: See the Dance Theatre of Illinois as it presents a beloved musical fairy tale ballet meant to help young people discover the instruments of the orchestra.
https://www.fischertheatre.com/peter-and-the-wolf
Sunday, October 11
Strides Against Stigma: HIV/AIDS Awareness 5k
Time: 8:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Location: Crystal Lake Park, Urbana, IL
Details: Kick of Champaign-Urbana’s 2026 Pridefest with a race and resource fair fighting the stigma against HIV/AIDS. Registration fees help support people who rely on services from the Greater Community AIDS Project.
https://gcapnow.com/events-2/
S’mores Social
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Crestview Park, Urbana, IL
Details: Join the Urbana Park District and fellow park lovers for a walk followed by s’mores and hot chocolate over a fire.
https://www.urbanaparks.org/calendar/events/free–s-mores-social-2026
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