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Thursday, October 17
Fall Carnival
Time: 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Location: Savoy Recreation Center
Details: This free, all-ages event invites families to enjoy trick-or-treating with local businesses, carnival games, and fun activities. Come dressed in your best costume and get ready for an evening of spooky fun!
CU Jazz Fest Continues
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Gallery Art Bar, Urbana
Details: Catch Boneyard with Kyle Hunt and Ian Loechl at the CU Jazz Festival, continuing throughout Champaign-Urbana. A perfect mix of art, music, and jazz culture!
Friday, October 18
Eerie Illinois
Time: 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: Museum of the Grand Prairie, Lake of the Woods, Mahomet
Details: Discover the strange and spooky happenings of the Midwest! This event blends cultural and environmental perspectives, ideal for those interested in the paranormal.
Saturday, October 19
Seven Saints Fall Fest
Time: 2 p.m.-10 p.m.
Location: Market St. and Taylor St., Downtown Champaign
Details: Celebrate fall with face painting, balloon artists, bounce houses, and live music. Don’t miss 90s Daughter performing on the Market Street stage for their 15th anniversary at 7 p.m.!
A New Dawn: The People’s Chorus Fall Concert
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: First United Methodist Church, Urbana
Details: Enjoy a concert featuring works by prominent female composers, performed by the People’s Chorus. A beautiful and uplifting event for music lovers.
Nightmare on Sangamon
Time: Sensory hours: 4 p.m.-6 p.m. | Haunted hours: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Location: Champaign Urbana Special Recreation Center, Champaign
Details: Visit this haunted house for a spine-chilling experience! Sensory hours offer a less-intense version for those who prefer a calmer atmosphere, while the haunted hours bring out the full spooky experience.
The Best of Second City
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Tryon Festival Theatre, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
Details: Celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Chicago-based comedy troupe, Second City, with their best sketches, songs, and characters in this must-see show. Get ready for an evening of laughs!
Sunday, October 20
Marching Illini Concert
Time: 3 p.m. (doors open at 2 p.m.)
Location: State Farm Center, Champaign
Details: Enjoy a dynamic performance by the Marching Illini, known for their high-energy music and showmanship. A perfect family event to cap off your weekend!
Costume Parade
Time: 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana
Details: Families are invited to this free Halloween-themed event hosted by Chambanamoms and Christie Clinic. Enjoy candy, goodies, and crafts as kids show off their costumes in a fun, festive parade!