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Thursday, September 12
Family Fun Night at the Champaign Public Library
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library
Details: Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival by creating your own paper lanterns. All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity!
Eli Winter Trio at the Spurlock Museum
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Spurlock Museum, Urbana
Details: Chicago-based guitarist/composer Eli Winter brings his genre-blurring blend of folk, rock, and jazz to Urbana, performing alongside Tyler Damon (drums) and Sam Wagster (pedal steel).
Friday, September 13
September Barrel Race at Piatt County Trailblazers Club
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Piatt County Trailblazers Club, Monticello
Details: A fun-filled barrel racing competition with classes for all ages, including Pee Wee, Open, and Adult categories. Free admission for spectators!
University of Illinois Homecoming Parade at Memorial Stadium
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Memorial Stadium, Champaign
Details: Join the excitement as the University of Illinois kicks off Homecoming with a parade starting at Kirby Avenue and Fourth Street, and weaving through the heart of campus.
Frightfest Weekend at Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre
Time: 6 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre, Gibson City
Details: One of Central Illinois’ top Halloween-themed movie events, featuring screenings of Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, and Friday the 13th. Tickets available at www.drive-in.fun.
Central Drama Presents: Fall Cabaret at Decker Theater
Time: 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Location: Decker Theater, Champaign Central High School
Details: Enjoy a night of song, dance, and entertainment at the season’s kick-off event. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students/staff/seniors, and free for children under 12.
The FOUR C NOTES: The Premier Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at the Virginia Theatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virginia Theatre, Champaign
Details: Relive all your favorite hits from Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with this premier tribute band.
Saturday, September 14
Music at the Vines with The Casual Blend Band at Alto Vineyard
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Alto Vineyard, Champaign
Details: Enjoy a variety of music from this band led by singer/songwriter Anthony Pearson.
Gibson City Harvest Fest
Time: 10 a.m. (vendors open), 7:30 p.m. (Buckcherry performance)
Location: Downtown Gibson City
Details: A day full of activities, vendors, and entertainment, culminating with a live performance by Buckcherry at 7:30 p.m.
Country Fest at We Produce Family Farm
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday
Location: We Produce Family Farm, Seymour
Details: Celebrate the fall season with beautiful mums and pumpkins, various vendors, entertainment, and family activities.
Sunday, September 15
West Side Arts at West Side Park
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: West Side Park, Champaign
Details: A free art festival celebrating local and regional talent. Artists will showcase their work, and art lovers can purchase unique pieces.
CU Pride Fest
Time & Location: Ongoing celebration throughout Champaign and Urbana
Details: Visit unitingpride.org for more details on this weeklong celebration, including the schedule for the parade and fair.
Downtown Swing Dance at Hamilton Walkers
Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Hamilton Walkers, Downtown Champaign
Details: Dance the night away with the Illini Swing Society’s free, once-a-month swing dance event, in collaboration with Hamilton Walkers.