Champaign County attracts sports lovers from all over the state with a plethora of sporting events to choose from. With the Illinois Men's Basketball season in full swing, the Illini will take on Cornell and Minnesota in the one-and-only Assembly Hall. Head over to Huff Hall this weekend to watch Illini Wrestling take on Chattanooga. The Illini Women's Volleyball will also compete in the NCAA Final Four this Thursday in the hopes of reaching the Championship and winning the title.
Family fun never goes out of season in Champaign County. With winter events like the Moonlight Skate at the UI Ice Arena, families can enjoy each others company skating along in a winter wonderland. Carmike Beverly Cinemas will also be showing Olivia: Wintertime Cheer to combine three featurette films for only $3 and $5. For more winter fun, enter into a winter wonderland at the annual Snow Globe event at Orpheum Children's Science Museum for an enchanted time featuring indoor sledding, snowball throwing and ice fishing.
Enjoy this holiday season with some of the best cooking around at one of the many restaurants located throughout Champaign County. Let your taste buds savor the experience as you enjoy the company of those closest to you. And if you're still looking for the perfect holiday gift to give someone special, see our list of unique shops where you're guaranteed to that special something that will make for the perfect holiday gift.
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Listen to "Out & About" on 96.1 and 105.9 FM Radio
Every Friday the Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau can be heard on "Out & About" on WQQB 96.1 and WGKC 105.9 talking about upcoming events throughout Champaign County. Post your events on our calendar and you just might hear your events on air!
The Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau newsletter is produced bi-weekly to highlight just a few of the upcoming things to do in Champaign County. For a full calendar of events and activities, visit our event calendar or our blog.
