What we’re looking forward to in November around Champaign-Urbana
From one food-filled holiday (Halloween) to the next (Thanksgiving), November provides plenty to experience — and not all of it is food-related, believe it or not. Check out our top 10 picks for family fun during the month:
Folks and Roots Festival, Nov. 3-4
Performances, artists and workshops abound at this annual classic in downtown Urbana. Family activities are part of the landscape, too, with a variety of things for kids to experience. Check out the schedule.
If you have a fourth- through sixth-grade girl in your house who has an interest in engineering, this event figures to be perfect for you. It’s a hands-on setting of interactive engineering activities and design projects.
Genome Day at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, Nov. 4
A free event geared toward elementary and middle school students who can learn about genes, DNA, the environment, health and wellness and much more.
Champaign Central Drama Presents: Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 10-12
Perhaps there is no better time to take in the classic play about 20th century imperial Russia and the ideas of self-determination, ethnic discrimination and loyalty to family.
Urbana’s Market in the Square, Nov. 11
If you’re having withdrawal symptoms from not getting to experience Urbana’s Market at the Square (which ends Nov. 4), do not fear. The Market in the Square picks up the baton inside Lincoln Square.
James and the Giant Peach Jr., Nov. 16-18
The Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre program presents the story of a boy and his insect friends taking a journey across the ocean.
Junior League of Champaign-Urbana Festival of Trees, Nov. 18
Mrs. Claus will lead a special story time and children will have a chance to meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus — with pictures!
School’s Out Swim Day at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center, Nov. 22
From 1:30-9 p.m. the indoor pool will be open for your free-from-school students to burn off plenty of energy. There is a small admission fee (check the link for more info) but chances are the kids will be thrilled to hop in the pool on a day away from school. Also available Nov. 24.
Join the Urbana Park District for a Thanksgiving morning tradition. It’s a one-mile run/walk in Crystal Lake Park, a great excuse to spend the rest of the day replenishing the calories that you burned off in the morning!
Christie Clinic Parade of Lights, Nov. 26
Santa makes his way through downtown Champaign in this annual event that gets everyone in the holiday spirit. Pre-parade entertainment begins at 5 p.m. with the parade at 6. Be sure to check out our Parade Guide for a comprehensive list of area holiday parades.
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