Experience Champaign-Urbana

10/22/2026

Seven Champaign-Urbana Area Spots to Soak in the Fall Foliage

New on our website, we list our picks for the best places in Chambana for views of gorgeous autumn leaves. 🍂

10/22/2026

Things are getting spooky in C-U! Terri and Jordan share some ideas on how to get in the Halloween spirit this weekend. Among the many things this weekend brings a murder mystery, a flannel fest with lumberjacks (!), a music and thrift festival, an eerie evening, and some monster photo ops.🎃

Tune in at Chambana Proud on our website or wherever you podcast and start planning.🎧

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Busey Bank
Champaign County Economic Development Corporation
Make It Champaign-Urbana

10/20/2026

Members of the Experience Champaign-Urbana team were joined by family and friends to celebrate our Brilliant community at the 2026 CU Pride Fest Parade, the largest Pride parade in Illinois outside of Chicago!🏳️‍🌈

The Parade was only one event in a weeklong CU Pride Fest celebration by Uniting Pride.

10/19/2026

We had a Brilliant time celebrating Pride in Champaign-Urbana!

10/19/2026

Save the Date! 🎥

Illinois Premiere Screening of The Diverse Corn Belt on November 12, 6 pm at Silver Tree B**r & Spirits in Paxton, Illinois.

As economic, governmental, and social pressures reshape America's corn belt, three innovative farmers demonstrate how diversified agriculture can restore healthier soil, stronger local economies, and renewed hope for the next generation.

Agriculture runs deep in our roots and we’re proud to host the Illinois premiere of the Diverse Corn Belt, featuring Silver Tree part-owner, Will Glazik!

10/16/2026

Wh***ey, jazz, time on a flower farm, some aliens, and plenty of Champaign-Urbana Pride.🏳️‍🌈

On the Chambana Proud Podcast, Terri & Carly run down just a few of the many events that will keep you busy on this fall weekend.

Tune in on our website or wherever you podcast and start making your weekend plans!

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Busey Bank
Champaign County Economic Development Corporation
Make It Champaign-Urbana

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10/15/2026

The Champaign-Urbana area will be hopping this weekend! Terri & Carly run down just a few of the many events that will keep you busy on this fall weekend. Enjoy some wh***ey, jazz, time on a flower farm, some aliens, and plenty of Pride. 🏳️‍🌈

Tune in at our website or wherever you podcast and start planning.

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Busey Bank
Champaign County Economic Development Corporation
Make It Champaign-Urbana

10/13/2026

It's CU Pride Week, and Experience CU is here to help you wear your Chambana Pride loud and proud! 🌈

$5 of each t-shirt purchase goes to our local Uniting Pride organization. Grab your shirt today at our Welcome Center (17 E Taylor St.,Champaign) or head to our website for merch, events, our comprehensive LGBTQ+ Guide to the Champaign-Urbana Area, and much more!

Uniting Pride

10/09/2026

When the community supports local arts, we keep artists in our area, and we get to enjoy brilliant groups like the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra. 🎼

Terri and Jordan talk with Vijay, the Executive Director, to learn about how this group is rooted in community, their upcoming 67th season, and how they’re reaching out to the next generation of musicians.

Stay tuned in to chambanaproud.com to plan your ideal fall weekend, from folk music to fall festivals to witches!

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Busey Bank
Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra
Champaign County Economic Development Corporation
Make It Champaign-Urbana

10/08/2026

Your Guide to Spooky October Happenings in the Champaign-Urbana Area

October in Champaign-Urbana means haunted houses, horror films, witchy weekends, and just about every kind of spooky fun you can imagine. We're talking screams, laughs, and even a cozy night in with 20 adoptable cats and a vampire. 🐈

New on our website, a selection of upcoming events worth shivering over.