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272 upcoming events
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Events in Champaign
Wed16
Today
At 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers
Preschool Storytime
Main Library
At 10 AM$0
🏷️Other
Save the Date: Champaign
The Real Estate Center of Illinois
At 1 PM$1–100
🪑Flea market
FriendShop Bookstore Open
FriendShop Bookstore Library
At 3 PMFree
🏷️Other
Teen Lounge
Main Library
At 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
DIY Kids | Lego Maze
Douglass Branch Library
Thu17
Tomorrow
At 5:30 PMFree
🏷️Other
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Douglass Branch Library
At 6 PM$0
🎸Jam / Open mic
Open Mic at The Space
The Space
At 7 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Story Elements: Point of View
Main Library
TodayFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at The Axe Bar
The Axe Bar
At 7 PM
❓Quiz
Trivia Night – Every Wednesday!
The Axe Bar
At 7:30 PM$88
🎭Theatre
Beetlejuice - The Musical
State Farm Center
At 7:30 PM
🎭Theatre
Beetlejuice (Touring)
State Farm Center
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Main Library
Tomorrow · 10:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Baby Storytime @ Douglass
Douglass Branch Library
Tomorrow · 4 PMFree
🌳Outdoors
Club Fred
Douglass Branch Library
Fri18
Friday 18 September
Tomorrow · 5 PMFree
🌳Outdoors
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Main Library
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop🧘Wellness
The Four Pillars of The New Retirement | Money Matter$
Main Library
Tomorrow · 6:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs
Main Library
Tomorrow$0
🎤Stand-up
Comedy Open Mic with Kristen Unakis
The Space
Tomorrow · 9 PM
🎤Karaoke💿DJ set
Karaoke Every Thursday Night!
The Axe Bar
Fri 18
🎷Swing🎊Socials
Champaign-Urbana Lindy Exchange
Champaign-Urbana Lindy Exchange — Champaign
Fri 18 · 9:30 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Project READ Tutoring
Main Library
Fri 18 · 10:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Toddler Storytime
Douglass Branch Library
Sat19
Saturday 19 September
Fri 18 · 5 PMFree
🌳Outdoors
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Main Library
Fri 18 · 5 PM$5
🎉Club🌳Outdoors
Lakeside Brews, Beats & Eats
Heritage Park
Fri 18 · 5:30 PM$10
🎒Students🌳Outdoors
SIU Alumni Happy Hour & Social | Jupiter's at the Crossing
Jupiter's At The Crossing
Fri 18 · 6 PMFree
🌳Outdoors
Puzzle Peace — Unbooked
Main Library
Fri 18 · 6 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
Unbooked Kids | Perler Beads
Main Library
Fri 18 · 9 PM$12.51
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Red Horse
The Space
Sat 19 · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Saturday Storytime
Main Library
Sat 19 · 10 AM$32.92
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
SIU Alumni Tailgate @ University of Illinois
University of Illinois Gies Memorial Stadium
Sat 19 · 12 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Makerspace @ Douglass | Drop-in
Douglass Branch Library
Sat 19 · 1 PM$10–1,177
⚽Team sports⚽Football
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Southern Illinois Salukis
Gies Memorial Stadium
Sun20
Sunday 20 September
Mon21
Monday 21 September
Tue22
Tuesday 22 September
Mon 21 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Yarn & Shenanigans
Douglass Branch Library
Tue 22 · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers🗺️Guided tour
Toddler Storytime
Main Library
Tue 22 · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Tuesdays at Ten | The Other British Isles
Main Library
Tue 22 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Intro to Google Sheets
Main Library
Tue 22 · 3 PMFree
🧸Kids
Teen Lounge
Main Library
Later
Tue 22 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
Fraud-Proof Your Business
Main Library
Wed 23 · 10 AM
🎒Students🎷Swing
University of Illinois Law School Fair
University of Illinois
Wed 23 · 1 PM$1
🖼️Art & Culture
Tag Bag Sale
FriendShop Bookstore Library
Wed 23 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
DIY Kids | CD Crafts
Douglass Branch Library
Wed 23 · 6:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Intro to Glowforge
Main Library
Thu 24 · 12 PMFree
💼Career
Career Lunch & Learn
Main Library
Thu 24$55–80
🎭Theatre
Serial Killer Speakeasy - Champaign, IL
The Venue CU
Thu 24 · 6:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
Family Fun Night | Tissue Paper Flowers
Main Library
Thu 24 · 6:30 PMFree
🎉Club💿DJ set
The Spot Kickoff Party
Douglass Community Center
Thu 24 · 10 PM$12.51
🌙Indie💿DJ set
ten point turn
The Space
Fri 25 · 6 PMFree
🎸Jam / Open mic
Friday Night Jam Sessions
Douglass Branch Library
Fri 25 · 6 PMFree
♠️Card games🌳Outdoors
Unbooked | Card Games
Main Library
Fri 25 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop🌳Outdoors
Unbooked Kids | Dragon Masters Drop-In
Main Library
Fri 25 · 9 PM$12.51
🌙Indie🎸Rock
Blue Clovers @ The Space
The Space
Sat 26 · 3 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Lasers & More Science Show!
Main Library
Sat 26 · 7:30 PM$23.18
🎤Stand-up
Live Stand Up Comedy - Alto Vineyards Champaign
Alto Vineyards Champaign
Sun 27 · 8 AM$55–125
🏊Triathlon🏃Running
Tri The Illini
201 E Peabody Dr
Mon 28 · 11:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time0–5 yrs
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
Douglass Branch Library
Mon 28 · 3 PMFree
🌳Outdoors
Teen Lounge
Main Library
Mon 28 · 6:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Video Editing with Canva
Main Library
Tue 29 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint
Main Library
Wed 30 · 11:30 AMFree
📖Story time🌳Outdoors
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
Main Library
Wed 30 · 1:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk💼Career
Navigating Google’s Latest Updates for Business Growth
Main Library
Wed 30 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors6–12 yrs
DIY Kids | Invisible Ink
Douglass Branch Library
Thu 1 · 10 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Main Library
Thu 1 · 6:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🎯Board games
Family Fun Night | Game Night
Main Library
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Thu 1 · 7 PM$97–927
🏠House💿DJ set
John Summit
State Farm Center
Thu 1 · 7 PM
🎫Concert
JOHN SUMMIT - CTRL ESCAPE ARENA TOUR
State Farm Center
Thu 1 · 7:30 PM$98–1,323
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Leonid & Friends – A Tribute To Chicago
Virginia Theatre - Il
Fri 2 · 9:30 AMFree
✂️Workshop🧾Drop-in services
Project READ Tutoring
Main Library
Fri 2 · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
Project READ Introduction to Tutoring
Main Library
Fri 2 · 12 PMFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
Professional Headshot Sessions
Main Library
Fri 2 · 6 PMFree
🌳Outdoors🔢Bingo
Unbooked | Bingo
Main Library
Fri 2 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop🌳Outdoors
Unbooked Kids
Main Library
Sat 3 · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Saturday Storytime
Main Library
Sat 3 · 10 AM$0–20
🏅Sport
Miles for Minds Champaign
1400 Grandview Dr
Mon 5 · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Baby Storytime
Main Library
Mon 5 · 3 PMFree
🎯Board games
Teen Lounge
Main Library
Tue 6 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Toddler Storytime
Main Library
Tue 6 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Intro to Google Slides
Main Library
Tue 6 · 5 PMFree
💼Career🧾Drop-in services
Business & Career Help | Drop-in at Douglass
Douglass Branch Library
Tue 6 · 6:30 PMFree
🎪Kids' show
Pajama Storytime
Douglass Branch Library
Wed 7 · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Preschool Storytime
Main Library
Wed 7 · 11 AMFree
💼Career🧾Drop-in services
Career Help | Drop-in Hours
Main Library
Wed 7 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
DIY Kids | Monster Claws
Douglass Branch Library
Wed 7 · 7 PMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Story Elements: Setting
Main Library
Wed 7 · 7:30 PM$88
🎭Theatre
Clue - Live On Stage
State Farm Center
Thu 8 · 10 AMFree
💼Career
Holiday Marketing Checklist
Main Library
Thu 8 · 12 PMFree
💼Career
SBDC Office Hours
Main Library
Thu 8 · 1:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Cover-to-Cover Book Discussion
Main Library
Thu 8 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Coffee and a Craft | Cupcake Liner Wreaths
Douglass Branch Library
Thu 8 · 5 PMFree
🌳Outdoors
Candyland Family Adventure
Douglass Community Center
Thu 8 · 7 PMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
An Evening with James McBride
Main Library
Thu 8 · 7:30 PM$83–1,323
🎫Concert
Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers
Virginia Theatre - Il
Fri 9 · 6 PMFree
❓Quiz
Unbooked | Trivia
Main Library
Fri 9 · 6 PM$130
⚽Team sports🏆Tournament
Paddles & Pints Date Night Pickleball Tournament
2301-2315 W John Street
Sat 10 · 10 AMFree
🏆Tournament⚔️Miniatures
Titan Games: October 2026 RTT
Titan Games - Champaign
Sat 10 · 12:30 PMFree
🛶Kayak & rowing🎟️Spectator
Fall Family Doubles Pickleball Tournament
2301-2315 W John Street
Sat 10 · 3 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
LEGO Club
Main Library
Sat 10 · 7:30 PM$12.51
All Rockstars Go To Hell Tour
The Space
Mon 12 · 7 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint
Main Library
Tue 13 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Intro to iPhones & iPads
Main Library
Tue 13 · 6:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Table Talk Book Club @ Douglass
Douglass Branch Library
Tue 13 · 6:30 PMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Main Library
Wed 14 · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Medicare Q&A
Main Library
Wed 14 · 1 PM$0–10
🪑Flea market
Members’ Half-Price Sale
FriendShop Bookstore Library
Wed 14 · 2 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
Kids in The Studio! | School's Out Day
Main Library
Wed 14 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🔬Science
DIY Kids | Tech Toys
Douglass Branch Library
Wed 14 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Crafty Adults | Cookies and Canvases
Main Library
Wed 14 · 7:30 PM$88
🎭Theatre
The Wiz
State Farm Center
Thu 15 Oct · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk💼Career
Caring for Aging Parents | Money Matter$
Main Library
Thu 15 Oct · 6:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs
Main Library
Fri 16 Oct · 7:30 PM$51
🎭Theatre
We Interrupt This Program
Virginia Theatre - Il
Sat 17 Oct · 7:30 PM$51
🎭Theatre
We Interrupt This Program
Virginia Theatre - Il
Mon 19 Oct · 3 PMFree
🌳Outdoors
Teen Lounge
Main Library
Mon 19 Oct · 7:30 PM$88
🎭Theatre
Waitress
State Farm Center
Tue 20 Oct · 1 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Help
Main Library
Tue 20 Oct · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Intro to Android Phones & Tablets
Main Library
Tue 20 Oct · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
Advanced Strategic Media Relations
Main Library
Wed 21 Oct · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
DIY Kids | Plastic Cup Stacking Challenge
Douglass Branch Library
Wed 21 Oct · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Intro to Sewing
Douglass Branch Library
Wed 21 Oct · 7 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Writers Lounge
Main Library
Thu 22 Oct · 6:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
Family Fun Night | Paperbag Haunted House
Main Library
Fri 23 Oct · 6 PMFree
🎸Jam / Open mic
Friday Night Jam Sessions
Douglass Branch Library
Sat 24 Oct · 10 AMFree
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
Flannel Fest
West Side Park
Sat 24 Oct · 10 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Latin Night – Halloween Edition!
The Axe Bar
Mon 26 Oct · 3 PMFree
🏷️Other
Teen Lounge
Main Library
Tue 27 Oct · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk🌳Outdoors
Tuesdays at Ten | A Journey Down the Sangamon
Main Library
Tue 27 Oct · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Intro to Kindles
Main Library
Tue 27 Oct · 9 PM
🎤Karaoke☀️Open air
Tuesday Karaoke – Halloween Edition
The Axe Bar
Wed 28 Oct · 11:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
Main Library
Wed 28 Oct · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
DIY Kids | Mini Pumpkin Painting
Douglass Branch Library
Wed 28 Oct · 5:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Main Library
Wed 28 Oct · 6:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Intro to Sewing
Main Library
Thu 29 Oct · 6:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
Family Fun Night | Monster Blow Art Painting
Main Library
Thu 29 Oct · 9 PM
🎤Karaoke
Thursday Karaoke – Halloween Edition!
The Axe Bar
Fri 30 Oct · 6 PMFree
❓Quiz🎯Board games
Unbooked | In Concert
Main Library
Fri 30 Oct · 7:30 PM$89–583
🎷Jazz🎫Concert
Straight No Chaser
Virginia Theatre - Il
Fri 30 Oct · 9 PM
🎤Karaoke
Friday Karaoke – Halloween Edition!
The Axe Bar
Sat 31 Oct · 1 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
Howl-o-Ween
Main Library
Sat 31 Oct · 10 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Latin Night – Dia De Los Muertos
The Axe Bar
Sun 1 Nov · 9 AM$40–45
🏃Running🤾Activities
Cupcake 5K
Carle at the Fields Trail
Mon 2 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Baby Storytime
Main Library
Mon 2 Nov · 3 PMFree
🏷️Other
Teen Lounge
Main Library
Tue 3 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Toddler Storytime
Main Library
Tue 3 Nov · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk🔬Science
Tuesdays at Ten | The Observatories of Chile
Main Library
Tue 3 Nov · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Intro to Artificial Intelligence
Main Library
Wed 4 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Preschool Storytime
Main Library
Wed 4 Nov · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors6–12 yrs
DIY Kids | Galaxy Jar
Douglass Branch Library
Wed 4 Nov · 7 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Finishing Your Story
Main Library
Thu 5 Nov · 10 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Main Library
Thu 5 Nov · 6:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors
Family Fun Night | Dinovember
Main Library
Thu 5 Nov · 7 PM$14–16
🎭Theatre🎪Kids' show
Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical presented by CPD Youth Theatre
Virginia Theatre - Il
Fri 6 NovFree
🏷️Other
Main Library — Closed
Main Library
Fri 6 NovFree
🏷️Other
Closed – Douglass Branch Library
Douglass Branch Library
Fri 6 Nov · 7 PM$32–1,588
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
Gies Memorial Stadium
Fri 6 Nov · 7 PM$14–16
🕺Musical
Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical presented by CPD Youth Theatre
Virginia Theatre - Il
See also in Champaign
Fri 18
🎷Swing🎊Socials
CULX 2026: Champaign-Urbana Lindy Exchange
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Fri 18 · 6 PM$5
🌳Outdoors
Barnyard Bash
Prairie Farm
Tomorrow · 7 PM$0
❓Quiz
Trivia Night "Guilty TV Pleasures" theme" at Yellow & Co.
1830 Patton Dr, Mahomet
Sun 27 · 10 AM
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
2026 Royal Fall Festival
Royal Community Building
Fri 25 · 8 PMFree
🌳Outdoors
Moo-vie Night at the Farm: Luca
Prairie Farm
Sun 20 · 12 PM$28.52
🎉Club💿DJ set
Sequins & Spritz Sing-Along Brunch at Yellow & Co. Events
1830 Patton Dr, Mahomet
Fri 25 · 6 PM$0–12.51
🏰Heritage
Tsukimi (Moonviewing) in the Arboretum
Japan House, Urbana
Tue 29 · 5:30 PMFree
🔬Science
Family STEM Night
Martens Center
At 6:30 PM
🗣️Talk
Medicare 101
Mahomet P.L.D. Central Library
Tomorrow · 6:30 PM
🗣️Talk🧾Drop-in services
Cookbook Club: Of Course It’s Good!
Mahomet P.L.D. Central Library
Mon 12 · 4 PM
📚Literature
Teen Genre Book Club: Realistic Fiction
Mahomet P.L.D. Central Library
Fri 18 · 6 PM
👾Video games🏆Tournament
Hidden Level Smash Weekly #4
110 E University Ave Suite I, Urbana
At 6 PM
👾Video games🏆Tournament
Slambana #236
Illini Union, Urbana
Sat 19 · 11 AMFree
🏆Tournament👾Video games
Sept 19th 40K Singles GopherRTT
Gopher Games, Urbana
Sat 3 · 10 AM
👾Video games🏆Tournament
Show Me Your Moves '26
1401 W Green St, Urbana
Fri 18 · 6 PM
👾Video games🏆Tournament
TSI Melee Weekly #251
Illini Union, Urbana
Sat 19 · 11 AMFree
🏆Tournament⚔️Miniatures
Warhammer the Old World Open Game Day September
Gopher Games, Urbana
Sat 26 · 9 AM$15
🏃Running🤝Volunteering
Empower Through Health 5K
709 S Matthews Ave, Urbana
Sun 11 · 8:30 AM$25
🏃Running🥾Hiking
Strides Against Stigma- GCAP 5K Walk/Run
206 West Park Street, Urbana
Sat 10 · 9 AM$25–30
🏃Running⛰️Trail & ultra
Be a Hero 5K
1301 N. Cunningham Avenue, Urbana
Sun 27 · 10 AM$20
🏃Running🌳Outdoors
Illinois Homecoming Run
1401 W Green St, Urbana
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Venues in Champaign
1400 Grandview Dr
1 event
Gies Memorial Stadium
2 events
FriendShop Bookstore Library
4 events
The Axe Bar
9 events
State Farm Center
10 events
111 N Market St
1 event
Virginia Theatre - Il
17 events
Main Library
149 events
The Space
6 events
Douglass Branch Library
50 events
Douglass Community Center
4 events
2301-2315 W John Street
2 events