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  • Mon 1

    Cena y Ciencias: Serving Up Science One Meal at a Time

    December 1, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cena y Ciencias: Serving Up Science One Meal at a Time
    Martens Center 1515 N Market St, Champaign, IL, United States

    Ven con tu familia y aprende sobre diferentes ciencias. Este programa es apto para niños de kínder a quinto grado. Cena y Ciencias es un programa colaborativo de divulgación científica […]

  • Mon 1
    Album Cover with a green tree and red hippo being lifted by a UFO

    BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES: JINGLE ALL THE WAY

    December 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
    Virginia Theatre 203 W Park Avenue, Champaign, IL, United States

    Groundbreaking banjoist, composer and bandleader, Béla Fleck has reconvened the original line-up of the Grammy-winning quartet Béla Fleck & The Flecktones. Drawing from a vast array of genres – from classical […]

  • Tue 2
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    MEET SANTA AT THE VIRGINIA THEATRE 2025

    December 2, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm MEET SANTA AT THE VIRGINIA THEATRE 2025
    Virginia Theatre 203 W Park Avenue, Champaign, IL, United States

    Santa Claus is coming to town! The Champaign Center Partnership and the Champaign Park District are excited to again welcome jolly old St. Nick to the Virginia Theatre. Reserve a […]

    Free
  • Wed 3
    Two decorated holiday trees are surrounded by wrapped gifts at the historic Virginia Theatre

    Holiday Card Photo Op at the Virginia Theatre

    December 3, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Holiday Card Photo Op at the Virginia Theatre
    Virginia Theatre 203 W Park Avenue, Champaign, IL, United States

    We’re opening up the Virginia’s beautifully decorated Mezzanine Lobby for photographs this holiday season, free of charge! Bring your favorite camera or arrange to have a professional photographer come with you […]

    Free
  • Thu 4

    Winter Nights at Prairie Farm

    December 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Winter Nights at Prairie Farm
    Prairie Farm 2202 W Kirby Ave, 217-398-2583, United States

    Prepare to illuminate the holiday season during Winter Nights at Prairie Farm. This free, immersive experience begins the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs through the first of the new year. […]

    Free
  • Fri 5

    Winter Nights at Prairie Farm

    December 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Winter Nights at Prairie Farm
    Prairie Farm 2202 W Kirby Ave, 217-398-2583, United States

    Prepare to illuminate the holiday season during Winter Nights at Prairie Farm. This free, immersive experience begins the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs through the first of the new year. […]

    Free
  • Sat 6
    In black and white, a man and woman embrace, and four children gather around them

    IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) Film Screening

    December 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) Film Screening
    Virginia Theatre 203 W Park Avenue, Champaign, IL, United States

    THE NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES Rated PG130 Min This 1946 classic Christmas film and all-time audience favorite was produced and directed by Frank Capra.  George Bailey has so many problems that he is […]

    $7
  • Sat 6
    Top: 5 young children sit in a row in leotards. Bottom left: An adult ballerina poses at the barre. Bottom left: A teenage ballerina balances at the barre.

    Dance Arts Conservatory Open House

    December 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Dance Arts Conservatory Open House
    Springer Cultural Center 301 N Randolph St, Champaign, IL, United States

    No previous experience required! Sample the classes we offer at the Dance Arts Conservatory and meet our instructors! Workshop Schedule

    Free
  • Sat 6

    Winter Nights at Prairie Farm

    December 6, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Winter Nights at Prairie Farm
    Prairie Farm 2202 W Kirby Ave, 217-398-2583, United States

    Prepare to illuminate the holiday season during Winter Nights at Prairie Farm. This free, immersive experience begins the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs through the first of the new year. […]

    Free
  • Sat 6
    In black and white, a man and woman embrace, and four children gather around them

    IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) Film Screening

    December 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) Film Screening
    Virginia Theatre 203 W Park Avenue, Champaign, IL, United States

    THE NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES Rated PG130 Min This 1946 classic Christmas film and all-time audience favorite was produced and directed by Frank Capra.  George Bailey has so many problems that he is […]

    $7
  • Sun 7

    Winter Nights at Prairie Farm

    December 7, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Winter Nights at Prairie Farm
    Prairie Farm 2202 W Kirby Ave, 217-398-2583, United States

    Prepare to illuminate the holiday season during Winter Nights at Prairie Farm. This free, immersive experience begins the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs through the first of the new year. […]

    Free
  • Mon 8
    Two decorated holiday trees are surrounded by wrapped gifts at the historic Virginia Theatre

    Holiday Card Photo Op at the Virginia Theatre

    December 8, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Holiday Card Photo Op at the Virginia Theatre
    Virginia Theatre 203 W Park Avenue, Champaign, IL, United States

    We’re opening up the Virginia’s beautifully decorated Mezzanine Lobby for photographs this holiday season, free of charge! Bring your favorite camera or arrange to have a professional photographer come with you […]

    Free
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