Events Today in Champaign-Urbana — Things to Do Tonight
Looking for something to do today or tonight in Champaign-Urbana? Here's what's happening across Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, and Champaign County, IL right now — concerts, live music, festivals, family activities, and community events, updated daily.
Today in Champaign-Urbana
- Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile Exhibit — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign, IL, 61820. Arpilleras made by women in Chile create counter-narratives ofurban history from women's perspectives and influence historicalpreservation planning and policy.
Exhibition On View
Feb 26, 2026-Sep 5,
- Unfinished Revolutions: Living Stories of American Rights — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL, 61801. Unfinished Revolutions: Living Stories of American Rights exploresthe bold promises of liberty, equality, and justice the United States was founded on. But the path toward fulfilling those ideals has
- Tuesdays at Ten | The Other British Isles — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Main Library, Robeson Pavilion Room A & B, Champaign, IL. There are more British Isles than just Great Britain and Ireland. These talks will explore the history, nature, art, music and archaeology of eight small islands and groups: the Shetlands, the Orkneys
- Bienvenidos: The Murals and Work of Jose Vazquez — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL, 61820. Murals are not only about bright colors and beautiful imagery, they can be powerful community tools. This exhibition is a glimpse into how an artist working with local people on mural projects can sho
- Parkland College Art and Design Faculty Exhibition — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Giertz Gallery at Parkland College, 2400 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign, IL, 61820. The Giertz Gallery at Parkland College proudly presents the 2026 "Art and Design Faculty Exhibition," opening Monday, August 17. The annual exhibition showcases the work of Parkland College faculty ar
- Your Mental Health Matters: Mental Health Fair — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM, University of Illinois, Champaign, Champaign, IL. Your mental health matters and you don't have to navigate it alone! Join us for a Mental Health Fair designed to connect you with campus resources, supportive services and people who are here to help.
- Books and Bounces — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:15 AM, Urbana Free Library, 210 West Green Street, Urbana, IL, 61801.
- Storytime | St. Joseph Library — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM, St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library, 201 N. Third Street, St. Joseph, IL. Storytime is a 30 minute time of library staff reading stories to children of any age. They ask parents to stay with those under 3.
- Tai Chi — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM, Rantoul Public Library, 106 W Flessner, Rantoul, IL, 61866. Improve your health with gentle movements. Beginners welcome.
- Lunch Skate — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 11:15 AM, University of Illinois, Champaign, Champaign, IL. The event is held on September 22, 2026 at University of Illinois in Champaign, IL.
- Arboretum Tree ID Hike — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM, Arboretum at the University of Illinois, 1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, IL, 61801. Learn how to identify native forest trees of Illinois at Arboretum Tree ID Hikes. Natural Areas Manager Nate Beccue will share identification characteristics including leaf types and arrangements, bar
- Stress Less Tuesday's — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM, University of Illinois, Champaign, Champaign, IL. Stop by our table for stress management materials, resources and giveaways.
- Intro to Google Sheets — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM, Main Library, Friends Conference Room (215), Champaign, IL. Library staff will introduce you to Google Sheets, part of the Google Workspace, to create spreadsheets.
You'll learn how to create a dataset and discover how to format that dataset. You'll also use
- Local Art Exhibit – Shauri E Gonzalez — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM, The Scratching Post Cat and Board Game Cafe, 114 E. University Ave., Champaign, IL, 61820. Walk through the cafe and enjoy a collection of local art by Maryam Shauri E Gonzalez. No admission fee to view the art on the cafe side.
- Champaign Farmers Market — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM, Downtown Champaign, Champaign, IL, 61820. The 2026 season of the Champaign Farmers Market will take placeevery Tuesday from May through October, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.in the downtown plaza at Neil & Main in downtown Champaign.
Vendors offer me
- Tavern Tuesdays Happy Hour — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM, Rose Bowl Tavern, 106 N. Race St., Urbana, IL, 61801. No Band, or maybe there is sometimes... either way it's happy hour for folks that drink.Tavern Tuesdays, 3-6pm
- Teen Lounge — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM, Main Library, The Studio, Champaign, IL. Looking for something exciting to do after school? Middle and high school students can stop by the library for activities and fun.
Children's Services | 217-403-2000
- Friends of the Library: Minature Painting — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM, Tolono Public Library District, 111 E Main St, Tolono, IL, 61880. Join the Friends of the Tolono Library at their Mini-Fundraiser with Mini-creations. For just $1, you can come paint either a mini-canvas OR a miniature D & D characters.
- Teen Open Lab — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM, Urbana Free Library, 210 West Green Street, Urbana, IL, 61801.
- Club Fred at Douglass Branch Library — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM, Douglass Branch Library, 504 E Grove Street, Champaign. Hang out afterschool for games, activities, and more!
For teens and school age children
For more information:
Douglass Branch Library
504 E. Grove Street, Champaign
217-403-2090
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- Light the Night 2026 — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM, University of Illinois, Champaign, Champaign, IL. The Bike Month Planning group is organizing the 19th annual Light the Night, a bike light giveaway event on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 4-7 pm at five locations: 1. Alma Mater Plaza \(Intersecti
- CU Puppet People Work Nights — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM, The Twisted Coloring Book, 44 E. Main St., Champaign, IL, 61820. Join us on Tuesday nights for open studio work nights with CUPP (Champaign-Urbana Puppet People). Don't know how to make a puppet - don't you worry, the Puppet People are here to help!We'll go over go
- Tuesday Happy Hour Goat Hike — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM, Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, 4410 N. Lincoln Ave., Champaign, IL, 61822. Goat Hikes are led by our seasoned volunteers and knowledgeable staff. We'll explore the Eastern portion of our farm along the pasture and pond with plenty of scenic stops for photos. There is also an
- Drop-In Pasta Making Class — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM, Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, 4410 N. Lincoln Ave., Champaign, IL, 61822. Join us for a casual, hands-on pasta-making class led by Caprae Restaurant staff. Learn traditional techniques for creating fresh pasta, from hand-rolled shapes to using a pasta machine. Each week cov
- Puzzling Colors Club — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Urbana Free Library, 210 West Green Street, Urbana, IL, 61801.
- Fraud-Proof Your Business — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Main Library, Robeson Pavilion Room A & B, Champaign, IL. In small businesses, trust is the currency that keeps things running — long-tenured employees, close-knit teams, and personal relationships form the backbone of daily operations. But trust, no matter
- Trivia Night at Harvest Market — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Harvest Market, 2029 S. Neil St, Champaign, IL, 61820. Head out to Harvest Market in Champaign every Tuesday for a fun-filled evening of trivia in the Mezzanine! Test your knowledge, enjoy great company, and compete for prizes- all for free!
No reservati
- Adult Recess — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Various, Various. Recess isn't just for kids anymore! Now it's back—just for adults! Adult Recess is a six-week recreational sports series designed for anyone looking to stay active, meet new people, and have fun witho
- Alpha — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Life Vineyard Church, 702 Turkey Farm Rd, Mahomet, IL, 61853. **Alpha is a space to explore life’s big questions and the Christian faith in a friendly, open, and informal environment.**
**We gather once a week to share a meal, watch a short video, connect with
- Brain Health Series — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Ogden Rose Public Library, 103 W. Main St., Ogden, IL, 61859. Join Illinois Extension for a free Brain Health Series at Ogden Rose Public Library. Health and Family Educator Emily Harmon will offer valuable insights and strategies to keep minds sharp and recogni
- Truth & Beauty: Telling Our Stories in Writing that Moves & Matters | Registration Required — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM, Mahomet Public Library, 1702 E. Oak Street, Mahomet, IL, 61853. In this interactive presentation and workshop, the group will talk about reading, writing, traveling, listening, and imagining, all as ways to freshen and widen our perspectives. Connections to one an
- Emotions Anonymous Weekly Meeting — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM, Faith United Methodist Church, 1719 S. Prospect Avenue, Champaign, IL, 61821. **EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS** is a Twelve Step program for people whose emotions are causing difficulties in their lives. **EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS** has met continuously on every Tuesday since the Fall of 1999.
- City Council Meeting — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM, Council Chambers, 102 N Neil St, Champaign.
- Collage Night — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM, Gallery Art Bar, 119 W Main St., Urbana, IL, 61801.
- Lyrics Unleashed — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM, Hound's Rest, 120 N. Walnut St., Champaign, IL, 61820. Hound's Rest is excited to collaborate with Sound Bridgeto offer a live music series featuring only original performances and songwriting!This event will occur every Tuesday at Hound's Rest from 7-9pm
- CU Broad Comedy — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM, Rose Bowl Tavern, 106 N. Race St., Urbana, IL, 61801. Broad comedy open mic at The Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana.
A group dedicated to diversifying the Champaign-Urbana comedy community. Open Mic Rules: We do not care about risqué language or taboo
- Karaoke at The Axe Bar — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM, The Axe Bar, 114 S. Neil St., Champaign, IL, 61820.
- Infant Playdate at Champaign Gymnastics Academy (Under 2 years old) — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM, Champaign Gymnastics Academy, 219 S. Mattis Ave., Champaign, IL. Be a part of your child’s introduction to movement and gymnastics.
CGA's Infant Playdate is open to babies and toddlers under 24 months old. Open play in their preschool gym will give your child the
- Toddler Storytime at Champaign Public Library — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM, Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green Street, Champaign. Toddle in for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to introduce pre-reading skills to children aged 18 to 36 months, with their caregiver or parent.
Offered at the Main Library every Tuesd
- Baby Storytime at Mahomet Public Library — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM, Mahomet Public Library, 1702 E. Oak Street, Mahomet, IL, 61853. Bring your baby to the Library for a fun storytime featuring lap bounces, songs, rhymes, and books!
This storytime is designed especially for our littlest library lovers (ages 0-18 months) and their
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