Things to Do

You're here for the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon, but what are you going to do before and after the race? Champaign County has something for everyone! Check out these other great events occurring over the weekend and be sure to visit our local attractions!

Events

Entertainment in Champaign County

 


 

 
Clements Comendy Cafe
The Virginia Theatre | April 27 | 7:30 p.m.
Download coupon for Buy One, Get One Admission
 
Spurlock Museum
Bond Movie Weekend | All weekend
Casino Royale and Beyond: Sixty Years of Ian Fleming's Literary Bond | All weekend
Unconventional Bond: The Strange Life of Casino Royale on Film | All weekend
Exhibit: From Protest to Peace | All weekend
600 S. Gregory, Urbana
Exhibits at Krannert Art Museum
Fashioning Traditions of Japan
Counterpoints: Moshekwa Lana, In and Out of Africa
Jacob Lawrence: Toussaint L'Ouverture Series
Processing the Everyday
School of Art + Design Master of Fine Arts Exhibition
Kids @ Krannert | Sunday, April 28 | 2:00-4:00 p.m.
All weekend | 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign
 
Shows at William M. Staerkel Planetarium
Prairie Skies | Friday | 7:00 p.m.
Dawn of the Space Age | Friday & Saturday | 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26 | 7:00 p.m. | 2400 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign
 
The Threepenny Opera
April 25-27 | Shows at 7:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Krannert Center | 500 S. Goodwin Ave.
 
2013 Parkland College Art and Design Student Juried Exhibition
All weekend | 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | 2400 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign
 
The Mystery of Edwin Drood at Parkland Theatre
April 24-27 | 7:30 p.m. | 2400 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign
 
Artists for a Cure at indi go Artist Co-op
April 26-28 | Various times | 9 E. University Ave., Champaign
 
Champaign County Town & Country Amateur Art Show
All weekend | Springer Cultural Center | 301 N. Randolph, Champaign
 
St. Jospeh Annual Antique Show
Saturday, April 27 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | 404 S. 5th St., St. Joseph
 
F.I.N.D. Orphy Days at the Orpheum Children's Museum
Saturday, April 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m., 346 N. Neil St., Champaign
 
Illini Independent Film Festival
April 27 | 1:00-7:00 p.m. | The Armory at the University of Illinois
 
UnBirthday Tea Party with Characters from "Alice in Wonderland"
April 27 | 1:00 p.m. | St. Thomas More | 3901 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign
 
Reduce Shakespeare Company: The Complete World of Sports
April 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Krannert Center | 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana
 
Pygmalion Afterflow: Grandkids and Sun Stereo
April 27 | 9:30 p.m. | Krannert Center | 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana

Where to Shop?

While running reigns supreme this weekend, we also know that shopping is on the minds of many. Before and after the marathon, get your shopping done right here in Champaign County. Market Place Mall has over 80 stores for you to choose from, including the anchor stores of Macy's, Bergner's, jcpenney and Sears. Outside the mall, you'll find plenty of shopping along North Prospect Ave. with Target, Best Buy, Meijer, Walmart, Shoe Carnival, Michael's and more.

We also encourage you to shop the many locally owned retail outlets in Champaign County. Whether you're looking for books, clothing and shoes, crafts and antiques, home decorations, jewelry or wine, our locally-owned shops in all of our communities are sure to have the perfect gift for your those on your list! Click here to find where to shop while you're in town. Please click here to see our recreation coupons with various offers for you. 

 

Need a Place to Eat?

During your visit, many of our local restaurants would like to offer discounts for you and your team. Please click here to see our dining coupons with various offers for you. For other restaurants in the community, please visit here or contact our office at 217.351.4133 for recommendations. 

Recreational Activities

Be sure to check out our theaters, bowling alleys and other recreational activities here. Please click here to see our recreation coupons with various offers for you.

Transportation Assistance

Travelling to, from and around our community has never been easier. To learn more about our community's transportation services, please click here.