Looking for fun things to do? Here are some suggestions of the best things to do in the CU area
- Find unique fashion at a student-run thrift store. Swap out your clothes at Karma Trade - Join our Shared Closet! We’re in downtown Urbana.
- Get an official tour of the Altgeld Bell Tower
- Get ice cream at Jarling's Custard Cup
- See a movie at the Art Theater
- Get inspired by attending a class at the IDEA store
- Volunteer
- Attend the Friday Forum at the YMCA
- Visit the Community Fab Lab to use their 3D printer, make stickers, or tinker in their workshop
- Visit a museum
- Visit the well-designed Museum of the Grand Prairie in Mahomet and take a hike through Lake of the Woods
- Spend an afternoon walking through the Arboretum or Meadowbrook Park
- Rent a paddle boat at Crystal Lake Park
- Have some BBQ at Black Dog
- Grab a beer in Crane Alley, Triptych Brewing, or at The Blind Pig
- Have a burger and a shake (or the best salad bar in town) at The Courier Cafe
- Enjoy live music at one of Champaign-Urbana's many music venues
- See a production at one of the many venues for live theatre, including The Station Theatre or at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
- Spend a few minutes in the garden behind Japan House
- Take a day trip to Allerton Park or Homer Lake
- Take a day trip to Illinois Amish Country
- Go ice skating at the Illini Ice Arena
- Start a knitting project at Klose Knit
- Stop by one of the yearly Festivals
- 秋天摘苹果Curtis 苹果园 ; Curtis Orchard and Pumpkin Patch
- Heartland maker festival 林肯广场年度手工者嘉年华 heartland maker festival 林肯广场年度手工艺者嘉年华
- Go antiquing at Crossroads Consignment Store
For more ideas check the 217 or the Events Calendars
