Champaign-Urbana holiday markets offer three more weekends to find gifts made by local artists and small businesses.

On Saturday, November 14, shoppers can visit the Arthur Park District Fall Market in Arthur, the CU Flower House Holiday Open House and Martinelli’s Market tasting in Champaign, and the Gather & Give Market at Amy’s Place.

Gather & Give also supports the CLU-W Hygiene Pantry of Champaign County.

The following weekend brings women-owned businesses to The Pollinator’s Market in Mahomet on November 20, followed by Champaign’s Holiday Market and Festival of Trees on November 21.

Thanksgiving weekend offers more chances to shop local: Parcadia’s first Hole-iday Market opens in Urbana on November 27, while the Riggs Christmas Market runs November 27–29.

The CU Yuletide Market returns to The Orpheum in Champaign on November 28, giving shoppers another chance to meet the people behind their gifts.

Two new sculptures are bringing color and curiosity to Champaign parks, with one greeting families near a playground and the other brightening a downtown green space.

At Robert C. Porter Family Park, 2310 South Rising Road, Chicago artist John Adduci’s 10-foot aluminum work X Marks the Spot? stands near the playground entrance.

Its vivid colors and playful shape offer a new landmark against the park’s prairie landscape.

At Firefighters Park, 305 South Randolph Street, Scalar adds sweeping white-and-orange steel loops to the downtown setting.

The seven-foot sculpture by La Crosse, Wisconsin, artist Luke Achterberg was selected through a 40North call for artists.

Both works will remain on display for two years, giving residents time to discover them on everyday visits.

The Champaign Park District says more public art installations are planned in the coming months.