Blog

Think you can come up with a great cardboard float design that won’t capsize? Then sign up for the 4-H Floats competition, taking place on Saturday, May 30, 2015! Participants must register by this Friday, May 8 to participate, so hurry and sign up!

Think you can come up with a great cardboard float design that won’t capsize? Then sign up for the 4-H Floats competition, taking place on Saturday, May 30, 2015! Participants must register by this Friday, May 8 to participate, so hurry and sign up!

Rare animals, gravity-defying stunts, juggling clowns and other spectacular sights are in store when Circus Pages comes to town! Get details now!

Returning to the Decatur Civic Center on Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15, 2015, the Home, Lawn & Garden Show offers a chance for locals to see and experience the latest, cutting-edge products for home and landscaping use. Read more for details.

In its fifth year, “For the Love of It” will bring local talent together once again to put on a fun cabaret-style performance for residents in and around Decatur, Illinois! The singing, dancing and shenanigans will commence this Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at the Decatur Club, and the second and final performance will take place the following night on Saturday, Feb. 7. Click “read more” for additional information about this upcoming event!

In its fifth year, “For the Love of It” will bring local talent together once again to put on a fun cabaret-style performance for residents in and around Decatur, Illinois! The singing, dancing and shenanigans will commence this Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at the Decatur Club, and the second and final performance will take place the following night on Saturday, Feb. 7. Click “read more” for additional information about this upcoming event!

There’s no reason to stay inside all winter just because the weather is frosty. Instead, take part in activities you can only do one season of the year, when the snow falls over central Illinois. Read more for details about upcoming events.

Getting to meet Santa is one of the fondest Christmas memories that many people have from childhood. At an age when young children still believe in the magic of jolly old Saint Nick, getting to sit down with the white-bearded man himself is a treat like no other. If you have little ones who've never had a chance to meet Santa, don't miss the upcoming Kids Christmas Party at Asp N More. Read on for details about this event.

Holiday cheer is spreading fast through Decatur! If you want to get in the spirit, check out one of these upcoming events. Before the end of the month, Decatur will host a Turkey Trot 5/10K, dueling pianos show and Breakfast with Santa. Click "read more" to check out details for these events now!

Now that we're too old to trick-or-treat (except as chaperons), Halloween isn't just about candy anymore. So drop off the kids with their grandparents and enjoy a night on the town at this upcoming event: A fun and frightful party for adults, the Haunted Halloween Bash at Mt. Zion Convention Center will offer spooktacular entertainment and the perfect opportunity for you to eat, drink and be scary!