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For Decatur residents with young children, air-conditioned entertainment awaits at the Children's Museum of Illinois, a place where parents and kids can enjoy hours of indoor fun in an educational environment - and away from the summer heat. Designed for children between ages 3 and 12, the museum offers a wide variety of hands-on learning experiences and unique play opportunities that help develop their social, cognitive and physical skills in a safe and chaperoned setting.

You'll find something exciting around every corner at the Decatur Celebration! Each August, thousands of locals and out-of-town visitors head over to Central Illinois to take part in the Midwest's most fun-filled street festival. Read more for details.

Whether you want to find something fun and new to do this weekend, or have friends in town who want to get to know the local area, we have some great ideas for you. Check out Crown Nissan's list of four popular Decatur attractions. Click read more to check out our top picks now!

If you're looking for something unique and fun to do with your family this April, check out one of these two events over Easter weekend. The world-renowned Circus Pages troop will soon bring their heart-pounding daredevil antics, magical acrobatics and exotic animals to the Civic Center, while the Scovill Zoo is getting ready to hold their annual Critter Egg Hunt, which will be followed with free entertainment. Read more for details.

This weekend, the streets will be filled with green hats, streamers and floats for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day parade. Take part in the excitement on Saturday, March 15, 2014, in downtown Decatur. There will also be a run that starts before the event; those who participate can dress up in green St. Patrick's costumes and all runners receive special T-shirts, free food and green beer at the post-race party! Whether you go to run or go to watch, you're sure to have lots of fun! Read more for details.