If this summer has been promising for one thing, it’s a rather inconsistent forecast. Between rain and heat, sometimes it’s difficult to be outside.Whenever rain or excessive heat comes, it is still possible to have some fun. The Decatur area offers an abundance of indoor activities for all ages. For the whole family there are everyday options such as the Children’s Museum and bowling. Furthermore, the various athletic clubs make it possible to take outdoor activities—such as soccer and tennis—indoors. Beyond everyday options, there are possibilities such as live music and theater as well as art exhibits. Don’t let the weather prevent you from having fun!

Open Daily:

• Archer’s Alley
• Decatur Athletic Club (DAC)
• Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC)
• Play Mor Lanes
• Sparetime Lanes
• YMCA
• Children’s Museum of Illinois
• Monticello Railway Museum
• Next of Kiln
• Avon Theater
• Wabash Depot Antique Mall
• Decatur Area Arts Council
• Old Book Barn
• Hickory Point Mall
• Cherry Berry

Here are some indoor events through the month of August.

• July 31^st – Dinosaurs Before Dark 7pm
  Performances will be held at the Decatur Civic Center Theater. Tickets are $7 for reserved seating. Purchase over the phone at 422-5911, online at decatur-parks.org or at the theatre one hour before show time.
• August 1^st – Dinosaurs Before Dark 2pm
• August 1^st – Legally Blonde 7pm
  Performances will be held at the Decatur Civic Center Theater. Tickets are $7 for reserved seating. Purchase over the phone at 422-5911, online at decatur-parks.org or at the theatre one hour before show time.
• August 2^nd – Legally Blonde 2pm
• August 2^nd – The Power & Popularity of Civil War Music 2 pm
  Music historian and author Dr. Christian McWhirter speaks about the impact of Civil War music on popular culture, Rock Springs Nature Center.
• August 6^th – 3^rd Annual Decatur Celebration Kickoff Concert Featuring: Home Free & LOCASH 7 pm
  The 3rd Annual Decatur Celebration Kick Off Concert features Country A Cappella Band and Champions of NBC’s The Sing-Off, Home Free, and Country Rock Band LOCASH, on Thursday, August 6 at the Decatur Civic Center Arena. Tickets are $20 general admission.
• August 7^th – Ashley Riley at Lock Stock & Barrel 9pm-1am
• August 14^th – First Friday Gallery Walk 5-7:30pm
  First Friday Gallery Walk; 3 Downtown Art Galleries: Madden Arts Center’s Anne Lloyd Gallery and Blue Connection Gallery, 125 N. Water St., and Gallery 510, 160 E. Main St. Visit each for a variety of art experiences, artist talks, hors d’oeuvres, and beverages.
• August 14^th – Gallery 510 5-7:30pm
  First Friday opening reception featuring Shirley Buescher’s watercolor paintings, artist talk 6:30pm.
• August 14^th – Madden Arts Center 5-7:30pm
  First Friday opening reception of Doug Goessman’s mixed media works
• August 14^th – Men of Essence at Lock Stock & Barrel 9pm-1am
• August 15^th – Misconduct at Lock Stock & Barrel 9pm-1am
• August 15^th – Prairieland Punishers 5 & 7pm
  BACKLASH VS. ILLINOIS VALLEY VIXENS; ALL-STARS VS. DARK RIVER; Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 at Giggles on Merchant or by contacting the team through their website at punishersderby.com, or $15 at the door, $5 for kids.
• August 21^st – Women, Wine, & Wellness 5-9pm
  Each year over 70 different local businesses gather to offer product samples, shopping, free wine tasting, health screening, and more!
• August 28^th – Third Shift at Lock Stock & Barrel 9pm-1am
• August 29^th Bonedogz at Lock Stock & Barrel 9pm-1am