Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Scovill Zoo on an incredible achievement!

Scovill Zoo has earned the prestigious Quarter Century Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), recognizing 25 consecutive years of accreditation!

AZA accreditation means a zoo meets rigorous standards for animal care, welfare, conservation, education, and safety.

This recognition reflects Scovill Zoo's continued commitment to excellence and providing memorable experiences for visitors.

What an accomplishment for Scovill Zoo and our Decatur community! Congratulations to the entire team!

Visit Scovill Zoo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScovillZoo

10/15/2026

No passport required. Check out this week's lineup of local events, hidden gems, and community happenings. Your next adventure is closer than you think.

https://decaturcvb.com/upcoming-events/

10/09/2026

Had a great time at the Illinois Destination Association in Bloomington-Normal! Learned a lot, had fun with Henry the bird at the Miller park zoo, and explored volun-tourism in Towanda along Route 66!

09/12/2026

Looking for something fun to do tonight?

Catch the action at the Decatur Civic Center as the University of Illinois takes on Roosevelt University on the ice!

Come out for a great night of college hockey and more:

• 50/50 Raffle
• Chuck-a-Puck
• Opportunity to skate with the players!

Call 217-329-6812 for tickets or use the link below to get yours.

https://www.etix.com/.../mvc/online/upcomingEvents/venue...

09/11/2026

America 250 Celebration this weekend in Argenta, IL! The celebration begins at 11 am with a parade, and the events continue throughout the day, ending with fireworks at dusk.

follow their FB page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/OreanaIL

09/10/2026

09/02/2026

Another meaningful addition to the Macon County African American Heritage Trail! The stories shared along this trail are such an important part of Decatur’s history and help ensure they continue to be remembered and shared for generations to come.

Congratulations to everyone who helped make this new marker possible!

09/01/2026

🎨 Another beautiful piece of art has made its way to Decatur!

We love seeing murals pop up all around town, adding color, character and personality to our community. This beautiful new mural at the Decatur Public Library-Illinois was created by local artist Shannon Cook — the same artist behind the Bikini Tree on the cover of our Spring-Summer Visitor Guide this year! 🌴👙

So much local talent helping make our community even more beautiful! ❤️