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Rock Springs Nature Center

3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL 62521

Hiking & Trails

Rock Springs Conservation Area and Rock Springs Nature Center are located at 3939 Nearing Lane in Decatur, Illinois.

Home to a large visitor center, a museum, a restored farmhouse, nearly nine miles of hiking trails, and a paved bike trail.

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Ancient Athletics presents D-Town Throwdown Highland Games

Horace B Garman Park  •  Apr 25 @ 8:30AM

Watch as participants compete in highland games and carry out traditions dating back to the eleventh century or earlier!

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Decatur Craft Beer Festival 2026

Central Park - Downtown Decatur •  May 02 @ 12noon

The Decatur Craft Beer Festival returns to Central Park in Downtown Decatur, bringing together a variety of breweries from across Illinois and beyond.

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Run the World - Tribute to Beyonce & Destiny's Child at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  May 23 @ 7PM

Get ready to dance, sing, and flip your hair like Queen Bey herself! Run the World – Tribute to Beyoncé & Destiny’s Child brings an explosive, high-energy…

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