- TripBuzz found 8 things to do with kids in or near Mattoon, Illinois, including 2 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Effingham.
- From Mattoon Academy of Gymnastics & Dance to Douglas-Hart Nature Center, the Mattoon area offers 34 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Historic Districts and Gymnastics.
- A bustling town of just under 20,000 people, Mattoon, IL has plenty of shopping, eating, and playing to offer visitors. Mattoon hosts a number of fun and unique events throughout the year, including Bagelfest, a celebration of one of America's favorite breakfast foods, and Lightworks, a display of magically explosive fireworks.
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The Station Theater is a small, intimate venue that offers year-round live stage performances. The theater is loved by locals and puts forth quality productions that up-lift, inspire and entertain.
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Providing a full schedule of live performances and entertainment, the Station Theater is home to the locally managed Celebration Theater Company. Located downtown near many eateries, it offers an intimate, cozy environment.
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Established in 1920, Urbana’s Victory Park is named for the victory gardens that were planted there during World War I. The park has neighborhood community gardens as well as a covered pavilion that can be reserved for events.
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Crystal Lake Park - Lake House abounds in scenic beauty. Boating enthusiasts can rent canoes, row boats or paddle boats for a small fee. The lake house that can be rented for various occasions and can accommodate unto 100 people.
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1096 County Road 1800E, Urbana, Champaig, Urbana, IL 61802
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Founded in 2011, Misty Pines Stables is an equestrian facility that offers a number of services for horses and their owners. These services include full-service boarding, riding lessons, and birthday party hosting.
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Public shows astronomy shows are put on display at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium during the week. The planetarium also offers educational programs for school groups, civic groups, scout troops, and others.
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The renowned Douglas Park is known for its two gymnasiums, grand ballroom, and their tennis courts. The park also has a kitchen, football stadium, outdoor pool, and even an artificial turf soccer field!
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Located near Parkland College, Dodds Park is a 110-acre park with 7 baseball fields and 12 soccer fields on its grounds. The park is known for its 'Tribute to Olympic Athletes Monument', where 41 Champaign County athletes are commemorated.
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Putt Zone Fun Center has two 18 hole mini golf courses, five batting cages with pitching machines, two trampoline basketball units and a robot boxing attraction. Their covered pavilion area provides seating for up to 100.
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Anita Purves Nature Center is a nature center offering nature themed educational programs for those of all ages. The center also hosts summer camps for children and maintains community garden plots available for rent at Meadowbrook Park.