Sullivan and the surrounding area prides itself on the wholesome children's activities that it has to offer. Children and families can enjoy good, clean fun through children's theater, swimming, outdoor recreation, and agricultural activities.
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The Sullivan area offers the following activities for children:

• Summer children's theater at The Little Theatre on the Square (reserve your tickets in advance, as these popular shows sell out!)
• Swimming at one of Moultrie Counties public beaches on Lake Shelbyville:  Sullivan Beach, Wilborn Creek, and Wolf Creek State Park. On rainy or winter days, you can come into town and swim in the Sullivan's Olympic-size indoor swimming pool. 
• Fishing with easy access for children at Sullivan's Wyman Park or at Woods Lake on Lake Shelbyville.
• Playgrounds for children of all ages at Sullivan's Wyman Park and at most campgrounds on Lake Shelbyville.
• Fall harvest fun at The Great Pumpkin Patch and Buxton's Garden Farm.

Within a short drive from Sullivan, you can find these children's attractions:

• Aikman Wildlife Adventure in Arcola, Illinois, drive thru wildlife park, petting zoo and gift shop.
• Lincoln Log Cabin, the last home of Abraham Lincoln's father and step-mother. (45 minutes east of Sullivan, near Charleston.​ 

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