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, miniature golf, swimming, outdoor recreation, and agricultural activities.
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!)
* Miniature golf at Sullivan Prairie Miniature Golf
* Swimming at one of the four public beaches around Lake Shelbyville: Dam West, Sullivan Beach, Wilborn Creek, and Wolf Creek State Park,
or at the campgrounds at Lithia Springs or Cook Creek. On rainy or winter days, you can come into town and swim in the Sullivan's Olympic-size
indoor swimming pool. See Sullivan Civic Center for fees and public hours.
* Fishing with easy access for children at Sullivan's Wyman Park or at Opossum Pond 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:
* Rockome Gardens, which includes an Amish house, petting zoo, tree house, haunted cave, G-gauge model train, horse and
buggy rides, and train rides. (between Sullivan and Arcola)
* Raggedy Ann & Andy Museum in Arcola
* Lincoln Log Cabin, the last home of Abraham Lincoln's father and step-mother. (45 minutes east of Sullivan, near Charleston)
