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I frequently get questions about finding a good low light digital camera for amateurs or people who are typically casual users.  Low light photography is is a tricky task. Much of the success in getting good shots in situations where light is limited, depends upon the quality of the sensor. Certainly some point and shoot cameras are better than others in low light, but most consumer level cameras can't compete with professional level SLR's. However, there are things you can do to improve those shots.

The idea is to increase the amount of light you're letting in through the lens. Therefore, you can slow down your shutter speed, allowing more time for light to enter,  and increase the aperture, or the opening, to allow in more light.  This is of course, assuming that your digital camera gives you manual control. If not, you'll have to settle for a "night mode" setting. Some point and shoot cameras also allow you to select a higher ISO setting. The ISO refers to sensor sensitivity.

Of course a slow shutter speed can easily result in blurring too. A high ISO also increases "noise" or artifacts in the shot. Simply put, this means it's possible to go too far with any of these adjustments. A lot of experimentation may be needed. Of course when appropriate, using a tripod during any low light shooting can help reduce problems with blurring tremendously.

For more of the details, the following tutorial should help.