Upcoming events
Decatur Wine Festival
November 4, 2023
Red, white, pink, or bubbly? Enjoy an afternoon tasting wines from around the world outdoors on Decatur square. Get a taste of local restaurants; we’ll select a few to sell foodie-worthy dishes inside the festival to help you keep the good times rolling. A DJ keeps the tunes spinning and your toes tapping while you sample nearly 400 varieties of wine. And remember to check out the wall of wine to bring a bottle home with you.
Day Of The Dead Haints And Saints Parade
October 29, 2023
This colorful parade is a collaboration between Placita Latina and Decatur’s beloved Halloween themed parade, “Haints and Saints.” The parade is planned to begin at the iconic Decatur Cemetery, (229 Bell Street) and end at Decatur Square.
Suds Craft Beer Festival
October 15, 2023
Started in 1998, the Decatur Craft Beer Festival—now under the name and beer moniker S.U.D.S.—will be held at the sprawling Legacy Park this fall with more than 70 independent breweries, exclusive beer releases, prominent food vendors, live music and a cause that everyone can get behind: supporting Decatur nonprofits.
Oakhurst Porchfest
October 14, 2023
One hundred percent resident owned and operated, Porchfest has been going and growing every year in neighborhoods all around the country, including the Oakhurst neighborhood in Decatur, which launched its own Porchfest in 2015. Now, on Saturday, October 14 from noon until 7 p.m., Oakhurst will do it all again — and, like previous years, the more folks who take ownership of it, the better it will showcase the best of the neighborhood.
Decatur BBQ And Bands
September 30, 2023
Mark your calendars for Decatur BBQ & Bands at Harmony Park in Oakhurst!! Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta is the main sponsor for Decatur BBQ & Bands, hosted by Ford’s BBQ. The event is free, but VIP tent tickets are also for sale.
Latinx Artist Showcase
September 15, 2023
October 13, 2023
Beginning Monday September 15, works by Atlanta-based Latinx artists will be shown daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Decatur Visitors Center. A closing event will take place on Friday, October 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The show is in partnership with the Decatur Arts Alliance and the Carlos Museum at Emory University.
West Ponce Music Stroll
September 9, 2023
Patios, sidewalks and parking lots transform into stages for a day of free live music and fun along West Ponce de Leon Avenue. Spend a few hours or all day soaking in the tunes, browse the makers market, pop in for pop-up outdoor fitness classes and join in chalk art festivities. The evening ends with the large stage outside the Marlay House Irish pub. Free and family-friendly.
Summer Covers Concert Series
August 25, 2023
7 p.m.
Indulge in summer music nostalgia with a live concert! This new series of free, family-friendly Friday summer concerts on the downtown square are a reason to sing along. Bring your blankets to the Decatur bandstand on the last Friday of the month and enjoy your favorite local bands performing covers everyone will know. The music starts at 7 pm.
Pan African Festival
August 19, 2023
3 p.m.
Returning for its third year to downtown Decatur, this celebration of Black culture and Black joy engages the entire family and community in a safe setting. Festival-goers experience music, food, dance, artists, live entertainment, a children’s art station and vendors, plus they can participate in a self-guided walking tour of the Beacon Hill community. The event is produced by the Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights in conjunction with the City of Decatur.
Full Moon Night Walk
July 31, 2023
8:30 p.m
Walk through dusk and into the night while listening to the sounds of nature after dark and watching for moonrise. The park closes at dusk, so this is a great opportunity to hike with Ranger Jonah. Wear appropriate footwear, dress for the weather, and bring a refillable water bottle, flashlight or headlamp and hiking sticks if you need them. Meet at the South Peachtree Creek trailhead near the Mason Mill Tennis Center. Due to the popularity of this hike, pre-registration is required. No pets.
