Upcoming events
Santacon
December 10, 2023
Adults only! SantaCon will be an evening of dancing, games, prizes and a whole lot of cheer. Begin the evening on the square with a DJ, games and costume contest – reindeer, santas, dreidels and nutcrackers welcome. Then, choose from 10 stops at local pubs and restaurants with plenty of seasonal cocktails, mocktails and savory bites to keep spirits bright. Shuttle service will start at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m.
Christmas With The Atlanta Master Chorale
December 10, 2023
This musical event has become a treasured part of holiday tradition and is perfect for family, friends, neighbors, and visitors to share.
Decatur Holiday Marketplace
December 8, 2023
to December 9, 2023
Now in its 32nd year, the Decatur Holiday Marketplace will once again take place at Clairemont Elementary. The school will magically transform into an inviting artists’ market accompanied by delicious food and a festive atmosphere. Returning and new artisans and makers will offer unique handmade items including paintings, jewelry, pottery, gourmet food and more.
Decatur Christmas Parade
December 2, 2023
Start your holiday season with the 2023 Decatur Christmas Parade! Visit downtown Decatur on Saturday, December 2 for a holiday staple filled with fun floats, great music, local celebrities, delicious treats and more. All proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Decatur, and a $500 prize for the best float will be awarded.
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 28, 2023
12 - 4 PM
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.
