Wild Heaven Beer & Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
Wind down with two Atlanta faves, Wild Heaven Beer & Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q at Toco Hills. Choose from 12 beer taps, carefully curated local wines and house-made cocktails. Pair with smoked-on-site BBQ and settle into the lively taproom vibes. Details: 2935-B N. Druid Hills Rd., wildheavenbeer.com/toco-hills
Lullwater Preserve Trail
Escape the city on Lullwater Preserve’s 3.2-mile trail, winding through towering trees alongside Candler Lake and across a scenic bridge to the ruins of a 1920s powerhouse and a tumbling spillway waterfall. Details: 1463 Clifton Rd. NE
Brave + Kind Bookshop
Calling all pint-sized bookworms! Your next great read is at Brave + Kind Bookshop. This charming children’s literary haven features artfully curated selections chosen to inspire courage and kindness. Browse their shelves, then stick around for bilingual story times, youth book club meet-ups and even budding writers’ workshops. This cozy shop makes discovering your next […]
JOIE
Step into a little holiday magic at JOIE, an immersive seasonal experience at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center running through Jan. 3. Catch a dazzling spectacle packed with live music, dance, acrobatics and puppetry. Then, wander through the Winter Wonderland Light Forest, where twinkling lights, snow, fire and whimsical characters bring the season to life. Details: […]
Decatur Arts Alliance
Art is everywhere in Decatur thanks to the Decatur Arts Alliance. Explore creative gems through the Decatur Artway, Decatur Box Project, #LookUpDecatur and Secret Doors Decatur or discover both local and international artists through year-round exhibitions and performances. Unlock your inner artist, take part in ongoing art classes and connect with this neighborhood’s vibrant art […]
Marcel DeBary Gagnon: Purpose-Driven Powerhouse • Wrestler • Mother
Marcel DeBary Gagnon got it from her mama—her passion for giving back, that is. Inspired by the women who came before her, Gagnon treats service as a lifestyle: showing up, giving her best and leaving people better than she found them. It’s a tradition she’s kept alive with real action, even while juggling a busy […]
Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker
DEC. 19-20 Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker Ballethnic Dance Company Times Vary | $43 Experience the magic of the holidays with this soulful reimagining of the beloved classic set along Atlanta’s historic Sweet Auburn Avenue in the 1940s. ballethnic.org
2026 Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe
DEC. 11-12 2026 Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe Clairemont Elementary Friday, 5:30-9pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm | Free Shop for holiday gifts like jewelry, clothing, bath products, handmade crafts and more. The cafe will be filled with fresh-baked treats and live music from community musicians. decaturholidaymarketplace.com
Menorah Lighting
DEC. 6 Menorah Lighting Decatur Marta Plaza 4:30-6:30pm | Free Gather for the annual menorah lighting ceremony to celebrate the Hanukkah season. decaturga.com
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
DEC. 4-5 A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Glenn Auditorium 8pm | $20 Celebrate the start of Christmas with this beloved Atlanta tradition featuring festive choral music performed by the Emory Concert Choir and University Chorus. tickets.arts.emory.edu/2026lessonsandcarols
