After Thanksgiving, celebrate the season along with the residents in assisted living at Benton House. Music Together of Decatur will help you and our grandfriends get in the holiday spirit with a mix of seasonal favorites and joyous songs from around the world. Make singing and dancing across the generations a part of your family's holiday tradition.

Local Event: Holiday Jingle Jam with Seniors

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Holiday Jingle Jam with Seniors

After Thanksgiving, celebrate the season along with the residents in assisted living at Benton House. Music Together of Decatur...

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Atlanta Freedom
Bands kicks off its 33rd season with "Holidays on Peachtree Street",
featuring seasonal selections that highlight the landmarks along our city's
most famous street. Peachtree Street is always aglow with holiday lights and
happenings. Our program takes us from the elegance of the Fox Theatre to the
dizzying heights of the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel. Along the way we take in
the madness of the DragonCon parade, the memory of Backstreet, and the mayhem
of SnowMageddon.&nbsp;
AFB will stage its
largest concert band yet with over 90 musicians on stage! We will also welcome
special guests from our friends at Voices of Note!
AFB will welcome
Victoria Lemos as your host and tour guide to all the sights. Victoria hosts
the Archive Atlanta podcast, and she is looking forward to telling you some of
the hidden histories behind these famous places. You will leave educated and
entertained!
The tenth season of
AFB’s Student Composer Residency Program will kick off with the premiere
of “Midnight Snowfall”, a new work by Jacob Cirabisi, a music major at the
University of West Georgia. You won’t want to miss the chance to meet this
up-and-coming compositional talent.

Local Event: Holidays on Peachtree Street

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Virginia Highland-Druid Hills

Holidays on Peachtree Street

Atlanta Freedom
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Visit beautiful Pine Lake’s (30072) beach house on SUNDAY, Dec 21, 11a-6p, for joyful access to a dozen artists and makers! There will be pottery, mixed media, jewelry, homewares, self care teas and tools, plant dyed stuff galore, candles, wood art, sassy and whimsical succulents, edible treats, and more. Gifts for others, treats for yourself, and unique items for your home too. We'll also have some tasty snacks for you to nosh on as you explore all the tables and booths filled with handcrafted goodness and visit with neighbors. Facebook event <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1999627494226793" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!
SUNDAY December 21 from 11a - 6p in the Pine Lake Beach house
4580 Lakeshore Dr., Pine Lake, GA 30072

Local Event: 11th Annual Procrastinator's Pop-up

11th Annual Procrastinator's Pop-up

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Join Music Together of Decatur for a New Year’s Eve family music class designed for young kids and their grown-ups. Sing, dance, play instruments, and celebrate 2026 together with this fun, high-energy music party for the whole family.

Perfect for Decatur families who want to celebrate the new year with their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers before noon!
• All grown-ups join the fun
• Siblings under 8 months &amp; 4+ free

Local Event: New Year’s Eve Music Party (Ages 0–5) with Music Together of Decatur

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Decatur Presbyterian Church

Step into a world where music tells stories and imagination takes center stage! The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Children’s Concert invites families, dreamers, and adventurers of all ages to a magical afternoon of symphonic discovery.
This year’s highlight is Prokofiev’s beloved Peter and the Wolf, brought vividly to life with graceful dancers from the Decatur School of Ballet and the delightful narration of Robert Shaw-Smith, whose storytelling will guide listeners through Peter’s daring woodland adventure. Each instrument becomes a character—chirping bird, sly cat, brave boy—woven together in a performance that’s as enchanting to watch as it is to hear.
The program also includes sparkling selections from Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite, where trolls dance and mornings dawn in glorious color; Mozart’s lively Symphony No. 40, bursting with playful energy and elegance; and the unforgettable first notes of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, a musical mystery that has thrilled audiences for generations.
Designed especially for young listeners and the young at heart, this concert is a joyful introduction to the wonder of the orchestra, where stories leap off the page and melodies linger long after the final note. Come listen, learn, and be inspired! Tickets available at www.dekalbsymphony.org.

Local Event: DeKalb Symphony Orchestra presents “Peter and the Wolf”

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Decatur Square

The City of Decatur (<a href="https://visitdecaturga.com/plan/getting-here/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">located just six miles outside of Downtown Atlanta</a>) is gearing up for soccer’s biggest matches coming to the United States, Canada and Mexico with <a href="https://decaturwatchfest26.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Decatur WatchFest ‘26</a>. The 34-day free soccer and music festival will connect Decatur to FIFA World Cup 26™ matches in June and July of 2026.&nbsp;
 The City created WatchFest ‘26 to welcome tourists visiting for the World Cup and encourage them to choose Decatur as their home base. Learn more about planning your visit at <a href="https://visitdecaturga.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit Decatur</a>.
Decatur visitors can enjoy more than 80 eating and drinking establishments, historic parks, walking and biking trails, and an award-winning central square that serves as its main gathering spot.
“Decatur will be the place to be when soccer kicks off in the Americas and we’re looking forward to hosting and entertaining visitors from around the world,” says Sherry Jackman, Executive Director, Decatur Tourism Bureau.
FIFA World Cup 26™ runs from June 11, 2026 through July 19, 2026, with eight matches taking place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Easily accessible by MARTA, Atlanta’s rapid rail and bus system, Decatur will join greater Atlanta to celebrate the arrival of world class soccer to Atlanta.
Decatur WatchFest ‘26 will offer music, games, activities and food and beverages on and around the newly renovated Decatur Square as fans watch the world’s top soccer matches. 
<ul>
 <li>Every FIFA World Cup 26™ match will be shown in Decatur during WatchFest ‘26 </li>
 <li>All matches will be shown in Decatur’s 40+ Official WatchFest Soccer Pubs and Restaurants </li>
 <li>Select matches will be shown (pending FIFA approval) on a large screen on the newly renovated Decatur Square</li>
 <li>Nightly pre/post match concerts will feature named and local acts during Decatur WatchFest ‘26</li>
</ul>
With a MARTA stop in the middle of the City immediately beneath the festival site, Decatur is an easy direct train ride to the action at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Highlights for Visitors
<ul>
 <li>Decatur’s square ranks as one of the top 5 on USA Today’s 10 Best Readers Choice Awards for Best Public Square and Southern Living named Decatur as one of the South’s Best Small Towns</li>
 <li>Dining - Decatur has more than 80 restaurants and pubs ranging from fine dining at James Beard award winning and Michelin-recognized establishments to delicious ice cream and everything in between</li>
 <li>Things to Do - Decatur is a family friendly town with parks, festivals, and events almost every weekend. WatchFest ‘26 will provide daily events over the entire FIFA World Cup 26™</li>
 <li>Places to Stay - Decatur has two luxury hotels steps away from the square and many rentals available within walking distance to the action</li>
</ul>
“We are looking forward to welcoming everyone and showcasing all that Decatur has to offer to the world’s soccer fans,” said City of Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett. “The events around soccer’s biggest matches will give our residents and those from surrounding areas and beyond a chance to be a part of the energy and excitement of this once in a lifetime top-level soccer competition.” 
Decatur is a Soccer Town 
Soccer is huge in Decatur. From international viewing parties and pub crawls to Atlanta United and Decatur FC to the many recreational soccer leagues for adults and children, the four-square miles of Decatur are a soccer mecca. DecaturFC set a new WPSL attendance record twice in their inaugural season and was awarded franchise of the year (2024).
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About The City of Decatur - <a href="https://visitdecaturga.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://visitdecaturga.com/</a>
Decatur, a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, was founded in 1823 and named for Commodore Stephen Decatur. Decatur is the county seat of DeKalb County and is 4.7 square miles with a population of 25,000 people. The city, known for its homes, schools, places of worship, diversity, events and festivals, a thriving business community and award-winning restaurants, is located six miles east of Atlanta. Decatur prides itself on being a friendly city where everyone is welcome! For more information, visit <a href="https://www.decaturga.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.decaturga.com</a>.
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Saturday, December 20

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7:00 PM

The Church at Ponce & Highland, 1085 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA

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11th Annual Procrastinator's Pop-up

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11:00 AM

4580 Lakeshore Dr, Pine Lake, GA

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