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The holiday decorations are up and downtown Decatur sparkles with endless twinkly lights and dozens of glittering storefronts. You are invited to enjoy the Indie-catur holiday experience with festivities on the square, and local cheer throughout the season.
Holiday Events NoVEMBER
Small Business Saturday + Milk and Cookies with Santa Bring that gift list and check it twice! “Shop small” for gifts at city of Decatur businesses and then head to the tent on the square to get your purchases expertly gift-wrapped for free!
nov. 25
Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy freshbaked cookies, have some milk, and take a photo with Santa! Register for this free event at freshtix.com so we have plenty of cookies and milk for everyone. Sponsored by Decatur Business Association and Downtown Development Authority.
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A Decatur tradition! Enjoy caroling, hot cocoa and “snow.” At 7 p.m. sharp, Santa himself flips the switch to light the tree atop Little Shop of Stories on East Court Square.
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December NEW! Holiday Movie Night on West Ponce
Dec. 8
Because we can! Frosty the Snowman (yes, the animated classic) lights up the screen at 7 p.m., followed by the iconic, glamorous White Christmas (Ladies on the lam! Gents with feather fans! A rustic mountain lodge, true love and loyalty!) Come out early to snag your spot, do some shopping, or grab dinner before showtime. Bring chairs and blankets to keep it cozy.
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Bonfire + Marshmallow Roast on the Square
Dec. 14
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Roast a marshmallow (or two) around a roaring 10’ x 10’ bonfire, 7-8 p.m. Register for this free event at freshtix.com so we have plenty of marshmallows for everyone! Hosted by the Decatur Business Association and supervised by the Decatur Fire Department.
Grand Menorah Lighting Join in the Chanukah celebration on the square at 6 p.m. Enjoy hot drinks, latkes, music, and photos with Mr. Dreidel! Chabadintown.org has the
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Find a book for any age at Little Shop of Stories from baby's first classics to contemporary adult non-fiction.
shopDEALSm+erExrytended Hours Start with a brunch, lunch or caffeine to-go on the square or West Ponce before tackling your holiday shopping list! Find all that you are looking for - hostess gifts, stand-out party attire, toys for the little ones and more - in Decatur.
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Get Gifty with Holly Octopus + Find Free Art Enjoy seasonal shopportunities, snacks, special in-store events, sales, and extended hours. Plus, on each Terrific Thursday, 10 artsy octopi will be placed by artist Larry Holland in participating shops around Decatur. If you're lucky enough to find an octopus, you get to keep it!
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All the sweets + Foodie Faves Splash of Olive 201 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Entrance on Commerce. splasholive.com @splashofolive Butter and Cream 416 Church St. butterandcream.com @butterandcreamatl Greene’s Fine Foods 141 E. Trinity Pl. greenesfinefoods.com @greenesfinefoods
Furry Tails Pet Shop 228 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. fursidepetgrooming.com @furry_tails_on_ponce
Story Time Little Shop of Stories 133 E. Court Sq. littleshopofstories.com @littleshopofstories
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For the Kiddos Salon Red Kids 123 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. salonred.com @salonredkids Treehouse Kid & Craft 533 W. Howard Ave. treehousekidandcraft.com @treehousekidandcraft Salon Red Kids
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Sq/Ft stocks whismical home goods and a snarky collection of cards.
Quirky Finds + Slightly Sarcastic Socks Sq/Ft 149 Sycamore St. sqftdecatur.com @sqft_decatur
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Quality Threads + Bold Prints Boutique Karma 145 Sycamore St. boutique-karma.com @shopboutiquekarma Collage 114 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. worldofcollage.com @shopcollageatl
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Squash Blossom 113 East Court Square squashblossomboutique.com @squashblossomboutique
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TrĂŠs Jolie 427 Church St. tresjoliebtq.com | @tresjoliebtq
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Doggy Dogg 310 E. Howard Ave. heydoggydogg.com @doggydoggatl Mellow Mushroom 340 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. mellowmushroom.com @mellowmushroom
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Natural Body Spa 225 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. naturalbody.com @naturalbodyspadecatur
Aimee Jewelry and Fine Arts Gallery 335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. aimeejewelryandgallery. com
Pure Barre Decatur 415 Church St. purebarre.com @purebarredecatur Solidcore 150 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. solidcore.co @solidcore
snap a selfie Find festive photo frames in these Terrific Thursdays shops. Post your pic on Instagram or Facebook with #holidaydecaturga for a chance to win sweet seasonal prizes!
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Kismet Jewelers 414 Church St. kismetfinejewelryandart. com Worthmore Jewelers 117 E. Court Square worthmorejewelers.com @worthmorejewelers
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Lovely DĂŠcor Found Co. Decatur 335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. foundcodecatur.com @foundcodecatur Trinity Mercantile & Design 116 E. Trinity Pl.. trinity-decatur.com @trinitydecatur
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HomeGrown 412 Church St. homegrowndecatur.com @homegrowndecatur
Wild Oats and Billy Goats 112 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. wildoatsandbillygoats.com
Vivid Boutique 308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. vividdecatur.com | @vividboutiquedecatur
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More Jolly for your jingle in november Spend $200 in any city of Decatur shop in November (excludes restaurants) to receive a $20 local restaurant gift card. Bring your receipt(s) to the Visitors Center at 113 Clairemont Ave. or to the tent on the square during Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25 to claim your gift card(s). Limited to three gift cards per shopper.
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Browse folk and fine art, and handcrafted goods, made by local and regional artists, curated by Wild Oats and Billy Goats.
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Dive into a pizza, a sandwich, or other hearty fare to celebrate your holiday deals!
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Remember to check out free family-friendly evening events on the square, too! See them all on page 2.
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deals + Updates Find a complete, up-to-date list of participating shops and their special offers at visitdecaturgeorgia.com/ terrificthursdays.
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Deck Your Halls only-in-decatur ornaments
Choose from four designs by artist Lisa Huggins, perfect for your holiday décor – or to give! They are available for purchase at the Decatur Visitors Center and local shops including Wild Oats and Billy Goats, HomeGrown, Little Shop of Stories, Worthmore Jewelers, Found Co., and Trinity Mercantile and Design. This is the sixth collection of handcrafted ornaments commissioned by the Decatur Tourism Bureau and the Decatur Arts Alliance. All proceeds go toward the 2018 ornament.
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Buy the pictured of three for $45. Single ornaments are $18.
Pop-UP SHOP p The Root City holiday pop-up sho , opens on Small Business Saturday ks. Nov. 25, and runs for just four wee e suit Where? One W. Court Square, next #110 – in the large gallery space se to Souper Jenny. Pop in and brow love handcrafted wares created with by local Atlanta makers for gifts and stocking stuffers you won’t find anywhere else. It's a great way to #shoplocal! hellorootcity.com @hellorootcity | #rootcity
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host a holiday Party Restaurants in downtown Decatur and Oakhurst make great locations for holiday parties. Go ahead and make that call, they fill up fast!