The Retreat at Decatur

<a href="https://musictogetherofdecatur.com/pop-up-music-together-class-april-22.html#Schedule" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Generations Class</a>&nbsp;brings babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups together with senior residents at an assisted living facility for an intergenerational music class. It's a full Music Together experience — singing, dancing, and instruments — with the added benefit of warm, meaningful connections between little ones and older adults. Facilitated by beloved teacher and board-certified music therapist Kenya Engram, it's an experience that stays with you. Join us for a class that benefits every generation!

Local Event: Music Together Generations Class

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Music Together Generations Class

The Generations Class brings babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups together with senior residents at an assisted...

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Eagle Eye is delighted to welcome Kasie West and Julie Olivia to the store to celebrate STRANGER THINGS HAVE HAPPENED &nbsp;on Thursday, April 23rd at 7 PM. A purchase of STRANGER THINGS HAVE HAPPENED is required to attend.

Local Event: Kasie West & Julie Olivia - Stranger Things Have Happened

Kasie West & Julie Olivia - Stranger Things...

Eagle Eye is delighted to welcome Kasie West and Julie Olivia to the store to celebrate STRANGER THINGS HAVE HAPPENED  on...

Kasie West & Julie Olivia - Stranger Things Have Happened

Live Thrive's CHaRM DeKalb

🌏 In recognition of Earth Day, Live Thrive invites children of all ages to Kids Day at CHaRM DeKalb. This free event is designed to inspire kids throughout Metro Atlanta to actively engage in recycling, reusing items and make everyday choices that support a healthier planet. Focused on recycling, materials management and sustainable living, Kids Day offers hands-on activities and educational experiences for all ages.&nbsp;

🚩T-Shirt Contest, Material Collection and Recycle the Runway Winners will be announced at 11:30am.&nbsp;&nbsp; 🎟 The event is FREE, but be sure to RSVP to reserve your ticket at <a href="https://livethrive.org/kids-day/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://livethrive.org/kids-da...</a><h2>Free Kids Day Activities</h2>
🚩 Agnes Scott College: Enjoy an interactive sustainability activity. 🎭 Alliance Theatre: Join an interactive story time or drama workshop. 🛠️ Atlanta ToolBank: Kids can take part in a hands-on building activity. 🎨 Avondale Arts Alliance: Get creative with a fun kids craft activity. 🦉 AWARE Wildlife Center: Meet wildlife ambassadors and learn about native animals. 🐝 Bee City USA – Decatur, GA: See live bees and try to spot the queen while learning about pollinators. 🐢 Chattahoochee Nature Center: Explore native animal biofacts like fur, feathers, wings and skulls. 🐄 Chick-fil-A: Say hello to the Chick-fil-A Cow.&nbsp; 🌱 CompostNow: Visit the Compost Kitchen and learn how composting works. 🐐 Cricket’s Mobile Petting Zoo: Meet friendly animals including goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks and sheep. 🔧 Decatur Makers: Try a craft or engineering challenge using recycled materials. ♻️ DeKalb County Beautification: Play an interactive recycling game that’s fun for all ages. ✈️ Delta Air Lines: Look for Widgey the Delta Widget mascot and additional activities from the Delta team. 🔬 Fernbank Science Center: Participate in a fun STEM activity. 🥕 Food Well Alliance: Enjoy an eco-friendly activity and learn more about composting. 🐠 Georgia Aquarium:&nbsp;The Georgia Aquarium team will be onsite with interactive STEM activities.&nbsp; 🚌 Georgia State University Bio-Bus: Explore chemistry, water in the environment and weather science through interactive activities. ☀️ Georgia Tech Solar Racing: Check out America’s first four-passenger solar-electric vehicle and learn about the team behind it. 🎶 Gift of Music: Try out instruments at the Musical Instrument Petting Zoo. 🦋 Monarchs Across Georgia / EEA: Learn about Monarch migration and color life-sized butterflies for the Symbolic Monarch Migration project. 🎨 No More Liddering: Help create a collaborative community art piece that will live outside CHaRM DeKalb. ♻️ Novelis: Meet the Can Man and learn how aluminum cans are recycled. 🗑️ Osprey Initiative, LLC: Play a recycling sorting game. 🏗️ PRAXIS3 architecture + multidisciplinary design: Try a hands-on craft inspired by architecture and engineering. 🌱 Produce’d: Learn about hydroponics by starting seeds without soil. 📖Story Time with Ashley Renee Jefferson: Ashley will be reading her book All of Me Is Nature: Exploring My Five Senses Outside&nbsp;&nbsp; 🎸 Snowden Guitars: See how cigar box guitars are made and hear them played. 🌿 State Farm Insurance: Kids mix soil, clay, water and native wildflower seeds to form small balls that can be planted into areas that need more plant growth.&nbsp; 🚀 STEM Education Experience Inc.: Check out bottle rockets and learn how they work. 🍃 Trees Atlanta: Create leaf rubbings and learn about Atlanta’s trees. 🦍 Zoo Atlanta: Learn about gorilla conservation and how recycling cell phones helps protect their habitats. Bring your old phones to recycle.

Local Event: Kids Day @ CHaRM

Kids Day @ CHaRM

🌏 In recognition of Earth Day, Live Thrive invites children of all ages to Kids Day at CHaRM DeKalb. This free event is...

Gresham Library, DeKalb County Public Library

If you’re looking for a book club where you can connect and build community and friendship, as well as have engaging and inspiring conversations that will help you grow in your faith and relationship with God – Kingdom Readers Book Club is for you. We are a small group Christian book club where we Connect • Inspire • Grow.
<h1>We welcome you to attend our Meet &amp; Greet Launch Party on Saturday, April 25th at 12:00 noon at the Gresham Library (2418 Gresham Road, Atlanta, GA 30316).</h1>
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<h1>What to Expect:</h1>
<h1>·Engaging Conversation</h1>
<h1>·Light Refreshment</h1>
<h1>·Fun &amp; Fellowship</h1>
<h1>·Games &amp; Door Prizes</h1>
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<h1>You may RSVP via Eventbrite at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983883162945?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983883162945?aff=oddtdtcreator</a></h1>
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<h1>For more information, please email us at <a href="mailto:kingdomreadersbc@gmail.com">kingdomreadersbc@gmail.com</a>.</h1>
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<h1>We look forward to connecting and turning pages together!</h1>

Local Event: Kingdom Readers Book Club: Meet & Greet Launch Party

Kingdom Readers Book Club: Meet & Greet Launch...

If you’re looking for a book club where you can connect and build community and friendship, as well as have engaging and...

Kingdom Readers Book Club: Meet & Greet Launch Party

Join us for a movement-based connection to yourself, to others, and to the Earth through Tai Chi &amp; Qigong activities.
You Are Invited to World Tai Chi &amp; Qigong Day 2026
The Joy of Connecting Within
Where: Chastain Park (below the playground, on the corner of Dudley Ln. and Chastain Park Ave NW).
When: Saturday, April 25.
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join us for a energizing morning of movement, mindfulness, and community as we celebrate World Tai Chi &amp; Qigong Day 2026.
This year’s theme, “The Joy of Connecting Within,” we invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover the peaceful, vibrant energy that lives inside you. Through gentle Tai Chi and Qigong practices, you’ll have the opportunity to reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and uplift your spirit.
As we gather outdoors, we’ll also take a moment to appreciate our connection to the Earth—feeling grounded, supported, and renewed in nature’s embrace.
Event Highlights:
<ul><li>Free Tai Chi performances.</li><li>Community Tai Chi &amp; Qigong class (all levels welcome).</li><li>Time to relax, connect, and enjoy nature together.</li><li>Bring-your-own picnic to close the experience.</li></ul>
Whether you’re new or experienced, this is a welcoming space to move, breathe, and simply be—together.
We look forward to sharing this joyful and grounding experience with you
Schedule:
<ul><li>10 am to 12 pm - Qigong Activities</li><li>12 pm to 1 pm - Picnic (Bring Your Own)</li></ul>
This event is suitable for all ages &amp; fitness levels.
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This event is organized by <a href="https://www.bodynbrain.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Body &amp; Brain</a>

Local Event: World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

Join us for a movement-based connection to yourself, to others, and to the Earth through Tai Chi & Qigong activities.
You Are...

Learn the practicality of your chakra system—what keeps it healthy, what blocks it, and how it directly affects your physical well-being, emotional regulation, and mental clarity.
<ul><li>What the chakra system is and why it matters;</li><li>What creates healthy, balanced chakras;</li><li>What blocks or weakens your chakras;</li><li>How chakra imbalance affects your body and psyche;</li><li>How your energy system influences your ability to regulate emotions.</li></ul>
Meet the Trainer
O Slappey, Assistant Regional&nbsp;Director O has over 9 years of experience helping people rediscover a healthy sense of self, reconnect with their bodies, and create the life they truly want. Through energy martial arts, intuitive guidance, and a purpose-driven approach, O helps clients regain vitality, clarify their vision, and take grounded action toward their dreams. Known for sincerity, warmth, and fostering a strong sense of community, O creates spaces where people feel supported, challenged, and inspired. With a gift for igniting passion and navigating meaningful transformation, O empowers others to live with integrity, balance, and joy.

Local Event: Chakra Basic Mini Workshop

Chakra Basic Mini Workshop

Learn the practicality of your chakra system—what keeps it healthy, what blocks it, and how it directly affects your physical...

Join us as we celebrate USA Today Best Selling author Tati Richardson and the release of her new book STRUCK SPEECHLESS! We will be joined by author D.H. Renfroe and the conversation will be moderated by Shawndra of Poppin' Pages. A purchase of STRUCK SPEECHLESS from us is required to attend the event.

Local Event: Tati Richardson & DH Renfroe - Struck Speechless

Tati Richardson & DH Renfroe - Struck Speechless

Join us as we celebrate USA Today Best Selling author Tati Richardson and the release of her new book STRUCK SPEECHLESS! We...

We are so excited to welcome Sydney J. Shields back to Atlanta to celebrate AN ARCANE STUDY OF STARS! She will be joined by Rebecca F. Kenney. A purchase of either AN ARCANE STUDY OF STARS by Sydney J. Shields or CRUEL ANGEL by Rebecca Kenney will be your ticket to attend the event.&nbsp;There are no plus ones.

Local Event: Sydney J. Shields & Rebecca Kenney - An Arcane Study of Stars

Sydney J. Shields & Rebecca Kenney - An Arcane...

We are so excited to welcome Sydney J. Shields back to Atlanta to celebrate AN ARCANE STUDY OF STARS! She will be joined by...

Sydney J. Shields & Rebecca Kenney - An Arcane Study of Stars

ART Station Theatre

True Life Stories (a Moth-inspired event) is a story-telling event for people who have stories to tell and other people who want to listen to them. Guests are invited to throw their name in the hat for the chance to tell a 5-minute story on the theme of “WORK."
Do you have a story about:
<ul><li>A job you love(d)...or hate(d)?</li></ul>
<ul><li>How you got hired? or fired?</li></ul>
<ul><li>An epic workout?</li><li>A time when things really worked out for you? Or didn't?</li></ul>
<ul><li>A time when you worked smart, not hard?</li></ul>
<ul><li>Something that happened while you were at work?</li></ul>
<ul><li>A brilliant scheme that did...or didn't...work?</li></ul>

Local Event: True Life Stories 

True Life Stories 

True Life Stories (a Moth-inspired event) is a story-telling event for people who have stories to tell and other people who...

Decatur Legacy Park

Weather permitting, Legacy Park’s Truckin’ Tuesdays return Tuesday, May 5, from 5-8pm and continue every Tuesday in May. Join us for good eats, fresh air, music, and plenty of room to spread out with your friends, family, blankets, and chairs. Bring your appetite and discover a delicious array of providers — some appearing for the first time — ready and waiting to serve you. Get fed, have fun, all while helping fund ongoing operations at the park. Should the weather look bleak, check in with the Decatur Legacy Park Facebook or Instagram page where any cancellation announcements will be posted.

Local Event: Legacy Park Truckin' Tuesdays

Legacy Park Truckin' Tuesdays

Weather permitting, Legacy Park’s Truckin’ Tuesdays return Tuesday, May 5, from 5-8pm and continue every Tuesday in May. Join...

Join us to celebrate the release of USA Today's Best Selling author Stacey Marie Brown's Bad Lands. We'll be joined by Nikki Jefford. A purchase of Bad Lands (book 4) from us is your ticket to attend the event.

Local Event: Stacey Marie Brown & Nikki Jefford - Bad Lands

Stacey Marie Brown & Nikki Jefford - Bad Lands

Join us to celebrate the release of USA Today's Best Selling author Stacey Marie Brown's Bad Lands. We'll be joined by Nikki...

<ul><ul><li>Weather permitting, Legacy Park’s Truckin’ Tuesdays return Tuesday, May 5, from 5-8pm and continue every Tuesday in May. Join us for good eats, fresh air, music, and plenty of room to spread out with your friends, family, blankets, and chairs. Bring your appetite and discover a delicious array of providers — some appearing for the first time — ready and waiting to serve you. Get fed, have fun, all while helping fund ongoing operations at the park. Should the weather look bleak, check in with the Decatur Legacy Park Facebook or Instagram page where any cancellation announcements will be posted.</li></ul></ul>

First Baptist Church of Decatur

Pregnancy changes everything—your body, your rhythms, your heart. Lullabies for Expectant Moms is a free, cozy gathering in Decatur where mothers-to-be can connect with one another and begin bonding with their babies through song. Facilitated by a board-certified music therapist, this gentle prenatal experience introduces simple lullabies that support early bonding, help regulate both parent and baby, and can become a baby’s first bedtime ritual. Each participant receives a beautifully illustrated booklet of 18 beloved lullabies along with digital recordings to continue singing at home. More than a music gathering, it’s a chance to build community before your baby arrives.

Local Event: Lullabies for Expectant Moms: A Cozy Gathering for Moms-to-Be

Lullabies for Expectant Moms: A Cozy Gathering...

Pregnancy changes everything—your body, your rhythms, your heart. Lullabies for Expectant Moms is a free, cozy gathering in...

Lullabies for Expectant Moms: A Cozy Gathering for Moms-to-Be

The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra closes its 61st season with a program that feels both timeless and urgently of the moment. It is a finale performance designed to stir the senses and linger in the soul. Ottorino Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances opens the evening with elegance and charm, reimagining Renaissance melodies through a lush orchestral lens. Graceful yet vibrant, the music shimmers with courtly refinement while revealing surprising emotional depth beneath its antique surface. From there, the spotlight turns to contemporary brilliance with To Awaken the Sleeper by Atlanta-based composer Joel Thompson. This powerful and evocative work pulses with rhythmic energy and expressive intensity, inviting listeners into a sound world that feels at once intimate and expansive. Thompson’s voice is bold, thoughtful, and unmistakably modern, creating a striking bridge between past and present. The evening culminates in Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations, a beloved masterpiece that weaves mystery, humor, and heartfelt tribute into a series of vivid musical portraits. Each variation reveals a different character, building toward the noble and deeply moving “Nimrod,” before concluding in a triumphant and resplendent finale. Together, these works form a rich tapestry of sound, celebrating history, embracing innovation, and honoring the enduring power of orchestral music. The Season 61 Finale promises not just a concert, but an experience: one that awakens, enchants, and ultimately leaves audiences inspired.Tickets available at dekalbsymphony.org. Program: RESPIGHI, Ancient Airs and Dances THOMPSON, To Awaken The Sleeper ELGAR, Enigma Variations, Op. 36 (Variations on an Original Theme) Artists: Paul Bhasin, Music Director and Conductor

Local Event: DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Season 61 Finale: Respighi, Thompson, Elgar

DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Season 61 Finale:...

The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra closes its 61st season with a program that feels both timeless and urgently of the moment. It is...

DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Season 61 Finale: Respighi, Thompson, Elgar

Avon Theater

Take a magical musical trip back in time—featuring Decatur's own Maxwell Street and Atlanta's&nbsp;Rubber Revolver: A tribute to the Beatles. Tickets $25 at freshtix.com/events/ms-05-29-26-2

Local Event: Maxwell Street: A tribute to '70s Rock with special guests Rubber Revolver

Maxwell Street: A tribute to '70s Rock with...

Take a magical musical trip back in time—featuring Decatur's own Maxwell Street and Atlanta's Rubber Revolver: A tribute to the...

Maxwell Street: A tribute to '70s Rock with special guests Rubber Revolver

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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Local Event: Travel Destination: Decatur Announces WatchFest ‘26 - Showcasing the City to Worldwide Soccer Fans

Travel Destination: Decatur Announces WatchFest...

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Travel Destination: Decatur Announces WatchFest ‘26 - Showcasing the City to Worldwide Soccer Fans

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Kids Day @ CHaRM

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Live Thrive's CHaRM DeKalb, 1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA

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