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A Calendar of Holiday Happenings
Here's a list of holiday-related events in Decatur and Avondale Estates. If we missed something, tell us in the comments box or post it in the Events Calendar.
There's a lot going on during the holidays, and Patch wants to help you plan your activities with this list of local holiday events. You can also look at the Holiday Guide 2012 for previous stories about the holidays.
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Thursday, Nov. 29
Decatur Christmas Tree Lighting. 7 p.m. at the Little Shop of Stories at 133 East Court Square, Decatur.
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Terrific Thursdays. All day at downtown Decatur shops.
Celebrate the "Month of Merry" in Avondale Estates. 6 p.m. at downtown Avondale Estates shops.
Friday, Nov. 30.
Decatur Holiday Marketplace & Cafe. 5:30 p.m. at Clairemont Elementary School at 155 Erie Ave., Decatur.
Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes. 5:30 p.m. at selected homes throughout Decatur.
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. 8 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Saturday, Dec. 1
Decatur Holiday Marketplace & Cafe. 10 a.m. at Clairemont Elementary School at 155 Erie Ave., Decatur.
Little Shop's Annual Gingerbread Party. 2 p.m. at the Little Shop of Stories, 133 E Court Square, Decatur.
Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes. 5:30 p.m. at selected homes throughout Decatur.
Holiday Art Sale. All day at Little Tree Studios, 2834 Franklin St., Avondale Estates.
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. 8 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Dear Edwina Jr: A Musical for Children by Children. 11 a.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Nativitiy Exhibit. All day at the Episcopal Chuch of the Epiphany at 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave NE.
Jingle Bell Jubilee. 12 p.m. at the Solarium At Historic Scottish Rite, 321 W Hill St, Decatur.
Alternative Gift Market. 10 a.m. at North Decatur Presbyterian Church, 611 Medlock Road, Decatur.
Festival of Saint Nicholas. 1 pm at the Lutheran Church of The Messiah, 465 Clairemont Ave., Decatur.
Holiday Art Sale. 11:00 am at 234 Melrose Ave, Decatur.
Sunday, Dec. 2
Meet Santa Event. 3-6 p.m. at the Avondale Community Club, 59 Lakeshore Drive, Avondale Estates.
Holiday Art Sale. All day at Little Tree Studios, 2834 Franklin St., Avondale Estates.
Festival of Saint Nicholas. 1 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of The Messiah at 465 Clairemont Ave, Decatur.
Dear Edwina Jr: A Musical for Children by Children. 1 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. 3 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Nativitiy Exhibit. All day at the Episcopal Chuch of the Epiphany at 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave NE.
Alternative Christmas Market. 12 p.m. at 1200 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta.
A Service of Lessons and Carols. 7 p.m. at Julia Thompson Smith Chapel at Agnes Scott College. Open to the public.
Monday, Dec. 3
Avondale Estates Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. 6 p.m. Clarendon Avenue and South Avondale Road, Avondale Estates.
Tuesday, Dec. 4
The Mayors Motorcade. Downtown Avondale Estates.
Wednesday Dec. 5
Joyful Noise Concert. 8 p.m. at Agnes Scott College. Open to the public.
Nativitiy Exhibit. All day at the Episcopal Chuch of the Epiphany at 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave NE.
Thursday, Dec. 6
A Service of Lessons and Carols. 5 p.m. at Presser Hall at Agnes Scott College.
Nativitiy Exhibit. All day at the Episcopal Chuch of the Epiphany at 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave NE.
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol: A Solo Performance by Mark Cabus. 7:30 p.m. at Agnes Scott College. $15.
Merry Little Holiday Shorts. 8 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Terrific Thursdays. All day at downtown Decatur shops.
Celebrate the "Month of Merry" in Avondale Estates. 6 p.m. at downtown Avondale Estates shops.
Friday, Dec. 7
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol: A Solo Performance by Mark Cabus. 7:30 p.m. at Agnes Scott College. $15.
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. 8 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Saturday, Dec. 8
The Nutcracker. 2 and 7 p.m. at the Decatur High Performing Arts Center, 310 N. McDonough St., Decatur.
Avondale Lake Tree Lighting. 6 p.m. at Lake Avondale in Avondale Estates.
Menorrah Lighting. Across from Avondale Estates City Hall.
8 p.m. at the Academy Theatre.
Nativitiy Exhibit. All day at the Episcopal Chuch of the Epiphany at 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave NE.
Merry Little Holiday Shorts. 3 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Dear Edwina Jr: A Musical for Children by Children. 11 a.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. 8 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Sunday, Dec. 9
Avondale Estates Christmas Tour of Homes & Holiday Market. The market starts at noon, the tour at 3 p.m. at the Avondale Community Club, 59 Lakeshore Drive, Avondale Estates.
The Nutcracker. 2 p.m. at the Decatur High Performing Arts Center, 310 N. McDonough St., Decatur.
. 2:30 p.m. at the Academy Theatre.
Advent 2012. 7 p.m. at Decatur First United Methodist Church at 300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur.
This Is The Story. 5 p.m. at The Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur.
Merry Little Holiday Shorts. 7 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Dear Edwina Jr: A Musical for Children by Children. 1 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. 3 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
HLM/Fairfield Mortgage Toys for Tots Open House. 3:00 p.m. at 125 Clairemont Ave., Decatur.
Thursday, Dec. 13
Merry Little Holiday Shorts. 8 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Terrific Thursdays. All day at downtown Decatur shops.
Holiday Bonfire & Marshmallow Roast. 7 p.m. on Decatur Square.
Celebrate the "Month of Merry" in Avondale Estates. 6 p.m. at downtown Avondale Estates shops.
Friday, Dec. 14
DeKalb CSB's Crossroads Annual Holiday Bazaar. 10 a.m. at DeKalb Community Service Board, 445 Winn Way, Decatur.
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. 8 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Saturday, Dec. 15
Breakfast with Santa. 8 a.m. at Courtyard Marriott, 130 Clairemont Ave, Decatur.
Oakhurst Holiday Bazaar & Fair Trade Market. 10 a.m. at Oakhurst Church at 630 East Lake Drive, Decatur.
The Handmade Gift Fair. 11 am at 1526 Dekalb Ave. NE, Atlanta.
8 p.m. at the Academy Theatre.
Sal Lizard-Being Santa Claus book signing/talk. 2 p.m. at Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Merry Little Holiday Shorts. 3 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Dear Edwina Jr: A Musical for Children by Children. 11 a.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. 8 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Sunday, Dec. 16
Holiday Kid's Cookie Party. Sessions starting at 9:30 a.m. at Sweet N' Sinful at 4 Pine St. Ste B, Avondale Estates.
Paper Making! Make Holiday Greetings! 2 p.m. at Oakhurst Community Garden of the Wylde Center, 435 Oakview Road, Decatur.
Decorate Decatur Contest. Judging in the neighborhoods.
Merry Little Holiday Shorts. 7 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Dear Edwina Jr: A Musical for Children by Children. 1 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. 3 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Monday, Dec. 17
Judging for Christmas Spirit Awards. Avondale Estates.
Tuesday, Dec. 18
Presentation of Christmas Spirit Awards. Avondale Estates.
Thursday, Dec. 20
Terrific Thursdays. All day at downtown Decatur shops.
Celebrate the "Month of Merry" in Avondale Estates. 6 p.m. at downtown Avondale Estates shops.
Friday, Dec. 21
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. 8 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Friday, Dec. 22
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. 8 p.m. at OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur.
Sunday, Dec. 23.
Y’all Come Christmas Eve Choir Rehearsal. 7 p.m. at Decatur United Methodist Church at 300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Monday, Dec. 24
Candlelight Services. 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Decatur United Methodist Church at 300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Candlelight Communion Service. 11 p.m. at Decatur United Methodist Church at 300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
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