Featured Events in Decatur in May, 2025 (August Updated)

In this hands-on class, each guest will choose from a variety of premium fragrance oils to create a scent that fits their personality or mood—whether it’s floral, earthy, sweet, or fresh. Once your candle is poured, the fun really begins! You’ll decorate the top with a stunning assortment of pre-poured wax succulents, shaped and colored to look like real mini plants. Mix and match to create your own wax succulent garden that’s almost too pretty to burn (but don’t worry—it’s 100% functional and will burn just like a normal candle when you’re ready). What’s Included: • Candle vessel and all materials provided • Choice of high-quality fragrance oils • A wide variety of hand-poured succulent wax embeds • Step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor • A gift bag to take your creation home safely Whether you’re planning the perfect Mother’s Day gift or a fun girls’ night out, this class is a unique way to unwind and get crafty. Information Source: T Candles LLC | eventbrite

Dave Eggers, author of the Newbery award winning book, The Eyes and the Impossible, joins the Little Shop of Stories Children's Book Festival with the keynote event on Saturday, May 3rd at 7pm at Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur, GA. A Q and A and signing will follow. This event is free to attend but registration is required. A purchase of The Eyes and the Impossible (paperback, hardcover, or deluxe edition) from Little Shop of Stories is required to enter the signing line. Books can be pre-ordered at the time of registration or purchased at the event. Pre-ordered books will be available for pick up at the event at Will Call. About The Eyes and the Impossible: A wild, lyrical, hilarious and beautiful story of a wild dog living and surviving in an urban park Johannes, a free dog, lives in a park hemmed in on three sides by dense human neighborhoods, and on one side by the ocean. His job is to be the Eyes--to see everything that happens within the park and report to the park's elders, three ancient bison who ensure the Equilibrium. His friends--a stalwart seagull, a mordant raccoon, a one-eyed squirrel, and a pelican who can read--work with him as the Assistant Eyes, observing the humans and other animals who share the park and making sure everything is in balance. But changes are afoot. More humans, including Trouble Travelers, arrive in the park. A new building, containing mysterious and hypnotic rectangles, goes up. And then there are the goats--an actual boatload of goats--who appear, along with a shocking revelation that changes Johannes' view of the world. Readers will thrill to Johannes's inimitable and wonderful voice, and will gorge on this unforgettable story of friendship, beauty, liberation, and running very, very fast. About the author: Dave Eggers is the author of many books, including The Eyes and the Impossible, The Every, The Circle, The Monk of Mokha, and the National Book Award finalist A Hologram for the King, as well as numerous books for young readers, including Her Right Foot, Faraway Things, and The Lifters. He is the founder of the independent publishing company McSweeney's and the college-access nonprofit ScholarMatch, and the co-founder of 826 Valencia, a youth writing center that has inspired dozens of other centers worldwide. He is the winner of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Education and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Information Source: Little Shop of Stories | eventbrite

Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation will present our Family Fun Health Fair on Saturday, May 3 from 11am to 2pm at the Ebster Recreation Center in Dekalb County GA. At this event there will be a health panel, vendors, cooking demos, fitness class, health screenings, vendor shopping, prizes, and more. And the best part is, it's FREE. However, you must register to attend. Information Source: Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation, Inc | eventbrite

Linda Peek and Dalinda Peek Willis PACT Kentucky Derby Drawdown Come join us for a fun-filled evening at the Ingalls Harbor Pavilion for the Linda Peek and Dalinda Peek Willis PACT Kentucky Derby Drawdown event! Get ready for a night of excitement, entertainment, and good company. Don't miss out on the chance to win amazing prizes and support a great cause. See you there! Information Source: GMCBA, INC. | eventbrite

1973 DRIVE-IN Cult Classic - In the small town of Peckham, California, many men die for excessive effort during sexual intercourse. When a scientist from the Brandt research laboratory is found dead in a motel, the government sends Agent Neil Agar (William Smith) to investigate the mysterious deaths. He suspects that the deaths may be related to some experiments of Dr. Susan Harris (Anitra Ford), who is researching bees in the Brandt facility. Ticket Price includes reserve seating, pizza buffet, delicious theater style popcorn. Drinks and other add on are an additional cost. The film is rated R Information Source: Famous Monster Pizza | eventbrite

What to Expect: This training will equip investigators with the skills necessary to effectively utilize the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) to enhance missing persons investigations. Participants will learn how to maximize interagency collaboration, leverage available resources, and optimize database tools to track and resolve cases efficiently. Presenter: Inv. James Delk - Office of the DeKalb County District Attorney's Cold Case Unit, Certified P.O.S.T. Instructor 2 HOURS OF P.O.S.T. CREDIT Class limited to 30 participants Information Source: District Attorney Sherry Boston | eventbrite

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Welcome to BLOOM! Come join us at 8 Rivaz Event Space for a day filled with fun, music, and fashion. BLOOM is a celebration of spring and all things blooming. Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere surrounded by flowers, art, and good vibes. Experience live music, and delicious food and drinks. Let your creativity bloom as you party, interact and have fun throughout the day. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and celebrate the beauty of the season. Don't miss out on this exciting event - mark your calendars for BLOOM at 8 Rivaz Event Space ! Information Source: 8 Rivaz Event Space | eventbrite