Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Decatur for 2026. Santa on the Square brings free photos and Santa Mail on Saturday, November 28, Santa lights the tree on the renovated square on Thursday, December 3, and the fire department lights a giant bonfire for a marshmallow roast on Thursday, December 10. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Georgia Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Decatur
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Decatur
- Santa on the Square: Saturday, November 28, free photos
- Tree Lighting: Thursday, December 3, 6 pm, Santa at 7 pm
- Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast: Thursday, December 10, 6 to 8 pm
- Every date checked on Visit Decatur on Nov 11
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Santa on the Square
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026 (Small Business Saturday); the city has not posted Santa’s hours yet
- Where: Decatur Square, Decatur, GA 30030 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Santa sets up on Decatur Square on Small Business Saturday for free photos, so bring the wish list and your own camera, then enjoy warm cookies and cold milk.
Kids can make a take-home ornament at the Decatur Makers crafting station and write a letter at the Santa Mail station that goes straight to the North Pole, with holiday music playing around the square.
Parent tip: The city also offers free gift wrapping on the square from 10 am to 2 pm for Decatur purchases, so plan the visit inside that window.
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- City of Decatur (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Decatur Square, Decatur, GA 30030 (opens in maps)
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Decatur Tree Lighting
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 6 pm (Santa lights the tree at 7 pm)
- Where: Decatur Square, Decatur, GA 30030 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Downtown Decatur’s annual tree lighting moves to center stage on the renovated Decatur Square, starting at 6 pm with carols, hot cocoa and mini gingerbread cookies.
The F.AVE Chorus leads a community sing-along, Santa flips the switch at 7 pm sharp, and then it “snows” on the square.
Parent tip: Little Shop of Stories sponsors the night and sits right on the square, so it is an easy warm-up stop with kids before the switch flip.
- Host
- City of Decatur (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Decatur Square, Decatur, GA 30030 (opens in maps)
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Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast
- When: Thursday, December 10, 2026, bonfire lit at 6 pm, marshmallow roasting 7 to 8 pm
- Where: Decatur Square, Decatur, GA 30030 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Decatur builds a giant bonfire on Decatur Square, lit by the Decatur Fire Department at 6 pm, and hands out hot chocolate, marshmallows and roasting sticks while supplies last.
The Talley Street Chorus sings holiday classics from 6:30 pm, and marshmallow roasting runs from 7 to 8 pm.
Parent tip: Come at 6 pm if the kids want to watch firefighters light the bonfire, and bring your own marshmallows in case the free ones run out.
- Host
- City of Decatur (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Decatur Square, Decatur, GA 30030 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Georgia Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Decatur Christmas event for kids happens
Write Santa letters at Santa on the Square on November 28, then come back on two Thursday evenings for the tree lighting and the bonfire.
- Santa on the SquareDecatur · Nov 28
- Decatur Tree LightingDecatur · Dec 3
- Bonfire and Marshmallow RoastDecatur · Dec 10
Looking further afield? Our Georgia Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Atlanta, Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Stockbridge. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Decatur Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Decatur this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Decatur for 2026, all on Decatur Square: Santa on the Square on November 28, the Tree Lighting on December 3 and the Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast on December 10.
When is the Decatur tree lighting in 2026?
Thursday, December 3, 2026. Carols, cocoa and gingerbread cookies start at 6 pm, and Santa lights the tree at 7 pm sharp, followed by snow.
When can kids see Santa in Decatur?
At Santa on the Square on Saturday, November 28, 2026, for free photos, and at the December 3 tree lighting. Santa and the Grinch also roam downtown on Thursday, December 17.
When is the Decatur bonfire and marshmallow roast?
Thursday, December 10, 2026. The Decatur Fire Department lights the bonfire at 6 pm and marshmallow roasting runs from 7 to 8 pm. It is free.
Who do I contact about Decatur holiday events?
The Decatur Visitors Center at sherry.jackman@decaturga.com or 678-615-0915.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Georgia?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Georgia Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Decatur on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.