The Decatur Minute

How have we already come to the end of October?! Halloween is one week away, and to me, that means the holidays are upon us. But let’s not put the cart before the horse…go out and enjoy all of the Halloween festivities that Decatur has to offer and we can start talking about the holidays next week.

• Leapin’ Lizzards’ 4th annual Halloween Bash Dance Party

  Want a fun and safe alternative to the normal trick or treating for your little ghouls?  Leapin’ Lizards is hosting its 4th Annual Halloween Dance Party with Avondale Estates’ very own Dean Donut!  On Saturday October 29th from 10am – 3pm the entire family can join us as Dean Donut hosts the fang-tastic dance party for the little ghouls, face painting, pizza, hot dogs, goodie bags, trick or treating in a safe environment, photo sessions on a “not so scary” set and lots inflatable fun.

• Decatur’s 2nd annual Decorate Decatur Halloween Contest
• Homegrown Halloween Parade & Monsters Ball
  Sunday, Oct. 30 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on and around the square in downtown Decatur.  The event is geared for all ages and is free to the community.  Put on your most ghoulish costume and come celebrate Halloween.  3 p.m. – the younger set can kick off the afternoon with a Halloween story time at Little Shop of Stories; 4 p.m. – local zombies and goblins, young and old, will meet at the Community Bandstand for a walking parade around downtown Decatur.  5 – 7 p.m. – enjoy the haunting sounds of The Dammages (www.thedammages.com) as they claim the bandstand for the Monsters’ Ball, an all-ages costumed dance and band party.  Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy live music, door prizes from local businesses and some tricks and treats to round out the festivities.  The event is sponsored by HomeGrown Decatur, an artists’ market at 412 Church St.  For more information visit www.homegrowndecatur.com or www.facebook.com/HomeGrownHalloween
• Twain’s 3rd Annual Moonshiner’s Ball
  Saturday, October 29th. Doors open at 8pm, and it’s $5 to get in. They’ve got two great bands for the night: Megan Jean & the KFB, and Dirty Bourbon River Show! Costume contests, a Fortune Teller, and Photo Booth. Mark it on your calendars cause this can’t be missed! Click here for more info
• Ebster’s House of Horror
  When:  Saturday, October 29^th, 2011
  Time:   7:30-11:30pm
  Where:  Beacon Hill Center (430 W. Trinity Place)
  Cost: $2.00 per person Children Under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Come Visit Zombie Land, Crystal Lake, The Mortuary and the Butcher Shop, IF YOU DARE!!
• Halloween Dance hosted by Decatur Active Living
  Decatur Active Living would like to invite the 4/5 Academy at Fifth Avenue students and other fourth and fifth graders in the Decatur Community to it’s first Halloween Dance.  Come dressed in your Halloween Costume and join us for a evening for fun, food and music.
  When:          Saturday, October 29^th
  Time:           6:30pm-8:30pm
  Location:      Ebster Gym (404 Electic Avenue)
  Cost:           $5.00; Chaperons are free
  All participants will receive a free 4×6 photo and a free ticket to the Haunted House at Beacon Hill 430 W. Trinity Place (Decatur Active Living Temporary Location).
  Parking is available in the Calloway lot at the corner of Commerce St. and Trinity Pl.
  Please RSVP October 27 at 404-377-0494
  Contact Stacy Green 678-553-6549; Stacy.Green@decaturga.com or
  Lee Williams 678-553-6551;Lee.Williams@decaturga.com