Christmas Open House in Decatur

Lillie Beth Warner • November 9, 2022

Christmas Open House is returning to Downtown Decatur November 10th!

Christmas is coming! Downtown Decatur is kicking off Christmas with a celebration like no other! Christmas Open House will include so many fun activities for the whole family. Be sure to make your way to Downtown Decatur on November 10th to take part in all the action!

Two Tree Lightings!

There will be not one but TWO Tree Lightings this year in Downtown Decatur! The first tree to light up Downtown will be at 6:00 PM and it is located at Old State Bank on Bank Street! Be sure to stop in the oldest bank building in Alabama this Christmas season to get a sense of Christmases past.

Another place to pop into this festive season is the Historic Train Depot and Railroad Museum. The Train Depot will be presenting its new holiday layout starting at 6:30 PM on November 10th. The beautiful depot is a perfect spot to watch trains go by as you cozy up with loved ones!

Lastly, at 8:30 PM there will be a joyous celebration on 2nd Avenue for the inaugural Tree Lighting of the brand new stunning Christmas Tree located at the center courtyard of the Alabama Center for the Arts!

See a special guest!

The merchants of Downtown Decatur have asked their friend Santa Claus to make an extra special stop in Decatur for the celebration! He will be available to hear Christmas lists and take photos with at the Paper Chase and MeritHouse Reality!

Ride in a Christmas Carriage!

Take your family on a carriage ride for $5! This is a super fun activity to get everyone in the Christmas spirit!

Shop all the Christmas deals!

Join the merchants of Downtown Decatur as they celebrate Christmas a little early with a fun-filled open house! Bank Street and 2nd Avenue Merchants will be open a little later than there usual hours to help shoppers get a head start on their Christmas lists! There are plenty of wonderful shops located in Downtown Decatur, you are sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list!

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