DECATUR-Beginning December 6, 2021, families are invited to join in on the spirit of the holiday season with Enchanted Forest of Decatur, a tinsel stroll among a beautiful display of live Christmas trees trimmed in festive decorations. The month-long event will take place in Founders Park, across from the Old State Bank in historic downtown Decatur. Admission is free.
Now in its fourth year, Enchanted Forest of Decatur lights up December 6th immediately following the Decatur Dec’ the Halls Christmas parade after it makes its way through the downtown area to the Old State Bank. Sponsored and decorated by individuals, groups and businesses from Decatur and the surrounding area, every tree is uniquely decorated, and solar lights will give that extra sparkle for an unforgettable Christmas light display. Everyone is encouraged to visit at least twice, once during daylight hours, and again just after sunset to see all the twinkling lights. The trees will remain lit through New Year’s Day.
In conjunction with Enchanted Forest of Decatur, organizers along with downtown Decatur merchants invite everyone to take part in their Downtown Decatur Cookie Walk. Set for December 11th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shoppers will receive one Christmas cookie from each of the participating locations while knocking out some Christmas shopping and supporting local businesses.
Participants will receive a reusable shopping bag filled with a map of participating merchants, a Christmas card that the merchants will sign, a hand-crafted tea towel and a beautifully crafted commemorative Christmas ornament. Then enjoy walking the downtown, meeting business owners and gathering one cookie or Christmas candy per shopping bag, from each of
approximately 25 participating merchants. Participants should start the stroll at 10 a.m. on December 11 at the Decatur Church of Christ Outreach located at 240 Grant Street to pick up the shopping bag and the first cookie. All bags must be picked up before noon.
Advance reservation is required to take part in the Downtown Decatur Cookie Walk. To reserve a bag (or bags), make a $30 donation to the Enchanted Forest via Paypal by December 7th. Supply is limited.
Proceeds of Enchanted Forest of Decatur are donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) to assist in bringing more research for a cure and additional awareness of these diseases. Because of the success of the Enchanted Forest over the last three years, over $30,000 has been donated to LLS. For more information, visit www.
Media Release/Danielle Gibson, President & CEO
Decatur Morgan County Tourism, Inc.
