Embark on an exclusive whiskey odyssey with Decatur Package Store and Brick Store Pub. Check out selections from George T. Stagg (2023), Old Rip Van Winkle (2023), and vintage Old Fitzgerald (fall 2018), and others. Tickets for this private event are limited, so secure your spot today.

Come one, come all for the hometown Fourth of July festivities. Glide or stroll alongside the Pied Piper Parade through downtown. Gather on the grass for the annual dazzling fireworks display, which starts at 9 p.m. Claim your lawn spot early.

Fun, free and educational for the whole family, Decatur’s “Pan African Festival” is a celebration of Black culture. The event, produced by the Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights in conjunction with the City of Decatur, features cultural activities, art exhibitions, African cuisine and vendors.

Nothing says summer like live music outdoors. This free concert series is happening the last Friday of each month at the Decatur bandstand through August 23. The music starts at 7 p.m., so stop by to see if your favorite local band is playing.

Attention all jazz lovers. Head to Oakhurst on Thursday evenings in September. Picnic at sunset outside the Solarium. Enjoy a free outdoor concert on the lawn from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the public. Remember to bring a blanket. No high-back chairs, please. Every Thursday in September sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 7-9 pm

You can jam out all day, Saturday, Sept. 14, when the patios and parking lots transform into stages along West Ponce de Leon Ave. for the annual “West Ponce Music Stroll.” The music goes from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Other festivities include a makers market, chalk art and fitness classes, all free. That morning, the annual 5K run and dog walk will be hosted by Fleet Feet. Registration required.