Community Events
Druid Hills Civic Association is one of several local organizations that support the Druid Hills community. Each group has a unique mission and role in the neighborhood.
DHCA's Membership Committee organizes many of the following events, but we also sponsor, volunteer for, and help market our partner organizations' events, too!
DHCA events by season.
Summer
Druid Hills 4th of July Parade
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A treasured Druid Hills tradition, started by Juanita Edwards in 1976, continues to grow in numbers each year! Dress in your red, white & blue, grab your musical instrument or your wheels, and parade with your friends & neighbors.
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The parade starts at 11am on July 4th at the corner of Oakdale and The Byway. March along with a local Fire Truck, our local Boy Scout Troop, police escort, and our "neighborhood marching band" (all ages & abilities welcome!). Come early at 10:15 am to the children’s bike, wagon and stroller decorating event with July 4th supplies provided by local organizations and the Druid Hills Civic Association. Water, lemonade and sweet treats will be provided.
Fall
Community Yard Sale
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​Neighbors gather things they want to sell, sign up, and let DHCA do the advertising for this neighborhood-wide yard sale. Each participating house gets a yard sign and is marked on a digital map for the public to use the day of the sale. Participants keep their earnings.
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Costume Contest & Parade
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Emory Village hosts a Fall Festival each year near Halloween. One of the highlights is our contest, and kids of all ages turn out to compete for cash prizes and to parade together. So fun!
Winter
Holiday House Decorating Contest
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Druid Hills is absolutely gorgeous in December, with so many homes decorated for the season. Neighbors nominate outstanding homes which are then marked with a yard sign and added to a digital map. In mid-December, the community uses the map to tour the neighborhood and vote on their favorite two. Winners are announced towards the end of the month.
Spring
Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour
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As the longest-running home tour in Atlanta, DHCA’s largest fundraiser has showcased many stunning homes and landscapes over the years. Volunteering is a great way to meet neighbors and enjoy our beautiful neighborhood at its finest. See our Tour section for more.
Spring Celebration
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Culminating with the Tour, Druid Hills organizations join together to put on a series of fantastic events for our community to enjoy. There’s a concert on the lawn in Emory Village, a gorgeous gala at Callanwolde, Habitat Helpers and other kids activities, and so much more. Mark off the last week of April and follow our newsletter so you don’t miss any of the fun!
All Year
Walk Druid Hills
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Every second Saturday of the month we take a walk to explore a different area of Druid Hills. It's a great way to meet our neighbors and take in the beauty of this amazing community. Bring a water bottle and bring a friend. Check our newsletter or calendar to see where we're walking this month.
Work Days in our Greenspaces
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Every month, there are one or more opportunities to get some fresh air and do some good in the neighborhood! Raking, mulching, weeding, planting - we do it all - and our community enjoys the benefits of safe and beautiful greenspaces. Make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter so you know what opportunities are coming up that month.
Children's Events
From our 4th of July parade to our Halloween costume contest and parade, DHCA organizes wonderful events to engage your family with the neighborhood. Make sure you are subscribed to and reading DHCA's monthly newsletter to keep an eye out for activities your family will love.​
Habitat Helpers
Druid Hills is a breathtaking oasis in the middle of bustling Atlanta. Our old-growth forest canopy and many creeks give our kids the chance to interact with nature whenever they have the chance. Habitat Helpers, part of our Druid Hills Spring Celebration at the end of April or early May, is a great example. Kids get to work on an engaging project (or more) in one of the neighborhood greenspaces featured on the Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour. Planting a butterfly garden or native seedlings to prevent erosion, kids love the chance to dig in the dirt!
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Upcoming Neighborhood Events
Stay in-the-know
There are so many great things happening in Druid Hills and we want you to know about all of them, whether they are organized by DHCA or our partner organizations.
You can stay up to date about what's happening by subscribing to our monthly email and following our Druid Hills Google Event Calendar.
We strive to keep our socials up-to-date so they're another great way to keep tabs on what's happening in the neighborhood.