Join us at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center on Tuesday, February 10th, at 6 pm for an exciting evening of discovering art that has been cherished and ready to find a new home. All pieces up for auction have been sourced from our generous local...

Come out and enjoy these fabulous Queens, play some bingo, win some prizes, and support the Carnegie! Admission includes 3 Bingo cards. Admission is $25 (PRE-SALE) or $30 at the door. Table Admission (8 admissions) is $175 (PRE-SALE ONLY). Doors will open at 6:00 pm....

Join us for a delicious way to give back! Come out and enjoy some amazing food from The Brick while supporting a great cause! This fundraiser supports Lily Candidate for Lady Barks A Lot and Balto Candidate for Sir Bow Wow. Help them raise money...

Free cake for everyone! Join the Carnegie Carnival Royals in celebrating the Carnival Season. There will be cakes galore, dancing along to fantastic tunes, libations, and just an all-around blast!

"The River City", Decatur, Alabama, hosts a fabulous running/biking trail and some of the nicest runners you’ll ever meet. Join us for our annual Carnival Frolic 13.1-mile race taking you through our acclaimed historic districts, along the Tennessee River, and through Point Mallard Park. Race...

Too many events- not enough time?? Beginning at 11 a.m. grab a quick bite from the Carnival Street Eats food truck court located at Casa Grande Park between Grant and Johnston Streets. We have a variety of options! Enjoy Effie D’s, Sandman Sandmiches, Camellia Coffee...

The Carnegie Visual Arts Center partners with the Kiwanis of Decatur to offer free Valentine art projects for kids as we celebrate Carnegie Carnival for the LOVE of the arts. Creation Station is located at the Alabama Center for the Arts-Performing Arts Building.The Carnegie Carnival...

Take a break from the day’s activities with good food and drink paired with live Mardi Gras music at The Brick. This event is suitable for the whole family during food service hours. Note: This event is free to attend plus the cost of food...

Join CASA of North Alabama for a morning of free kids’ events and games, family entertainment, and art for everyone. Stay for a parade fit for a prince and princess. Watch local children and teens parade via foot, bike, and float starting at Founders Park...

Dogs of all sizes and breeds, dressed in their Mardi Gras best, will gather at Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA)!    Parade & Costume Contest Registration $15 (1 dog), $20 (2 dogs), & $25 (3 dogs)   Registration begins at 12:00 p.m., costume contest...

FREE Movie Presented by the Carnegie Visual Arts Center - A modern twist on a classic tale from Walt Disney Animation Studios features a beautiful girl named Tiana who dreams of owning her own restaurant. When she meets a frog prince who desperately wants to...

Have you ever seen a full-size replica of a wooden pirate ship “sail” down the street? It happens every year at Carnegie Carnival, North Alabama's Premier Mardi Gras Celebration! Join the Pirate Crewe O’Ye Crooked Goat, the Sirens of Achelous and Skeleton Crewe, Joe Cain’s...