Calendar of Events
No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the City of Decatur. Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important.
Know of an upcoming event that we need to add? Give us a call at 479-752-3912 Extension 4 or send us an email and we will be happy to add it for you.
Upcoming Events
Christmas in Toyland Parade
Begins: 12/8/2023
Ends: 12/8/2023 - 8:00 PM
The parade will start at City Hall and end at the City Hall Community Building. The children will be able to see Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus there at the community building. Parents be sure to have your cameras ready to take pictures, and children be ready for a surprise!
If you are interested in putting a float in the parade for a chance to win a prize; there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners this year. Line up for the parade is at 5:30 pm at City Hall.
This year the Chamber of Commerce is doing drive to collect new toys for children that do not have toys for Christmas. The toys will be going to the children in the Decatur School District. If you would like to donate you can drop off your donation here at City Hall. There is a big box sitting in the hall in front of the water department window. You can also bring a donation the night of the parade and dropped off at the Community Center.
If you have questions or need more information please contact either Cody Tosta at 479-212-1509 or Wendy Trembly at 479-233-3708.
City Council Meeting
Begins: 12/11/2023 - 6 p.m.
Ends: 12/11/2023 - 8:30 p.m.
The City of Decatur Council Meeting is the second Monday of every month unless otherwise posted. It starts at 6 pm and is located at the Decatur Municipal Building in the Council Chambers. All Citizens are invited to attend, and if a citizen would like to speak, there is a time allotment for that. There is a 30 minute window set aside for citizen comments, and each citizen is allowed to speak for 5 minutes.
Council packets are available upon request.
Best Christmas Decorated House Contest
Begins: 12/12/2023
Ends: 12/12/2023 - 8 pm
The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Best Christmas Decorated House Contest on December 12th. Judging will be taking place from 6 pm to 8 pm. So, get out all of your christmas lights, blow ups, garland and mistletoe-get creative and decorate your lawn and house. This year the Chamber will be offering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes.