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. 

Do you have an upcoming event that you would like to add to our calendar? If so, send us an email and we will be happy to add it. When emailing us be sure to include who is hosting the event, where the event is happening (name and address of location), days and time of the event, and a little detail as to what the event is all about. 

We do not do ads for yardsales or garage sales. However, we will advertise the Pickin' Time on 59, which is an event that is for the corridor of Highwy 59. We also do not advertise fund raising events unless it is open to the community and is hosted by an organization or non-profit.

Upcoming Events

Next Open Date for the Revenue Office

Begins: 10/4/2024 - 8 am
Ends: 10/4/2024 - 4 pm

The DMV (Revenue Office) here in Decatur, Arkansas will be open on Wednesday, September 25th.

October's opening dates: 10/2/2022 and 10/23/2024 

November's opening dates: 11/6/2024 and 11/27/2024

December's opening dates: 12/04/2024 and will be closed on 12/25/2024 due to Christmas.

The City of Decatur has a revenue office that you can renew or get your State issued ID, get a new driver's license, renew a driver's license, change over to a new enhanced driver's license (with proof of residencey and a birth certificate), pay sales tax on a newly purchased vehicle, and get the tag for it; renew tags for vehicles, boats, and even if you need a CDL, they issue those as well. 

You will need to be sure to assess any personal property you have with the county you live in before tagging. The closest assessor to Decatur is in Gravette Arkansas, or you can go to the one in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. However, you can do somethings by phone or online. The phone number to the Benton County Assessor is 479-271-1033 ( for personal property) 479-271-1037(for Real Estate), or you can go to this link: Benton County.

 

Multicultural Festival and Parade

Begins: 10/4/2024
Ends: 10/4/2024

Decatur School District is hosting a Multicultural Parade on Main Street (Hwy 59). On Friday,  October 4, 2024 at 1:30 pm. Don't miss this opportunity to see our ethnic groups dressed in their best from their national country of origin, and their amazing work they do on their floats. 

Also, please come join the Decatur School District's Annual Multicultural Festival at Northside Elementary on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to experience a different culture in your own community!

Health and Safety Fair

Begins: 10/11/2024 - 8 am
Ends: 10/11/2024 - 10 am

Students and Parents of students of the Decatur, Arkansas Public School system:

Come join the Decatur Police Department and the Decatur Fire Department, as well as many other enforcement and rescue units as they host this health and safety fair. The guest speaker will be Meterologist Darby Bybee of 40/29, who will be speaking on the tornado. There will also be a feature of a first person recount by Officer Luke Rouhselang who was responsible for rescuing and helping so many residents who were affectd by the storm and his heroic efforts. 

There will also be a helicopter, SWAT truck, fire and rescue vehicles as well as many health booths from different entities such as Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation will be set up inside. 

So, mark your calendars students and parents of students because you won't want to miss this event. Friday, October 11th from 8 am to 10 am at the Decatur (AR) Northside Elementary School; 9308 Mt. Olive Rd, Decatur, AR 72722

Fall Tree Give Away

Begins: 10/12/2024 - 8 am
Ends: 10/12/2024 - Until All Trees Are Gone

The City of Decatur, Arkansas's Fall Tree Give Away~is right around the corner! It is hard to believe it is that time of year!

This year it will be held on Saturday, October 12th from 8 am until all trees are gone. If you are interested in receiving a free tree for your yard, bring a current water bill and come to City Hall that day. City Hall is located at 310 Maple Ave. We limit 2 trees per household. 

This season's trees are: Carpinus Caroliniana (American Hornbeam), Cercis Canadensis (Redbud), Nyssa Sylvatica (Blackgum), and Quercus Alba (White Oak). 

Fall Clean up

Begins: 10/12/2024 - 8 am
Ends: 10/12/2024 - Noon

The City of Decatur, Arkansas inside city limits Fall Clean up is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th from 8 am to noon; this is the same day as our Fall Tree Give Away.

Curbside is no longer an option for this event. You will need to bring your items to the dumpsters that will be located at the southend of the city hall building located at 310 Maple Ave., Decatur, AR 72722 and there will be helpers to help you unload and dispose of your items.  Be sure to bring your water bill with you to prove that you are on the Decatur Water system.

Acceptable Items: Furniture, Mattresses/Box springs, Non-freon Containing Appliances, Toys, Bicycles (without tires), Push/Self Propelled Lawn Mowers (no oil or gas, and remove tires.) Clothes, Metal (sort into lengths), Glass Items (no broken glass), Carpet (Cut and rolled into four (4) foot lengths), and Metal fencing.

Non Acceptable Items: Items over 75 pounds, No lumber, No automobile parts, No appliances with freon, No microwaves, No construction debris (bricks, concrete, dirt, blocks), No guns or ammunitions, No liquids, No tires (even lawnmower tires), No lead paint (even dry, no lead-based paint at all), No railroad ties, No batteries, No animal carcasses, No TV's or any electronics at all, No pesticides).

City Council Meeting

Begins: 10/14/2024 - 6 p.m.
Ends: 10/14/2024 - 8:30 p.m.

The City of Decatur, Arkansas City Council meetings are always held the second Monday of each month unless otherwise posted. This year those dates will be as follows:

October 14, 2024       6:00 PM  November (TBD Due to Veteran's Day)     December 09, 2024        6:00 PM

All citizens have the right to bring a concern or compliment to council and are given 5 minutes to speak about their concern to the council at the appointed time. However, the council does not have to act on the concern at the time it is presented. 

Annual Bike Giveaway and Glow Ride

Begins: 10/25/2024 - 6:00
Ends: 10/25/2024

Pathway to Progress is hosting their annual Bike Giveaway and Glow Ride on Friday October 25th at the Old City Park, located off of 2nd St. 

The Bike Giveaway starts at 6 pm and will be followed by bike decorating. The Glow Ride begins at 6:45 pm.

There will be free hotdogs, chips, and water. 

This is a first come first serve event. 

Trunk or Treat

Begins: 11/2/2024 - 5:00 PM
Ends: 11/2/2024 - 8:00 PM

Trunk or Treat will be on Saturday, November 2, 2024 this year. If you are interested in entering a trunk for this event please notify Shelia at 479-233-1663. The event will start at 5 pm at Veteran's Park; 1105 N. Main St., Decatur, AR 72722 and will end at 8:00 pm. There will be candy, hotdogs for all, fire trucks, and much fun seeing all of the little spooks and goblins. 

Also, there will be a coat giveaway.

So, put on your mask and come join the fun.