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

Flames2Fire Mobile Food Pantry

Begins: 11/20/2025 - 9:30 am
Ends: 12/31/2025 - 11:00 am

Decatur Flames2Fire Food Pantry is the second and third Tuesday of every month from 9:30 am to 11:00 pm or until they run out of food.

The dates for the month of December are: December 9th and December 16th; https://f2f.churchcenter.com/calendar?view=month

They are located at 1105 N. Main St. in Veterans Park near the Bunker.

If they have to close due to weather, they have a facebook page you can join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173349281508993/

If you would like to order ahead, click this link to find out how to do that and to place your order: https://www.orderahead.org/home/foodbank?zip=72719

Their goal is to provide food to the at-risk in our area with healthy meals. They strive to have meat, fresh produce, dairy, dry goods, and snacks available every pantry distribution.

Who is eligible? If you feel you are in need of help, they want to help you. There is no income requirements. However, they do ask that the provisions will not be taken advantage of.

First time clients will need to fill our one of the client intake forms, including the names and birthdates of all members of the household, address, phone number, and a few other basic information items. Your information is not sold nor distributed. It is only used to track demographics of those they serve and how many people they are helping feed each week and year. You can visit their website for more information and to speed up the process by clicking on the following link: https://f2f.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/175707687

If you are interested in donating to this organization to help our community, you can also find ways of that on their website. Just click the above mentioned link.

Next Open Date for the Revenue Office

Begins: 11/26/2025 - 8 am
Ends: 12/31/2025 - 4 pm

The DMV (Revenue Office) here in Decatur, Arkansas will be open every 1st and 4th Wednesday of every month unless it falls on a federal holiday.

November opening days are: November 26th

December opening days are: December 3rd and to be determined December 24th

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.

Thanksgiving closing

Begins: 11/27/2025 - 8:00 AM
Ends: 11/28/2025 - 4:30 PM

The City of Decatur Arkansas offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. We hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday filled with joy.

Christmas outdoor decorating contest

Begins: 12/8/2025 - 6:00 PM
Ends: 12/10/2025 - 8:00 PM

Decatur Arkansas Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Christmas outdoor decorating contest. To enter the contest, your house needs to be decorated with Christmas themed decorations. Decatur Historical Commission will be driving the streets judging between December 8th at 6:00 PM and December 10th at 8:00 PM. There will be trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. An announcement will be made on the Decatur Arkansas Chamber of Commerce facebook page. Good luck to everyone entering!

Christmas Parade

Begins: 12/12/2025 - 6:00 PM
Ends: 12/12/2025

Decatur Arkansas Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Christmas Parade on December 12, with the theme "A Country Christmas". Line-up is at 5:30 PM at A Clean Get Away Car Wash at the corner of 3rd and Main Street. The parade will start at 6:00 PM. Following the parade, Santa and Mrs. Clause will be at the Decatur City Hall Community Room, for all the kids to see.

Christmas Open House at the Depot