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
Depot Museum Opening for 2025 Summer Season
Begins: 6/2/2025 - 10 am
Ends: 6/30/2025 - 2 pm
The Depot Museum will be opening for the 2025 Summer Season.
It is open only on Saturdays beginning Saturday, May 3rd.
Opening Days:
June 7th, June 14th, June 21st, June 28th
(Closed on July 5th) July 12th, July 19th, July 26th
August 2nd, August 9th, August 16th, August 23rd, (Closed on August 30th)
September 6th, September 13th, September 20th, and September 27th (Final Day)
However, if you would like to visit or set up a time to see it other than on a Saturday, you can call 479-752-3912 Ext 4. We will be glad to make an appointment for you.
Iva Jane Peek Public Library is Open
Begins: 6/2/2025 - 1:00 PM
Ends: 6/30/2025 - 6:00 PM
The Iva Jane Peek Public Library is now open for business! Check it out!
Their days and hours are as follows
Monday thru Thrusday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Flames2Fire Mobile Food Pantry
Begins: 6/17/2025 - 9:30 am
Ends: 6/17/2025 - 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.
For the month of June they will be at Veteran's Park on June 10th and June 17th.
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/
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.
City Hall Closed Juneteenth.
Begins: 6/19/2025
Ends: 6/19/2025
City Hall will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.
Next Open Date for the Revenue Office
Begins: 6/25/2025 - 8 am
Ends: 6/25/2025 - 4 pm
The DMV (Revenue Office) here in Decatur, Arkansas will be open on Wednesday, April 2nd and April 23rd. They are open every 1st and 4th Wednesday of every month unless it falls on a federal holiday.
June opening dates are: June 4th and June 25th
July opening days are: July 2nd and July 23rd
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.
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration!
Begins: 6/28/2025
Ends: 6/28/2025
Gravette-June 28th
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Pop Allum Park includes food, music, and more.
Event Vendors-Gentry Freedom Fest
Begins: 7/4/2025
Ends: 7/4/2025
Is your business, group, non-profit interested in being an event vendor at one of the biggest July 4th celebrations in NWA? If so, call 479-736-2358 or email info@gentrychamber.com.
City Hall will be closed July 4th
Begins: 7/4/2025 - 8 am
Ends: 7/4/2025 - 4:30 pm
City offices will be closed for Independence Day.
We will resume normal hours on July 7th; M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
City Council Meeting
Begins: 7/14/2025 - 6 p.m.
Ends: 7/14/2025 - 8:30 p.m.
The City of Decatur, Arkansas City Council meetings are always held the second Monday of each month unless otherwise posted. In 2025 those dates will be as follows:
July 14th August 11th September 8th October 13th November 10th December 8th
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.