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.
Farmers Market
Begins: 6/6/2025 - 4 PM
Ends: 6/6/2025 - 8 PM
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce hosts the Farmer's Market ever Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm. It is located off of Hwy 59 in Decatur, right in front of A Clean Get Away Carwash, and next to Sam's Eats & Treats.
2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program:
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides $50 to eligible seniors in the form of coupons that can be exchanged for fresh, locally - grown fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, and honey at local Farmers Markets and Roadside Stands.
To Qualify:
* Must be age 60 or older
* Be an Arkansas Resident in Benton, Carroll, Madison, or Washington Counties
* Meet income limits
*Verify household income (all persons living together)
* Only 1 coupon book per household
Monthly Income Limits:
$2,413 - 1 person
$3,261 - 2 people
$4,109 - 3 people
$4,957 - 4 people
Instructions:
You will need to complete the application, including a copy of your proof of income and photo ID. If you need someone else to shop for you, complete the Authorized Representative "Proxy" form. Return during one of the coupon distribution events.
Where:
Billy V. Hall Senior Activity & Wellness Center 1870 Limekiln Road, Gravette, AR 72736 Thurday, May 29th, 2025 9 am to 11 am.
City Council Meeting
Begins: 6/9/2025 - 6 p.m.
Ends: 6/9/2025 - 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:
June 9th 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.
Flames2Fire Mobile Food Pantry
Begins: 6/10/2025 - 9:30 am
Ends: 6/10/2025 - 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.
Free Community Dinner
Begins: 6/11/2025 - 5 pm
Ends: 6/11/2025 - 6:00 pm
The First Baptist Church of Decatur, AR offers a free community dinner ever second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Wednesday of the month. It starts at 5 pm and the church is located at 213 E. Roller Ave., Decatur, AR 72722. Should you have any questions you may contact them at 479-282-6658.
For the Month of May those Wednesdays will be May 14th, and May 28th.
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.