Good morning, Decatur.

The Fleet Feet Santa Shuffle will kick off the Decatur Christmas parade with 100 runners dressed in full Santa suits running 1.4 miles or walking 0.6 miles from the Law Enforcement Center on Franklin Street to Decatur Brew Works; each participant must register at $25 until December 1 then $30 and bring an unwrapped gift or donation for Dove Inc.'s Care and Share Program. Suit pick-up is scheduled—held December 3–5 from noon to 6 p.m. and December 7 from 3 to 3:25 p.m.—with participants meeting at Decatur Brew Works at 3:30 p.m. before the event starts.

Get Covered Illinois kicked off 2026 open enrollment on November 9 and launched its “Here to Help” campaign to guide locals through the new state-based health insurance marketplace.

Residents face a 78% rise in premiums but can get free navigator support—those needing coverage starting January 1 must enroll by December 15 as enrollment runs until January 15.

Live Comedy Night at Golden Fox Brewing

7:30-10 p.m. — Golden Fox Brewing, LLC — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with 3 national touring comedians in Decatur.

50th Annual Turkey Trot

8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Fairview Park — Registration fee varies — Participate in a festive race with options for all ages including a virtual race.

Nutcracker Performance

7 PM – 1 AM — Richland Community College — Tickets $15 ($12 for kids and seniors) — Experience a delightful local interpretation of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet with community talent.

Fleet Feet Santa Shuffle

3:40-9:40 p.m. — Decatur Brew Works — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a festive run leading up to the Decatur Christmas Parade.