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Saddle up and travel west to Fort Smith for The Steel Horse Rally. Prove that you've got what it takes to run the 27-mile long Fort Smith Marathon. Dig into the musical roots of the "Deep South" at one of the longest-running blues festivals in the Nation. Relive the past and discover Native American and Western-themed art during Fort Smith Western Heritage Month. Witness the walls of historic downtown metamorphose into masterful works of art as a team of international, world-renowned street artists bring a Festival of Murals to the city. Whatever a person's interests might be, Fort Smith has unique events that everyone can enjoy! We update our calendar every week, so be sure to check back frequently. Have an event you'd like to submit? If so, just click here!

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FSLT: Disney’s Beauty And The Beast

Fort Smith Little Theatre

Jul 25, 2019 |

Evenings: 7 PM - Sunday Matinee: 2 PM

Book by Linda Woolverton, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Director Carole Rogers, Mus... SEE MORE »

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2019 Peacemaker Festival

Riverfront Park

Jul 26, 2019 |

FRI 5 PM | SAT 4PM

The mission of the Peacemaker Music & Arts Fest is to bring a diverse cultural, musical and artistic experien... SEE MORE »

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2019 Ales 4 Trails Festival

Riverfront Park

Aug 10, 2019 |

5 PM-10 PM

Craft Beer. Live Music. Baggo Tournament. Beer Fun Run! Need we say more? The fourth annual Ales for Trails Craf... SEE MORE »

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Arkansas River Boat Tours

Jul 3, 2019 - Jul 31, 2019 |

9 AM

Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center

Barge Tours on the AR River – Wednesdays – July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st Join the education staff of the nature center on the AGFC Education Barge as we take a 1 to 2-hour tour along the Arkansas River. Each tour will have its own theme from B…

Value Days at Parrot Island

Jul 8, 2019 - Aug 5, 2019 |

10 AM-7 PM

Parrot Island Waterpark

Enjoy incredible savings on Parrot Island Waterpark Value Days for the whole family. #RideTheWave Over 48" - $10 | Under 48" - $5 Thank you to all of our sponsors for this event: ABC Printing and Signs, Exide Technologies. Ft. Smith,AR, UniFirst Corp…

WILD Schoolyard Habitat

Jul 23, 2019 |

9 AM-3:30 PM

Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center

Learn to take students outdoors to explore and develop habitat for wildlife on school grounds. Participants will learn how to apply for AGFC’s Schoolyard Habitat grant and will receive an “Arkansas Schoolyard Habitat Guide” to use with students in th…

Animal Tracking

Jul 24, 2019 |

10 AM

Miller Branch Library

Children can explore nature in this interactive program at the Miller Branch, led by Arkansas Master Naturalist LeAnn Lea. We will be learning and looking at different animal tracks, skulls, and skins. Children will also be able to make their own ani…

Jacob Bryant LIVE at Harry's

Jul 25, 2019 |

8 PM-11 PM

Harry's Downtown

FREE SHOW Doors 6:30 PM Showtime 8 PM AGES 21+ Growing up in the rural North Georgia mountains down a three-mile dirt road, Jacob Bryant picked up his first guitar at eight years old. He was influenced by the Bluegrass music his family played and lat…

Night Photography Milky Way Workshop

Jul 25, 2019 |

6:30 PM

Bedford Camera & Video

See the light, even in the dark with a fun hands-on night photography workshop. We’ll start with a class discussing the various types of night photography as well as techniques. Then you’ll have the opportunity to learn in the field with professional…

FSLT: Disney’s Beauty And The Beast

Jul 25, 2019 - Aug 10, 2019 |

Evenings: 7 PM - Sunday Matinee: 2 PM

Fort Smith Little Theatre

Book by Linda Woolverton, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Director Carole Rogers, Musical Director George Mann Synopsis: It’s a “tale as old as time” with beautiful music enjoyed by all ages. Belle, an intelligent young wom…

2019 Peacemaker Festival

Jul 26, 2019 - Jul 27, 2019 |

FRI 5 PM | SAT 4PM

Riverfront Park

The mission of the Peacemaker Music & Arts Fest is to bring a diverse cultural, musical and artistic experience to Downtown Fort Smith. The event is dedicated to the enhancement of cultural experiences and improving the quality of life for residents,…

Clayton Conversations: True Grit

Jul 28, 2019 |

1 PM-3 PM

The Clayton House

True Grit, although fictional, is based on many true events and people. The book, written by Charles Portis, has become an iconic movie about frontier justice involving colorful western characters based around the Indian Territory and the federal cou…

Military Appreciation Day at Parrot Island (1)

Jul 28, 2019 |

10 AM-7 PM

Parrot Island Waterpark

Plan to join us in an all-day celebration to recognize and honor members of our Armed Forces. All active duty, veterans, and retired military personnel will enjoy free admission and receive a complimentary concessions voucher along with 50% off for t…

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