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5 Things to Do Mother's Day Week in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Choose one of these great River Valley area events to make Mother's Day weekend special!

By MK Fort Smith Staff May 2, 2021

Every Sunday, Macaroni Kid Fort Smith shares five things to do with your kids in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and the surrounding area over the coming week. It is hardly an exhaustive list, so make sure you sign up for our newsletter by clicking the link at the bottom of this article. 

Here are Macaroni Kid Fort Smith's picks for the five things to do in the River Valley with kids for the week of May 2-8. Click on the accompanying links for all details!

1. 2021 Mother's Day Extravaganza! 

Four days of the best deals that Central Mall has to offer, all in honor of Mom! The fun starts at 11 AM on Thursday, May 6. Keep coming back on May 7, 8, and 9, and shop till ya drop. Also, we're not telling you to buy one of Great American Cookie Factory's new decadent brownies for Mom while you're there but maybe give it a thought. And no, the calories aren't online for 'em yet, so you don't even have to count 'em. Click here for more info! 

2. An Evening of Music and Celebration

Come out to Jim Rowland Stadium on Thursday, May 6, to support the Fort Smith Southside Mavericks Marching Band. Festivities start at 6:30 PM. Click here for more info!

3. 2021 Steel Horse Rally

Two years is way too long to go without the Steel Horse Rally. Thank goodness it's back! Come down to Garrison Avenue early. Stay however long you want. Take in the live performances and local eateries. Hit both days, all for good causes! The Steel Horse Rally is the largest charity fundraising event of the year. Garrison Avenue GETS LOUD in all the right ways. Details and schedule at www.TheSteelHorseRally.com

4. Second Saturday On Main

Visit Old Town Van Buren's merchants, register for a $250 shopping spree, ride the horse-drawn carriage, or take your pick from DVB's delectable restaurants as well as the Food Truck of the Month! Presented by the Old Town Merchants Association. Click here for more info!

5. 2021 IC Spring Fest

More family fun next door to the Steel Horse Rally. This fun, family-friendly event from Immaculate Conception Church will be held on May 7 and 8 and emanate from the IC Church parking lot. Keep up with the goings-on at the official Facebook page, and come prepared for some outdoor play and live music. 

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