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5 ACTIVE Things to Do This Week in Fort Smith, Arkansas

There's lots of fun happening in Fort Smith over the long Memorial Day Weekend!

By MK Fort Smith Staff May 23, 2021

Every Sunday, Macaroni Kid Fort Smith shares five things to do with your kids in Fort Smith, Arkansas, over the coming week. 

Here are Macaroni Kid Fort Smith's picks for the five things to do in the River Valley with kids for Memorial Day Week and Weekend! Click on the links for all the details!

1. Fort Smith Farmer's Market On Garrison Avenue

The Farmer's Market On Garrison Avenue (2nd & Garrison, to be exact) is currently open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7 AM-12 PM. Enjoy a wide selection of local foods, drinks, crafts, desserts, and more! Free admission, but you'd better bring cash or cards because you're not going to want to leave empty-handed. Click here for more information! 

2. Parrot Island Waterpark

It's back and open for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday thanks to the Memorial Day Weekend! Homo sapiens who are over 48 inches tall cost $18. Seniors and those under the 48-inch limit are $13. Season passes are available. If you're a season pass holder already, you can bring a friend and get free admission! Click here for more info! 

3. Run For the Girls 5K 

The Run For the Girls 5K supports the Girls Shelter of Fort Smith. The course at the Chaffee Crossing District is USATF-certified and chip-timed. More race information is available at this link

4. Scholastic Parents' Night

Wednesday, May 26, from 6-7 PM, Bookish will get in on the fun of this virtual panel with swag for all attendees who visit the store after the event is over. You will receive a goodie bag (on a first-come, first-serve basis), as well as digital activities, brochures, and more! Read more about what to expect from this event, and check out the panel participants, by visiting the following link

5. Train Ride to Winslow

A scenic tour through the Ozark Boston Mountains. Burrow through the quarter-mile Winslow tunnel and over a trestle that towers over 125 feet above the ground with views for miles. Corporate & Private Charters, Fundraisers, Gift Certificates, and Group rates. For more information call 1-479-725-4017 or 1-800-687-8600, or visit AMTrainRides online.

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