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 region with kids for the week ending Aug. 22, 2021. Click on the links for all the details, especially since COVID cases are on the rise and info may change.
1. Sebastian County Fair
Greenwood, Arkansas, will host the Sebastian County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 530 E Knoxville St. The event starts at 2 PM. There will be a pageant, livestock show, and tour of the different exhibits. Johnson Brothers Carnival will provide fun rides and games for all ages. Adults are $5, children $3. Click here for more information!
2. Pokemon TCG - Free Play
Sharp Gaming will be hosting a free-play event for all ages, starting at 6 PM on Wednesday, Aug. 18, from the Sharp Gaming site at 923 Louisville Street. The event is expected to go on until 9 PM, and you can learn more about it here.
3. Southside and Northside Volleyball Benefit Match
Both Southside and Northside High School volleyball teams will be in action on Thursday, Aug. 19, at 6 PM as part of the varsity benefit matchup from NHS. If you have any players participating, you already know. If you don't, this will be a great chance to come out and see what our athletes are all about and bring your little ones along! Let's show these teams our support!
4. Ultimate Fair at Central Mall
If you've missed the first few days of the Ultimate Fair at Central Mall, don't despair! It will continue to be in town from Monday, Aug. 16, through Sunday, Aug. 22. Children are $5. Armbands are $25. Little ones (42 inches and under) are free! All kinds of fun food and games to choose from. Click here for more details!
5. Date Night Idea: Salsa Dancing Lessons!
It's Thursday, Aug. 19. The first week of Back to School is almost done. You need a break, Mom and Dad. And Rolando's is here to help. For just $20 per person, you can learn Salsa from Aura of El Salvador, who comes to us from Rogers, Arkansas where she owns the Dance With Me Studio by Aura focusing on Latin dance. Sign up by shooting an email to lukeperkinson@gmail.com. Light hors d'oeuvres, dancing lessons, and sopapillas will be the refreshments and are included in the admission price.
