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.
Here are Macaroni Kid Fort Smith's picks for the five things to do in the River Valley with kids for the week ending September 5. Click on the links for all the details!
1. Chester Farmer's Market
If you're okay with a short, scenic drive outside of Fort Smith and a lot of never-know-what-you're-gonna-find fun, then the Chester Farmer's Market is for you! It will be held at 120 Wright Street, just across from the Chester Country Cafe on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 8-11 AM. Click here for more information, and make sure to call ahead to ensure things are still "on" amid the surging COVID-19 numbers.
2. Chick Day in Van Buren
Want to pick up some baby chicks? Heartland Hatchery will be in Van Buren on Friday, Sept. 3, with a good variety of baby chicks, plus ducks and heritage turkey poults, plus a few guineas. Price list here: https://bit.ly/36eatAs. More information on the event is here. It's a good chance for the kiddos to see some cute fuzzy animal babies.
3. Labor Day Friend Frenzy at Parrot Island Waterpark
Got a season pass from Parrot Island Waterpark? Saturday, Sept. 4, is the day you can bring a friend for free! The Labor Day Friend Frenzy will go from noon on Sept. 4 all weekend long, ending at 6 PM on Monday, Sept. 6. Take advantage! For more information, click here.
4. Downtown Junk Fest
Downtown Junk Fest in Van Buren offers an appealing assortment of rustic, vintage, and antique goods that are anything but! This festival in historic downtown Van Buren will go from 9 AM Saturday, Sept. 4, through 4 PM on Sunday, Sept. 5, and promises a lot of fun for shoppers of all ages. More information is available here.
5. Junie B. Jones: The Musical Auditions at Community School of the Arts
Do you have a little performer in your house, grades 3-6? If so, you might want to rush them down to audition prep for the Community School of the Arts' presentation of Junie B. Jones: The Musical! This stellar production based on the classic Barbara Park books about the world's funniest first-grader will be a delight to anyone who's ever read about Jones's exploits. Learn more about the program and pricing here. Auditions will be held this Tuesday starting at 4 PM at 201 N 19th St.
