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5 STEP INTO CHRISTMAS Things to Do This Week in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Might as well book the whole month for free cookies, cocoa, performances, and more!

By MK Fort Smith Staff December 5, 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. 

Here are Macaroni Kid Fort Smith's picks for the five things to do in the River Valley with kids for the week ending Dec. 12, 2021. Click on the links for all the details!

1. Christmas Open House

The Fort Smith Museum of History invites you to a very special walk through the past at the 2021 Christmas Open House. Free admission, hot chocolate, and cookies. What's not to love? It all goes down on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 1-4 PM. Read more at this link

2. Chaffin Band Christmas Concert

Come hear what the Chaffin Middle School Band has been cooking up for the holidays this semester! The event will be held Monday, Dec. 7, from the school at 3025 Massard Rd. from 6-7 PM. It's a great opportunity to support our local students and hear some holiday favorites. Click here for more information. 

3. Breakfast With The Grinch

Everyone's favorite dastardly humbug will be hanging out at Harry E. Kelley Riverfront Park on Saturday morning, Dec. 11, and he's inviting you and your little ones to come along. (Don't worry, he's seen the error of his Christmas-hating ways over the years.) Children will be served brunch, complete a craft, enjoy games, and get their picture made with the Grinch. Click here for more information!

4. Holiday Art Party

The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum will be hosting an end-of-the-year outdoor art party complete with cookies, art-to-go kits, chalk contest, hot cocoa, and "Winter Wonderland" photo opp. It is expected to go 1-3 PM from the Art Museum, 1601 Rogers Avenue, on Saturday, Dec. 11. Click here for more information. 

5. Fort Smith Christmas Parade

The Fort Smith Christmas Parade is one of many in the region this week but also the biggest! It will take place on Garrison Avenue at 3 PM Saturday, Dec. 11. Plenty of candy and floats to enjoy. Click here for more information!

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