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5 CAN'T WAIT TILL CHRISTMAS Things to Do This Week in Fort Smith, AR

Performances, sales, karate, and more!

By MK Fort Smith Staff December 12, 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 area with kids for the week ending Dec. 19, 2021. Click on the links for all the details!

1. Karate With Claus! 

Karate Claus is coming to U.K.G.A. Fort Smith! He has been caught preparing to bring a good time to the kids' class! Rumor has it he is bringing games, basic Karate lessons, and a whole lot of fun! Bring your kids to get a basic Karate lesson and a free digital photo with Santa! Good introduction to the world of karate. Click here for more information! 

2. The Nutcracker

It's the 36th annual performance of The Nutcracker at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center! Come check out this timeless classic with a cast of over 100 children and adults. Tickets are $20-$30. There will be two showings: one on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 7 PM, and a matinee on Sunday, Dec. 19 at 2 PM. Click here for more information! 

3. Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids

Bring the kiddos to this production from the Community School of the Arts on Dec. 18. There will be two showings from St. Boniface Auditorium, one at 10 AM and another at 2 PM. You can read more about the adaptation and ticketing at this link

4. Christmas Village 2021

At 5:30 PM on Saturday, Dec. 18, make time to swing by Freedom Park in Historic Downtown Van Buren for the annual Christmas Village presented by First Baptist Van Buren. The event will offer FREE hot cookies, coffee, cocoa, and cider. Every child will receive a bag of candy and a special gift as well. Learn more about this great event by clicking here.

5. The Grinch's Christmas Market

Fort Smith Retro Market welcomes you to meet The Grinch himself and check out all the cool stuff from local vendors on Saturday, Dec. 18. The fun starts at 10 AM and goes to 5 PM, so come for the day, or drop in for a quick appearance. It all goes down at 5111 Rogers Avenue in the River Valley Market Place. More information is available here

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