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5 SUPER-YUMMY Things to Do This Week in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cooking outside, new restaurant, Spinach festivals, and more!

By MK Fort Smith Staff April 3, 2022

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 the week ending April 10, 2022. Click on the links for all the details!

1. Annual Spinach Festival

What's a good way to get your kids to eat their spinach? Why not try the annual Spinach Festival in Alma? There will be pony rides, carnival games, food, inflatables, bounce houses, a mechanical bull, and live music. And, oh yeah, spinach! This all-day event will be held at Alma City Park. Click here for more information! 

2. Second Saturday Shopping

Hit Main Street in Historic Downtown Van Buren on Saturday, April 9, from 10 AM-6 PM for a day of shopping, dining, and strolling the streets for sweet deals. It will also include Easter egg hunts for the kids, all organized by the Old Town Merchants Association. Follow this link for more information! 

3. Charlotte's Web

Based on the classic novel by E.B. White, Charlotte's Web tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a pig and spider.  This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that will provide you with an evening of enchantment. Performances will be held on April 8 at 7 PM and April 9 at 2 PM and 7 PM in the St. Boniface Auditorium. Click here for more information! 

4. ShoBo's Kitchen

Welcoming a new menu of delicious foods to the Fort is something we always love doing. This week, we get to try out ShoBo's Kitchen! The dining establishment will hold a ribbon-cutting at The Bakery District on Wednesday, April 6 at 10 AM. From there, lunch is served! Click here for more information and to learn about some of their delicious spicy Cajun dishes. 

5. Outdoor Cooking Series

Join AGFC staff for a series on Outdoor Cooking. They will cover several methods you can use to cook meals for your friends and families in the great outdoors. These classes are designed to give participants hands-on experiences, so come ready to cook. The fun starts at 6 PM on April 8 at the River Valley Nature Center. It's free to attend. Click here for more details. 

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