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5 FUN-FILLED Things for Kids or Parents This Week in Fort Smith, Ark.

LeAnn Rimes is just part of the fun going on this week in The Fort!

By MK Fort Smith Staff May 15, 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 this week. Click on the links for all the details!

1. Tiny Tot Skate Session

Every Saturday morning, ages 10 and under are permitted a special Tiny Tot Skate Session at Jack's Skateland, a Fort Smith tradition! Come hang out at 10:30 AM on May 21 at the 1413 Phoenix Avenue location. Admission is $6 and includes regular skate rental, juice, and a snack. Click the link for more information! 

2. StoryTime at the Main Library

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Main Library for storytime every Thursday at 10 AM. Lasting about 35 minutes, storytimes feature stories, songs, puppetry, fingerplays, manipulatives, and crafts. Storytime is fun. It's also an excellent way for adults and caregivers to interact with their children while helping them build early literacy skills and laying the foundation for preparing children to learn to read. Click the link for more information. 

3. LeAnn Rimes

The Fort welcomes LeAnn Rimes to TempleLive this Thursday, May 19, at 8 PM for a one-night showing that will be a perfect way for parents to recharge in the middle of the week. Make sure you book your babysitters now, Mom and Dad! Click the link for more information! 

4. 95th Annual Christ the King Carnival

Join Christ the King under the Yellow lights for the 95th Annual Christ the King Carnival. There will be fun for the entire family, including food, games, beverages, live music, a silent auction, and more! Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21, respectively, from 6-11 PM. Click the link for more information! 

5. Lavaca Berry Festival

On Sunday, May 22, take a trip over to Featherhill Road east of Lavaca and the Sebastian County Ballfields for a day of arts, crafts, vendors, live music, food, and fun. It's the annual Lavaca Berry Festival! Click the link for more information. 


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