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5 BEAT THE HEAT Things to Do This Week in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Library STEAM events, carnival games, celebrating Dad, and more!

By MK Fort Smith Staff June 12, 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. Girls Fundamentals Basketball Camp

Girls Fundamentals Basketball Camp hosted by UAFS Women's Basketball. The camp runs from June 15-17 and has a session from 9 AM to noon for K-3rd grade and from 1:30-4:30 PM. for grades 3rd-6th. Follow this link for more information. 

2. Vacation Bible School

Grand Avenue Baptist will be hosting its annual VBS this Monday-Friday, June 13-17, starting at 5 PM each night. More details on this year's theme can be found by following this link. It's completely free and a good way for your little ones to get their wiggles out. 

3. Kids Can Cook: Let's Eat Cake!

Haven's Place in Alma will be hosting this fun interactive learning experience for the kiddos. They'll go over a couple of age-appropriate books before breaking out the ingredients. If you have a child with culinary interests of any kind, then this class is a delight. It all goes down Saturday, June 18, starting at 2 PM. Follow this link for more details. 

4. STEAM Team Assemble! 

The Fort Smith Public Library Main Branch will be bringing together the world's top minds in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math. And one of those minds could be your 8-12-year-old! If they have any interest in STEAM at all, have them there on Wednesday, June 15, from 2-4:30 PM for a fun and educational experience like no other. Follow this link for more details. 

5. Father's Day Cookout With Sons of Turner

On June 18, come celebrate Dad in style with a free gathering at Fort Smith Harley Davidson. There will be a lot going on from 11 AM-2 PM with burgers for lunch, LIVE music with father/son duo Sons of Turner, a cornhole tournament benefitting a local softball team, local vendors, and carnival games. Follow this link for more details. 


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