🏙️ FORT SMITH WEEKLY #12

June 28, 2025

Hi Neighbors!

Its been a hot week in Fort Smith, every time I drive by Ben Geren and the water park I see the rides lined up with folks. Are there any other spots around town that are worth visting in the heat?

Not sure why there is a storm heading into the weekend but hopefully it clears up soon.

If you did not attend the artisans market last weekend, take a look at some photos from my visit below, I would highly recommend the next one, and get there early to beat the sun.

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📅 WHAT TO DO IN FORT SMITH!!!!

Events Coming Up

JULY 4th events around town

🎆 Mayor’s Fourth of July Celebration | July 4th | Community fireworks show | 5:00 PM–10:00 PM, Fireworks at 9:30 PM | Harry E. Kelley River Park, 121 Riverfront Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72901 | Live music, food trucks, family fun | Event Page 1 

🎆 Mayor’s Fireworks Show | July 4th | Alma Liberty Festival | 5:30 PM–after dark (fireworks ~9:30 PM) | Alma Community Building & Aquatic Park, 804 Fayetteville Ave, Alma, AR 72921 | Free hot dogs, live music, swimming, fireworks | Event Page

🏃 Freedomfest on the Square and 5K | July 4th | 5K run and festival | 7:00 AM | Greenwood Square, 16 Townsquare, Greenwood, AR 72936 | Registration required, family festival | Event Page

🎆 City of Van Buren Fireworks | July 4th | Community fireworks event | Time not specified | Van Buren, AR | Fireworks display and celebration

🎬 Movies in the Park: Moana 2 | July 18th | Free to attend | Begins at dusk | Creekmore Park | Call (479) 784-2368 for more info

🏓 Rivalry Rally Indoor Pickleball Tournament | August 2nd | Fundraiser for Southside Belles & Northside Lady Bears | Indoor Courts @ The Hangout Fitness & Sports, 5400 Gary Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903 | Sign up by July 29 | Medals for winners | 479-452-4031

Recurring Events I Like

⛺️ Chaffee Crossing food and Artisan Market | July 19th | Free to attend | 8:00 AM 1:00 PM | Link to the Event | Link to Add to google Calender

Happens once a month - will include future dates as well

Here are some photos from my visit this past saturday

🛒 Fort Smith Downtown Farmers Market | Saturdays year-round | 7am–noon | All ages | 201 Garrison Ave, Fort Smith | Free entry | Details 

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💡 FORT SMITH FACT OF THE WEEK

Im running out of interesting facts, will spend some time this week at the library and find something fresh for the coming week.

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