Things to Do This Weekend in the River Valley (April 4

Wea re looking at a few days of rain across the River Valley leading up to the weekend. but the forecast is lining up for a much nicer weekend just in time to get out and enjoy it.

Conditions should start clearing by Saturday morning, with sunshine and cooler temps settling in through Sunday — a perfect setup for everything from Easter egg hunts and outdoor markets to live music and community events.

Here are a few things happening around the River Valley this weekend:

⭐ This Weekend’s Picks

🏁 Crawford County Speedway – Season Opener
📍 Van Buren | Fri–Sat
Kick off the season with racing action and a full weekend at the speedway.

🚗 Airedale Car & Craft Show
📍 Alma | Sat 9AM–5PM
Classic cars, vendors, and a full day of browsing and community fun.

🌽 Fort Smith Farmers Market
📍 Fort Smith | Sat 7AM–12PM
Fresh produce, local vendors, and a great way to start your Saturday.

🎶 Grandad’s Bar & Billiards Grand Opening (Live Music)
📍 Fort Smith | Sat 12PM–Close
Celebrate the grand opening (new ownership) with live music and a full day of activity.

🏓 Championship Basketball Clinic
📍 Fort Smith | Fri
Learn how to think one step ahead of the competition and develop into a high-IQ player ready for the next level.

📚 Pages & Pastries
📍 Fort Smith | Sat
A relaxed, welcoming afternoon celebrating local authors, storytelling, and sweet treats.

🐣 Easter Events & Family Fun

Barling Toddler Egg Hunt
📍 Barling | Sat 10AM

Redline Mafia Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Barling | Sat

Community Easter Egg Hunt – Van Buren
📍 Van Buren | Sat 11AM

Community Easter Egg Hunt – Lee Creek Park
📍 Van Buren | Sat

KISR Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Fort Smith | Sat

Fort Smith’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Fort Smith | Sun

🎶 Live Music & Nightlife

Colton Sanders – Live Music
📍 Fort Smith | Fri

Roll Cage Mary
📍 Fort Smith | Fri

Bourbon Rain
📍 Alma | Sat