June 17, 2026

Looking for something to do this Father’s Day weekend?

From monster trucks and crawfish to live music, markets, community events, and family fun, there’s plenty happening around the River Valley this weekend. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a date night, or just trying to get out of the house, here are a few things worth adding to your calendar.

🃏 Fort Smith Card Show
Looking for collectibles, sports cards, or just something different to check out? The Fort Smith Card Show kicks off Friday.

🕵️ True Crime Tonight: 69 Big Cats, and the Case That Captured America
Head to the U.S. Marshals Museum for a true crime evening exploring one of the strangest stories to capture national attention.

🚲 Bikes at the Bakery – Community Ride
An easy community ride starting from The Bakery District in Fort Smith.

📚 Book Swap Picnic
Bring a book, grab a blanket, and enjoy a relaxed evening at Creekmore Park.

🎶 Friday Night Entertainment

🎉 Street Fest at The Bakery District
One of the biggest events of the weekend with food trucks, local makers, live music, a kids zone, beer games, and more packed into downtown Fort Smith.

🚛 Crush Zone Monster Trucks
Monster trucks roar into Kay Rodgers Park Saturday night with truck rides, racing, giveaways, and one loud evening of family fun.

🦞 Greenwood Jr Rodeo Crawfish Roundup
A little rodeo, a little crawfish, and a good excuse for a Greenwood day trip.

👨‍👧 Legends of the Road – Celebrating Dad’s
Looking for something Father’s Day weekend themed? This event is built around celebrating dads.

🛍️ Markets & Shopping

🌿 Something Different

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🎶 Saturday Night Entertainment

👨 Father’s Day Weekend Wrap-Up
Still looking for something to do with Dad? Weekend events continue across the area, making it easy to grab lunch, catch live entertainment, or just spend some time together around the River Valley.

Looking for even more things to do this weekend?

Check the full event calendar anytime at RiverValleyLocal.com/events — new events are added throughout the week.