After a stretch of busy weekends, things are a little lighter—but there’s still plenty happening if you’re looking to get out, explore, or just try something different around the River Valley.
Here’s what’s coming up Friday through Sunday:
⭐ This Weekend’s Highights
If you’re only picking a few things, start here:
🎴 Fort Smith Card Show
📍 Fort Chaffee Blvd | Friday, 4–9 PM
A mix of sports cards, Pokémon, and collectibles. Free admission and vendors buying/selling—bring your collection.
🎶 Dreadful Day Live @ The Vault
📍 Van Buren | Friday, 7 PM
Live music in one of the better small venues in the area—good low-key Friday night option.
🛍 Young Makers Market (Spring 2026)
📍 Van Buren | Saturday, 8 AM – 4 PM
Local makers, crafts, and artisan goods. Always a solid stop if you like supporting local creators.
🎨 Old Timers Day Steampunk Festival
📍 Van Buren | Saturday–Sunday
Classic small-town festival vibes—food, vendors, and a reason to be outside.
🎉 Saturday Is the Main Event Day
Saturday has the most going on:
Second Saturday Makers Market (Van Buren)
Fort Smith Farmers Market (morning)
RAM Saturday – Egyptian Cartouche Workshop (Fort Smith Regional Art Museum)
Kintsugi Art Therapy Session (Van Buren)
Hoppy Hour Comedy Show (Fort Smith)
Community Chess Night (Van Buren)
Pancake Breakfast (Van Buren)
👉 A little bit of everything: markets, art, food, and entertainment.
🌸 Mother’s Day Weekend Options
If you’re planning ahead for Sunday:
Mother’s Brunch (Mulberry)
Paint with Mom – Mother’s Day Event (Fort Smith)
Simple, local options if you want to do something without overcomplicating it.
📍 Quick Take
It’s a lighter weekend—but that’s not a bad thing.
Less chaos, easier parking, and a good chance to actually enjoy what you pick.
👉 See the Full List
We’ve got everything in one place here:
rivervalleylocal.com/weekend