After a stretch of near-90° days, things are cooling off just in time for the weekend.

We’re looking at temps in the 60s Friday and Saturday, with a warmer Sunday ahead—pretty solid weather to get out, catch a local event, or just enjoy being outside without the heat.

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

If you’re only picking one or two things to do, here are a few standouts:

🎭 Alias Brass
📍 King Opera House | Mar 27, 2026
A nationally recognized brass ensemble known for blending classical tradition with modern flair. Alias Brass Company brings a dynamic, crowd-friendly performance that mixes styles from Baroque to pop.

🌱 River Valley Plant-a-Holics Anonymous Plant Sale & Swap
📍 Alma | Mar 28, 2026
A relaxed plant swap and sale where you can trade plants, cuttings, and accessories, meet fellow plant lovers, and maybe discover your next favorite addition. Free to attend, with food trucks and a kid-friendly area.

Fort Smith Farmer’s Market
📍Fort Smith
🗓️Mar 28, 2026
Local vendors, fresh goods, and an easy way to spend a Saturday morning.

🎶 Joy The Musical
📍 Van Buren
🗓️ Mar 29, 2026
A musical production offering a fun and engaging way to wrap up the weekend.

With cooler temps settling in, it’s a great weekend to hit local parks, trails, or just spend some time outside.

We’ve pulled together a full list of what’s happening this weekend across the River Valley.

👉 View this weekend’s events:
https://www.rivervalleylocal.com/weekend

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