Levitt AMP concert
You can bring the family to a special Levitt AMP concert Thursday, October 1, from 6 to 9 at The Bakery District in Fort Smith. Enjoy free live music, a Kids Zone, free popcorn and water, plus food trucks throughout the evening. Admission is free.
Mulberry City-Wide Fall Cleanup
You can help clean up Mulberry Saturday, October 3, from 8 to noon at Kirksey Park. The city-wide fall cleanup is part of the Great Arkansas Cleanup, giving you an easy way to pitch in, remove litter and help make the community look a little better.
Poteau Community Blood
You can help save local lives at the Walmart Poteau Community Blood Drive Saturday, October 3, from 9 to 2. Our Blood Institute will have its bloodmobile on site, and walk-ins are welcome, although appointments are encouraged. Successful donors also get a limited-edition T-shirt while supplies last.
Community Wellness Event
You can focus on feeling your best at a free Community Wellness Event Saturday, October 3, from 9 to 1 at the Resolve Center in Fort Smith. Explore nutrition, respiratory health and wellness practices, plus interactive games, a vendor expo and juice bar. It’s free for all ages.
Spiro SausageFest
You can bring the family — and especially the dachshund — to Spiro SausageFest Saturday, October 3, from 10 to 2 at the Spiro Little League Fields. Enjoy food and vendors, plus a Pup Cup eating contest, dog costume contest and the always-fun Weenie Dog Races at noon.
Muldrow Old Settlers Day
You can spend Saturday, October 3, at Muldrow Old Settlers Day from 10 to 4 at Muldrow Park. Enjoy food, local vendors, entertainment and family activities, plus connect with community organizations. It’s a full afternoon of small-town festival fun.
Free Mini Halloween Wreath Make-N-Take
You can stop by C. King Tropicals and More in Van Buren Saturday, October 3, anytime from 10 to 5:30 and make a free mini Halloween “ghosty” wreath. It’s a drop-in craft, so there’s no class time or registration to worry about.
Giving Festival
You can make a family afternoon out of the 5th Annual Giving Festival Sunday, October 4, from noon to 3 at First Christian Church in Fort Smith. Bring the kids, bring the pets, grab some food, browse local vendors, enjoy music and meet adoptable dogs and cats while supporting The Artemis Project.
Fort Smith National Night Out
You can bring the whole family to Fort Smith National Night Out Tuesday, October 6, from 5 to 7 at Central Mall. Kids can check out police and first-responder vehicles, sign the FSPD Scribble Car and enjoy free hot dogs, chips and drinks. The whole event is free.
Sallisaw Community Blood Drive
You can help save local lives Friday, October 9, from 2 to 5:30 at Walmart in Sallisaw. Our Blood Institute’s bloodmobile will be there, and successful donors can get a limited-edition Halloween-season T-shirt while supplies last. Ask about the secret Fang Club designs, too.
October Daze Fall Festival
You can spend Saturday, October 10, at October Daze in downtown Booneville from 8 to 3. Browse more than 80 vendors, grab something from the food trucks, check out the antique car show and enjoy live music, local performances and free family entertainment throughout the day. Admission is free.
Pretty in Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
You can wear pink and make a day of it at the Pretty in Pink fundraiser Saturday, October 10, starting at 9 a.m. at Digs in The Bakery District. There’s brunch, games, a paint-and-sip, silent auction, dinner and live music, with proceeds helping provide free mammograms to people in need.
54th Annual Ozark Square Gathering
You can spend Saturday, October 10, at the 54th annual Ozark Square Gathering from 9 to 5 around the courthouse square. Browse arts and crafts, grab some festival food, enjoy music, games and free entertainment, and make a day of this longtime Ozark tradition. Admission is free.
Sallisaw Main Street Fall Festival
You can make a family day of the Sallisaw Main Street Fall Festival Saturday, October 10, from 9 to 2 downtown. Check out the 50th annual car show, shop local vendors, sample chili and vote for your favorite, with music and family activities throughout the day. Admission is free.
Van Buren’s Fall Festival
You can make a fall weekend out of Van Buren’s Fall Festival & Tradin’ Days October 10 and 11 along historic Main Street. Bring the family for a pumpkin patch, fall photo spots, arts and crafts, food trucks and plenty of downtown shopping. Saturday runs 9 to 5 and Sunday 9 to 4.
UFO: The Human Experience
You can explore some strange Arkansas history at a free screening of UFO: The Human Experience Saturday, October 10, at 5:30 at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. The film features firsthand UFO stories from area residents, with some of those witnesses answering questions afterward. Seating is limited to 50, so arrive early.
2nd Annual Caleb Johnson Memorial Rockin’ for Make-A-Wish
You can enjoy a night of live music and help Make-A-Wish Saturday, October 10, from 7 to 10 at La Huerta on Garrison in Fort Smith. Admission is a donation of $5 or more at the door, with all money raised going directly to Make-A-Wish.
Family Bonfire Night
You can bring the family out for a free Bonfire Night Friday, October 16, from 6 to 8 at the Janet Huckabee Nature Center in Fort Smith. Bring chairs and blankets, roast s’mores around the fire and enjoy an easy fall night outdoors. Registration is required by October 6.
