The Week Ahead
The Week Ahead: October 18–22, 2026
Miss Laura’s reopening, Greenwood’s 80 straight home wins, a free healthcare clinic and River Valley events for October 18–22, 2026.
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Weekend Edition: October 15–18, 2026
Poteau BalloonFest, Red Roof Farms, Spiro Archaeology Day and free local art in your River Valley weekend guide for October 15–18, 2026.
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The Week Ahead: October 11–15, 2026
Book art at UAFS, a planned Fort Smith clinic and pharmacy, and River Valley events for October 11–15, including Octubafest and free riverfront music.
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The Weekend Edition
Weekend Edition: October 8–11, 2026
I-49 bridge progress, the first German F-35 at Ebbing, and River Valley weekend events in Fort Smith, Van Buren, Greenwood, Alma and beyond.
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The Week Ahead
The Week Ahead: October 4–8, 2026
Rheem buys adjacent property in Fort Smith, UAFS advances a maternal health center, and River Valley events for Oct. 4–8, 2026.
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The Weekend Edition
THE WEEKEND EDITION
German F-35s head to Ebbing, the Fort Smith Symphony premieres MYTHOLOGIES, Peacemaker returns, and more River Valley events for Oct. 1–4.
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The Week Ahead
THE WEEK AHEAD
Fair deals, free salsa at UAFS, Levitt AMP at The Bakery District, civic meetings and more around Fort Smith and the River Valley, Sept. 27-Oct. 1.
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The Weekend Edition
THE WEEKEND EDITION
Dolly-inspired butterflies in Van Buren, the 90th Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair, food trucks, Matt Rife and more for Sept. 24–27.
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The Week Ahead
THE WEEK AHEAD
Find things to do in Fort Smith and the River Valley Sept. 20-24, including fair savings, free music, local events and community news.
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The Weekend Edition
THE WEEKEND EDITION
Find things to do in Fort Smith and the River Valley this weekend, Sept. 17–20, including live music, Bikes at the Bakery, markets, fall festivals, family events and more.
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The Week Ahead
THE WEEK AHEAD
Plan your week in Fort Smith and the River Valley: Crawford County Fair, Downtown Junk Fest, free live music, family events and civic meetings.
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The Weekend Edition
THE WEEKEND EDITION
Plan your River Valley weekend, Sept. 10–13: Junk Fest, free concerts, Hispanic Cultural Festival, the Symphony season opener and more.
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The Week Ahead
THE WEEK AHEAD
See what’s happening around Fort Smith and the River Valley Sept. 6–10, including Labor Day plans, local events, civic meetings, family activities and Thursday night picks.
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The Weekend Edition
THE WEEKEND EDITION
What to do around Fort Smith and the River Valley this Labor Day weekend: Fort Chaffee history, Terri Clark, Rick Ross, PBR Thunder Days and more.
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The Week Ahead
THE WEEK AHEAD
Your River Valley week ahead: Fort Smith meetings, downtown deadlines, free events, family picks and a Fort Chaffee story worth knowing.
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The Weekend Edition
THE WEEKEND EDITION
Tonight's lunar eclipse, the Sebastian County Fair, Trey Kennedy, $5 Ratatouille, Arkansas Ren Fest and more around the River Valley.
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The Week Ahead
WEEK AHEAD: AUGUST 23 TO 29
What to know around Fort Smith and the River Valley this week: Sebastian County Fair, local government meetings, a lunar eclipse, and more.
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The Weekend Edition
THE WEEKEND EDITION
What to do around Fort Smith and the River Valley Aug. 21–23: Isaiah Joe, A&M Railroad, Black Rodeo, Brantstock, balloons and more.
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