Fort Smith

International Day of the Ninja

Don't forget to celebrate International Day of the Ninja. Our stealthy friends often go unnoticed day to day by average people. (I think thats considered a good thing for them) …

Diamond Dance Club Christmas Dance

Dance through the holidays. Happy Five Combo plays. Formal to semiformal attire. $10 guests. 8-11 p.m. Eagles Ballroom 3321 S. 66 St. Fort Smith, AR (479) 484-7156

Polar Express Party

Read, sing and play games then watch this G-rated movie, a magical holiday tale that tells of a young boy who still wants to believe in Santa even though his…

Moscow Ballet presents its Great Russian Nutcracker. Two local children will also have walk-on roles in the final scene. Cast features luminaries of Perm, Vaganova, Moscow State Academic Choreographic and…

Creekmore Park Holiday Express Fund-Raiser

Ride the train, all decked out in its holiday lights, and raise funds for Project Compassion. Enjoy concessions, too. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Creekmore Park Rogers Ave. and S. 31st St. Fort…

Toy Run

All bikes welcome for this first-ever toy run for the Children's Emergency Shelter. Route: Leaving Old Fort Harley to Elks Club on Massard for coffee and snacks. New, unwrapped toys…

Pat Boone Christmas Show

In the years immediately prior to the British Invasion, only one performer rivaled the chart dominance of Elvis Presley, and that was Pat Boone. With his trademark white buck shoes,…

Knit and Crochet @ Your Library

Learn how to knit and crochet or simply enjoy the company of others while you work. Bring crochet hook J (#10) or set of two (#10) knitting needles and appropriate…

JR’s Country Gospel

Good time pickin' and grinnin'. $5 (if you understand that, your part of the reason people keep stereotyping arkanasas…) 7 p.m. King Opera House 427 Main St. Van Buren, AR…

Star Party

The Nature Center will be transformed into an observatory as the Arkansas/Oklahoma Astronomical Society hosts an evening devoted to the night sky. Free. 6 p.m. Arkansas River Valley Nature Center…

Hot Cocoa Day

Visit your local librarians and enjoy some holiday cheer. Drop in for a cup of cocoa and a good book or movie. All ages welcome. Free. All Day Alma Public…

Spirit of the Frontier Luncheon

Mayor Ray gives awards to area residents with a pioneering spirit who have made Fort Smith one of the outstanding cities in America and made "Life Worth Living in Fort…

New Youth Building Opening

New youth building rocks with a grand opening featuring The Wedding, a Christian band from Fayetteville. The BASE (Student Building) has a multi-purpose court, cafe', arcade, table and video games…

YEL December Leadership Luncheon

Hear a webinar on www.yelfortsmith.org. Menu is braised bourbon pork loin, tossed garden salad, fresh seasonal vegetable(????), roasted new potatoes, rolls, assorted desserts, tea and coffee. RSVP deadline: Dec. 7;…

How To Write A Business Plan

No matter how large or small, all businesses must have a business plan. A business plan will help entrepreneurs define their concept, evaluate the competition, determine risks and estimate costs….

A Healthy Taste of the Holiday Season

relax they didnt invent a new kind of spice.Great door prizes including "More Take it to Heart" cookbooks; Feliz Navidad party recipes and cookbooks; tips for healthy holiday eating; salsa…

Southside Band Christmas Concert

Swing into the season at this concert performed by high school students. Free. 7 p.m. Southside High School Auditorium, Southside High School 4100 Gary St. Fort Smith, AR (479) 646-0201

Embroiderers’ Guild Holiday Luncheon

Enjoy food and fellowship along with a show and tell and ornament exchange. Call for more information; reservations required. 11:30 a.m. TBA Fort Smith, AR (479) 471-1513

TrailBlazers Hiking Club

TrailBlazers ( a world renowed group of arsonists…) hike the Cracked Rock and Homestead Trails at Lee Creek Recreation Area. 1 p.m. Lee Creek Recreation Area Van Buren, AR (479) 646-9562…

National Children’s Memorial Day

A candlelight children's memorial. 6:30 p.m. Sparks Regional Medical Center, Shuffield Education Center 1001 Towson Ave. Fort Smith, AR (479) 441-5445