Nov 12, 2025

Thanksgiving Meals + Concerts + A New Pizza Series 🍕

Dine-in, take-home, free community meals + arts & entertainment inside.

Nov 5, 2025

National Donut Day, Veterans Day Events, New B&B + Food Truck Festival

Celebrate National Donut Day, explore Veterans Day parades, a new Van Buren B&B, 2026 food truck festival, and submit your River Valley events.

Oct 29, 2025

Fall Bites + Festival Nights — Greenwood Fest + Fork Favorite

Greenwood Fall Festival + El Olvido review + 3 standout events

Oct 22, 2025

Fork Favorite 🍳 & Candlelight Nights — This Week’s River Valley Flavors

From a perfect breakfast burrito at River City Bistro to Friday’s candle-lit concerts on the riverfront, here’s what’s cooking in the River Valley.

Nov 11, 2025

Odie’s Diner Van Buren – Best Breakfast in Town

Discover Odie’s Diner in Van Buren: clean, friendly, and delivering comfort-food breakfast classics like omelets, hash browns, pancakes & bacon. A local favorite to try.

Nov 11, 2025

Things to Do in the River Valley (Week of Nov 13, 2025)

Discover concerts, theatre shows, and local events happening around Fort Smith and the River Valley for the week of November 13, 2025. Live music, cultural performances, and community happenings — updated weekly.

Nov 11, 2025

Thanksgiving 2025: Where to Eat or Order in the River Valley

Explore dine-in buffets, take-home meals, smoked turkey orders, and free community Thanksgiving dinners around the River Valley. Updated weekly as new tips arrive

Nov 9, 2025

Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken & Veggies (20-Minute, 5-Ingredient Dinner)

Make this 20-minute sheet-pan lemon garlic chicken with veggies — just five ingredients, minimal cleanup, balanced, and delicious for busy weeknights.