Van Buren Holiday Express Pajama Train

Children of all ages can enjoy the magic of the holidays on this one-hour round trip Holiday Express Pajama Train.  Ride includes: Hot chocolate, cookies and a visit from Santa.  Also Available on all 6:30 pm round trips, at an additional cost, is the Holiday Pizza Express.  For pricing and to purchase tickets call 479-725-4017 […]

Jazz Festival

Held at Freedom Park Pavilions. Arkansas Jazz Festival Schedule: Friday April 26th 3:30 Fort Smith Kimmons Junior High School 4:30 Farmington Junior High School 5:30 Farmington High School 6:30 Bentonville West High School 7:30 Booneville High School 8:30 Ramsey Junior High School 9:00 Fort Smith Southside High School    

Jazz Festival

Held at Freedom Park Pavilions. Saturday April 27th 9:00 am Van Buren Middle School 10:00 am Jazz Jam 11:00 am UAFS Jazz Lab Ensemble 12:00 pm UAFS Jazz Cats 1:00 pm Prairie Grove High School 2:00 pm Pea Ridge High School 3:00 pm Muldrow High School 4:00 pm Van Buren High School

10th Annual VBHS Empty Bowls 2019

10th Annual VBHS Empty Bowls 2019   For the ticket price, guests are invited to pick out a handmade ceramic bowl (made by VBHS students and other guest artists) and partake in a symbolic dinner of soup and bread from their special bowl. After dinner, the bowl will be washed so that it may be […]

Parents Date Night-Kids Fun Night Hosted by VBFA

February 15th Looking to go on the perfect Valentines Date Night with your spouse but just need someone to look after the kids? That’s what we’re here for! Starting at 7pm, you can drop your kids off at VBFA while you and your spouse head out for the Valentines Date that you’ve been planning for! […]

Ride the Train from Van Buren to Winslow

A scenic tour through the Ozark Boston Mountains. Burrow through the quarter mile Winslow tunnel and over a trestle that towers over 125 ft above the ground with views for miles. Corporate & Private Charters, Fundraisers, Gift Certificates, and Group rates. For more information call 1-479-725-4017 or 1-800-687-8600 or visit http://www.amtrainrides.com.  

Historic Downtown 2nd Saturday Shopping

Every 2nd Saturday of the Month the Old Town Merchants Association (TOTMA) members are open from 10 am to 8 pm. We will have different activities such as entertainment, shopping, and dining. This is a family friendly event that would be great just for a night out with the guys, ladies, or a date night. […]

Downtown Junkfest

Mark your calendars for this years Junkfest!! Vendors, Live Music, Entertainment there is something for everyone this weekend! For more information contact 479-922-6862