Park Events

Creekmore Express Train 2021 Schedule
There is no cost to ride the train. Donations are welcomed.
May 8 – May 30, 2021
Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
June 2 – August 29, 2021
Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
September 4 – October 23, 2021
Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

2021 Movies in the Park Schedule:
Movies begin at dusk.
June 4, 2021
Movie: Dolittle
Location: Creekmore Park
June 11, 2021
Movie: Cool Runnings
Location: Martin Luther King Jr.
June 18, 2021
Movie: The Secret Life of Pets 2
Location: Creekmore Park
June 25, 2021
Movie: Abominable
Location: Tilles Park
July 9, 2021
Movie: Moana
Location: Creekmore Park
July 16, 2021
Movie: Trolls World Tour
Location: Creekmore Park

2021 Pop Up Play Days Schedule:
Giant Slip N’ Slide
Date: June 24, 2021
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Water Gun Tie Die
Date: June 10, 2021
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00pm
Location: Creekmore Park
**Bring a t-shirt, canvas bag, bandana, socks, or something else to tie dye.**
Ninja Warrior Course
Date: July 8, 2021
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Creekmore Park
Amazing Race Park Edition
Date: July 22, 2021
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Creekmore Pool
Join us to complete various challenges (physical and mental) throughout the park. Finish the pace, then enjoy a nice cold popsicle or ice cream cone!

Spring Break Activities
Dates: March 22-26, 2021
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Creekmore Park
Details: Free activities and snacks for all who come!

Kids in the Kitchen
Dates: June 15 – 17, 2021
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am & 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Creekmore Community Center
**Pre-registration will be required for each daily event**

Fishing in the Park
Date: August 5, 2021
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Carol Ann Cross Park
Details: Bring your own poles or use one of ours; Bait will be provided; Snacks and drinks will be provided for all fishers.

City Play Day
Date: August 7, 2021
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Details: Ninja Warrior Course; Warped Wall; Fort Smith Fire & Police; Slip N’ Slide; Connect-4 Basketball; Hot Dogs; Area Organization; Splash Pad; and More!

Pooch Plunge
Date: August 10, 2021
Time: 8:30 am – 10 am (small dogs, under 30 lbs)
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (large dogs, over 31 lbs)
Location: Creekmore Pool

Halloween Hoopla
Date: October 23, 2021
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: River Park Events Center
Details: Food; Drinks; Candy; Prizes; Halloween Eyeball Hunt; Monster Apples; & More!

Holiday Express Train
Date: November 29th – December 18th (Monday – Saturday)
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Creekmore Park
Host Application: Download PDF
Details: Citizens can come out to the parks to ride our miniature train or walk around the park to see holiday displays throughout the park. We have a local organization sponsor each night by providing refreshments and/or entertainment during the event.

Breakfast with the Grinch
Date: December 11, 2021
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am
Location: River Park Events Building
Details: Children will be served Whoville snacks, visit with The Grinch, and receive take-home goodie bags with activities and treats.