Events hosted by Fort Kids Children's Museum serve to build a world of possibility through play.

Fort Kids warmly welcomes families, adults, and community groups to our diverse range of events throughout the year.

These events offer families and adults unique opportunities to engage with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, and bring the community together for enriching, playful learning experiences

Upcoming events

  • Pedal Palooza (Postponed)

    4.5

    Pedal Palooza was a fun-filled community event hosted by Fort Kids, featuring a kids’ bike parade, play stations, and hands-on activities — all to celebrate movement, play, and the vision of a children’s museum in Fort Smith.

  • Girls in STEM

    5.1

    ​Fort Kids Children's Museum is bringing an exciting, hands-on STEM activity to the students at Tillis Elementary. This engaging event aimed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive learning experiences.

  • My City is a Fort

    5.17

    ​The Fort Building Competition, part of Fort Kids Children's Museum's "My City is a Fort" event, is a free, hands-on experience where kids ages 5–12 team up to build forts using cardboard and tape. Held at Chaffee Crossing, the event encourages creativity, teamwork, and imaginative play, with prizes awarded for the best forts.

  • Fort Kids - STEM at the Library

    7.2

    ​Fort Kids Children's Museum is hosting a hands-on STEM event at the Fort Smith Public Library, inviting children and families to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive activities. This engaging experience aims to spark curiosity and foster a love for learning in a fun, community-centered environment.​

  • Art on the Border

    7.18-7.19

    ​Fort Kids Children's Museum proudly participated in the 2024 Art on the Border event at the ACHE Research Institute Health & Wellness Center, engaging families with creative, hands-on activities that celebrated the intersection of art and play. This collaboration highlighted Fort Kids' commitment to fostering imagination and community through interactive experiences

  • Isaiah Joe Basketball Camp

    8.23

    Fort Kids Children’s Museum is teaming up once again with NBA player Isaiah Joe to host an exciting youth basketball camp, blending skill-building, teamwork, and fun. This free event gives kids the chance to learn from a pro while supporting the mission to bring a children’s museum to Fort Smith.

  • Golf Tournament

    10.13

    Fort Kids Children’s Museum is proud to partner with the upcoming golf tournament, supporting both the sport and our mission to create a space for children’s learning and play. This collaboration helps raise awareness and funds to bring the vision of Fort Kids to life in Fort Smith.

  • Trick or Trails

    10.25

    Fort Kids Children’s Museum is excited to partner with the Fort Smith Trick or Trails event, bringing family-friendly fun and Halloween spirit to the community. This collaboration helps raise awareness and support for our mission to create an interactive children’s museum in Fort Smith.

Isaiah Joe's Support for Fort Kids Children's Museum

Watch Isaiah Joe share why he's partnering with Fort Kids and how, together, we're turning the dream of a children’s museum in Fort Smith into a reality. His support is helping us bring hands-on learning and creativity to children in our community!