• The Western District at the King Opera House

    On May 8th, 1871 the Western District Court of Arkansas was moved from Van Buren to the location famously known as Fort Smith’s “Hole in the Wall” saloon, a site […]

  • The Western District at the King Opera House

    On May 8th, 1871 the Western District Court of Arkansas was moved from Van Buren to the location famously known as Fort Smith’s “Hole in the Wall” saloon, a site […]

  • The Western District at the King Opera House

    On May 8th, 1871 the Western District Court of Arkansas was moved from Van Buren to the location famously known as Fort Smith’s “Hole in the Wall” saloon, a site […]

  • The Western District at the King Opera House

    On May 8th, 1871 the Western District Court of Arkansas was moved from Van Buren to the location famously known as Fort Smith’s “Hole in the Wall” saloon, a site […]

  • Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly

    Insects rule in the diaries of unlikely best friends: Worm, Spider and Fly. Worm eats his homework, Fly believes she has superpowers, and Spider can't wait to grow up and […]

  • Flor de Toloache

    Latin Grammy Nominees Mariachi Flor de Toloache make New York City history as its’ First and Only All­-Women Mariachi Group. Founded in 2008, Mariachi Flor de Toloache is lead by […]

  • FALL FESTIVAL

    Craft and food vendors will line both sides of historic Main Street to celebrate the beginning of the Fall season.  For festival vendor applications visit https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/787b96_64e4e9d7503b4e3c93a73edb044d8088.pdf.  For additional information call: […]

  • Halloween on Main Street

    Zombie Crawl and Trunk or Treat on Van Buren's Historic Main Street.

  • Ingrid

    Tickets are on sale now to watch the documentary "Ingrid". The show will be October 30 at the King Opera House and will conclude with a talk back session with […]

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  • 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 […]

  • 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.  […]