Second Saturday Shopping on Main Street
2024-08-10 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Main Street Historic District, 700-400 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States

Ride the Train, Van Buren to Winslow
2024-08-17 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-31 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-07 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-21 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-26 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-28 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates
Van Buren to Winslow

This three-hour, 70 mile round trip excursion takes you through the ruggedly beautiful Boston Mountain range of the Ozarks, over three valley trestles and through the 1700-foot long Winslow tunnel for some of the most breathtaking scenery you are likely to see in ‘The Natural State’.

Departs Van Buren 11:00am
– Boston Mountains, Trestles, Tunnel
– Three hour round trip

Ticket types

Silver Feather – 108: Silver Feather Premium is a 1940’s style car with a 360° Dome top view with booth/table top seating, a downstairs dining area with chair/table top seating and a downstairs lounge.

Includes lunch, drink and dessert
Guests may book seats either upstairs in the Vista Dome or downstairs

Premium – #107 & #109: Premium Service includes either 1950’s diner car with booth/table top seating or 1950’s parlor car with chair/table top seating and a back platform for photography (weather permitting).

Includes lunch, drink, and dessert
Parties of two may share a table with other guests

Vintage Coach – #105 & #106: Coach Service is in our 1920’s vintage car with reversible seating and windows on all sides for the perfect view. Ticket includes round trip excursion with snacks and beverages available for purchase

Coach: Snacks and drinks available for purchase
Coach with lunch: Includes box lunch, drink and dessert

Movies at the Opera House: Fort Smith International Film Festival Pre Event
2024-08-21 18:00 UTC | King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States
The Arkansas CW Crew: Paranormal Adventures With The Crew-King Opera House
Directed by Susan Searle, Miguel Medina
We started Paranormal Adventures with The Crew several years ago as amateur ghost hunters. We have been going to places in Arkansas and Missouri. We now have 5 of us as part of our team. This was another thrilling night with The Crew at the historic King Opera House in Van Buren, Arkansas! We navigate through whispers of the past, our quest for the unexplained never ceases as we try to unravel the mysteries at the King Opera House!

The King Opera House: A Paranormal Documentary Labeled as “One of the most haunted places in Arkansas,” Gavin Webb and Diego Lane travel to Van Buren, Arkansas, to “The King Opera House” to see if this building truly is haunted and deserves that title.

$5 Movies at the Opera House: Matilda
2024-08-26 18:00 UTC | King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States
An intelligent little girl who is neglected by her parents discovers that she has telekinetic powers. Not until a teacher shows her kindness for the first time does she realize that she can use those powers to do something about her sufferings and help her friends as well.

$5 Movies at the Opera House: Airplane!
2024-09-02 18:00 UTC | King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States
A traumatized ex-flier boards a plane hoping to win back his flight attendant girlfriend. Meanwhile, the pilots get food poisoning, and someone has to land the jet.

$5 Movie Night @ KOH: the Parent Trap
2024-09-12 18:00 UTC | King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States

$5 Movie @ KOH: O Brother, Where Art Thou?
2024-09-13 18:00 UTC | King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States

Downtown Junk Fest
2024-09-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our 7th annual Downtown JunkFest, covering five blocks of our historic Main Street. Junk Fest is a two day event featuring antiques, repurposed, architectural salvage, vintage inspired clothing and jewelry.

Allan Hurt and The Music Showmen
2024-09-21 19:00 UTC | King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States
Allen Hurt has been entertaining music fans since an early age and has written over 1500 original songs, known for his unique tenor vocals that would become his trademark sound. Over the years, Allen’s music has been featured on radio and television stations throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Performing an exciting mix of Country and Americana music, his career has crossed paths with many music legends like Ray Price, who Allen toured with and shared the stage for many years along with other greats like Gene Watson, Johnny Lee, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Tom Petty, Three Dog Night and many more.
His musical talents have earned him 14 Gold and 2 Platinum music awards and was inducted into the Gatesville Texas Country Music Hall Of Fame in 2012 and received the Hall Of Fame Entertainer of The Year for 2013, Male Vocalist Of The Year for 2014, Male Vocalist of the year for 2015 and the distinguished Texas Star Award for 2016.
Continuing to write songs and play the music he loves, Allen proudly performs today with his band “The Music Showmen” and is also a member of the Country Music Association (CMA) and an honorary lifetime member of the Fort Worth Songwriters Association.

$5 Movie Night @ KOH: Amadeus
2024-09-30 18:00 UTC | King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States

Ride the Train Van Buren to Winslow
2024-10-02 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-09 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Old Frisco Depot, 813 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States
Van Buren to Winslow

This three-hour, 70 mile round trip excursion takes you through the ruggedly beautiful Boston Mountain range of the Ozarks, over three valley trestles and through the 1700-foot long Winslow tunnel for some of the most breathtaking scenery you are likely to see in ‘The Natural State’.

Departs Van Buren 11:00am
– Boston Mountains, Trestles, Tunnel
– Three hour round trip

Ticket types

Silver Feather – 108: Silver Feather Premium is a 1940’s style car with a 360° Dome top view with booth/table top seating, a downstairs dining area with chair/table top seating and a downstairs lounge.

Includes lunch, drink and dessert
Guests may book seats either upstairs in the Vista Dome or downstairs

Premium – #107 & #109: Premium Service includes either 1950’s diner car with booth/table top seating or 1950’s parlor car with chair/table top seating and a back platform for photography (weather permitting).

Includes lunch, drink, and dessert
Parties of two may share a table with other guests

Vintage Coach – #105 & #106: Coach Service is in our 1920’s vintage car with reversible seating and windows on all sides for the perfect view. Ticket includes round trip excursion with snacks and beverages available for purchase

Coach: Snacks and drinks available for purchase
Coach with lunch: Includes box lunch, drink and dessert

Van Buren to Winslow Fall Rates

Van Buren to Winslow Fall Rates: $29-$102

Coach #105 & #106: $58/adult, $52.20/senior, and $29/child
Coach with lunch: $70.99/adult, $65.19/senior, and $41.99/child
Premium 107 & 109: $80.99/adult, $74.19/senior, and $60.59/child
Silver Feather #108 – Premium: $90.99/adult, $83.19/senior, and $67.99/child
Silver Feather #108 – Dome: $101.99/adult, $93.09/senior, and $75.29/child
Coach with Lunch, Premium, and Silver Feather cars require 24 hour advance reservations to allow for food preparation.
Ticket sales for premium cars are cut off 24 hours prior to departure.
Senior, military, AAA, AARP and group rates are available.

65 and older are considered seniors; children are ages 3-12.
Delays may be encountered. A&M reserves the right to alter and change schedules as necessary

$5 Movie @ KOH: Casper
2024-10-03 18:00 UTC | King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States

Larry B @ KOH
2024-10-05 19:00 UTC | King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States
Larry Bedell is celebrating 60 years of Music, Touring and Performing!
Coming from a large musical family that’s been in the business for over 125
years. In 1964, Larry was 9 years old and started his career with his
brothers Tommy, Joe & Ernie Ray Sr., which in turn brought talented young
musicians together to form the group “The Fabulous Elites”. In 1972, Ernie
Bedell, Richard Allen, Joe Bedell & Larry Bedell formed a new group called
“K.C. Express” along with Danny Adams, Rod Thomas, Delois Bedell &
Jock Little. We signed with Stax Record Company and toured the USA. In
1975 the band moved to Denver, CO. and disbanded in 1977. In 1977,
Larry moved to Los Angeles, CA., and signed with Maverick Flatts Talent
Agency. With groups like Earth, Wind & Fire, Confunkshun, Love Machine,
Buzz Cooper, Howard Hewett and more. Larry was music director for Buzz
Cooper. In 1986 Larry moved to Fort Smith, AR., to join the Country/Pop
group Greyghost which signed with Mercury/Polygram Record Co.
Greyghost charted on the Top billboard 100 with “This 01′ House”, “Where
Were You When I Was Blue” and “If This Ain’t Love” and more. Toured with
groups like Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Jr., Commodores, Asleep at the
Wheel, Charlie Daniels, Exile & many more. In 1992, Larry Bedell went
Solo to form his group “The Cradle Rockers” which worked with groups like
War, Ronnie Millsap, Carrie Underwood & BB King. Continuing in the music
industry, Larry B proudly performs with his most recent band, “Larry B Soul
Experience” and “Larry B Show” (duo) with his wife Hazel. Larry Bedell still
records and performs, while mentoring young performers and young
business men. This will be a concert to remember celebrating 60 years in
music and still going strong! Thanks to my wife Hazel, Family and my
Super fans! God bless. Larry Bedell Razz-Ma-Tazz Entertainment Group
Inc.

Celebrating 60 Years in Music, Larry B Soul Experience at The King Opera House
2024-10-05 19:00 UTC | King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States

PRO WRESTLING ROAD STORIES UNCUT & UNSENSORED Presented by SD Enterprises
2024-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States

$5 Movie Night @ KOH: The Shining
2024-10-08 18:00 UTC | King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States

Fall Festival
2024-10-12 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us in Downtown Van Buren for our annual Fall Festivals, where the streets are lined with food trucks, craft vendors, local merchants and much more.
