Fort Smith’s vibrant arts community has something delightfully eerie to look forward to this summer, as Fort Smith Little Theatre takes the stage with a production of The Addams Family musical. According to the Southwest Times Record, the beloved community theater is conjuring laughs with the kooky, spooky classic.

Fort Smith Little Theatre has long been a cornerstone of the River Valley’s cultural life, bringing professional-quality productions to local audiences year after year. A musical rooted in comedy and family fun, The Addams Family is a natural fit for a summer run — offering something for theatergoers of all ages.

And if live theater isn’t enough to fill your Independence Day weekend, the city has even more in store. The Mayor’s annual Fourth of July celebration is set to welcome the Fort Smith community, featuring music, food, and fireworks, according to reporting from both the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and the River Valley Democrat-Gazette. It’s shaping up to be a festive stretch for the River Valley.

Whether you’re settling into a theater seat for an evening of musical comedy or spreading out a blanket for a fireworks show, Fort Smith is giving residents plenty of reasons to celebrate this summer.

Sources: Southwest Times Record, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette