This Weekend
A simple weekend guide for visitors and locals looking for events, river-season plans, live music, markets, family activities, and things to do around Glenwood.
Quick Weekend Help
Check what has been submitted for the weekend, then use the rest of the guide to fill in the day around the Caddo River, restaurants, cabins, Lake Greeson, local shops, and nearby outdoor stops.
Local organizers can submit events anytime.
Markets, live music, fundraisers, church events, festivals, river-season events, and family-friendly plans are all welcome.
Weekend Planning
Some weekends have markets, music, festivals, and local events. Other weekends are better for the river, a local meal, a cabin stay, Lake Greeson, or a slower day around Glenwood.
These are approved events currently listed for the upcoming weekend. More can be added as local businesses, venues, churches, groups, and organizers submit details.
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Mount Nebo State Park
Glenwood, Arkansas
Each year, folks gather at Mount Nebo State Park for the Chicken Fry, a classic local event filled with great food and friendly faces. It’s a nice way to enjoy the outdoors and some tasty fried chicken.
Easy Weekend Ideas
These are good starting points when you want something simple to do before dinner, after checking into a cabin, during river season, or while waiting for more local events to be added.
If the weather and water levels are right, the Caddo is usually one of the first things people plan around when they’re coming through Glenwood.
View Caddo River Guide →Plan a meal around Glenwood before or after river time, a cabin stay, a Lake Greeson stop, or a slower weekend drive through town.
View Restaurants →Glenwood works well for a simple outdoor trip with river stops, nearby lake time, scenic drives, local food, and easy places to slow down.
Browse Things To Do →Cabins, campgrounds, and local stays can make the weekend easier if you’re planning a float trip, family visit, or quiet getaway.
See Places To Stay →Local Events Welcome
Send in live music, markets, fundraisers, church events, festivals, river-season events, family activities, community gatherings, and other Glenwood area events so they can be added to the guide.
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