The first day of fall is Sept. 22. The National Weather Service and The Old Farmer's Almanac have similar forecasts for temperatures this fall. It's nearly time for the Friday night lights of high school football, pumpkin spice lattes and all things Halloween.

With over 60 food vendors and 80 musical performers set up along Main Street, it's a three-day autumn extravaganza.

Fort Smith Fall Festival returns Oct. 4 with free museum admissions, historic reenactments, kids’ crafts, food trucks and trolley rides.