Scan the QR Code to purchase tickets. Are you ready for the party of the year? Friends of Hot Springs National Park is hosting the first-ever Raise the Glass Bacchus Bash on Thursday, August 20, from 6:30 to 9 PM at The Vapors Live, 315 Park Avenue, Hot Springs. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” Hot Springs style! Enjoy delicious canapés from Secret Handshake, 501 Prime, The Vault, and J&S Hospitality. Dance to the
Thriving Under Pressure: Arkansas Diamonds Manager Lauren Hatten Discusses the Team’s Success and Goals By Lana Pierce Fans (and future fans) of the Arkansas Diamonds: Tune in! Arkansas’s best indoor arena football team, established in Hot Springs as the “Wiseguys” before expanding this year, the Arkansas Diamonds are bringing back the hard-hitting entertainment. The sport’s popularity—and team’s fast-growing fan base—has made the Diamonds team a staple of local summertime tradition. The Springs Magazine sat down with the
Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create a deeper connection between body and mind. One pose that beautifully combines all three is Mermaid Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana variation). Mermaid Pose is
Each person attending the birthday gala will receive this special commemorative coin. Hot Springs’ 150th birthday gala will be held August 11 in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Funds generated by the celebration will be given to the Garland County Historical Society. “Although our city’s history goes back hundreds of years to the time when Indigenous people gathered around the thermal springs in The Valley of the Vapors, the town of
Singer Melissa Carper. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs Melissa Carper, the nationally acclaimed country singer with deep ties to Arkansas and a profound commitment to nature, will open the inaugural Birding Festival of the South Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, with a concert October 8 on Bridge Street in downtown Hot Springs. Carper plays old-school country music that resonates across time and place, with a repertoire that weaves together the threads of
Movie poster for Baseball Weekend opening movie. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs The documentary film detailing the story behind the real Bad News Bears of baseball will be screened free for the public on the evening of Friday, August 7, to open the Ninth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The annual salute to baseball — this year featuring six legends of the game as
Ann Smith & Melodi Cone invite you to climb the steps to their boutique. Some of the best discoveries in Hot Springs aren’t found on a map – they’re found when you look up. Perched on the second floor of a historic downtown building at 800 Central Avenue, The Velvet Attic Boutique offers visitors a shopping experience that feels a little different from the ordinary. Located across from Bridge Street, the boutique has become known not
Save the date for the Hot Springs Pride Pageant – August 1. By Lana Pierce The Hot Springs Pride Pageant returns to Boogies Bar & Grill August 1. Enjoy a glamorous, creative evening full of talent as contestants vie for the titles of Mister HS Pride, Miss HS Pride, and MX HS Pride. This annual pageant showcases our local legends alongside aspiring title-holders as they compete in categories including evening wear, talent competition, and on-stage questions.
Get ready to dink, drive, and dominate! The 2026 Spa City Classic Pickleball Tournament is heading to Hot Springs from July 30 – August 2, 2026, at Bank OZK Arena, 134 Convention Blvd. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a rising star, this premier event offers thrilling competition, a fantastic atmosphere, and the chance to test your skills against players from across the region. Join the fun in the “Spa City” for an unforgettable weekend
Diane LaFollette will retire after 13 years at the helm of Mid-America Science Museum. Diane LaFollette has announced her retirement as CEO of Mid-America Science Museum after 13 years leading the institution. Her retirement will take effect Oct. 2, and the museum’s board of directors will begin a formal search for her successor. LaFollette joined Mid-America Science Museum in 2013 and oversaw a period of expansion and growth for the museum, including
Hot Springs has always known how to celebrate. As one of the oldest federally protected places in the country, this city is part of the cultural thread that exemplifies a true American community, with its diversity of people, bountiful talents, and potential. To celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, the Hot Springs Gallery Walk, hosted by various venues across downtown, has scheduled an assortment of original art, live music, and a
Illusionist Jonathan Erlandson holds audiences spellbound with his magic. July features two exclusive one-night only guest performances. Photography…Daniel Nansel The Historic Malco Theatre is turning up the heat this summer with an action-packed July. Headlining the month is Arkansas’ Premier Magic & Illusion Show, starring illusionist Jonathan Erlandson. Pushing the boundaries of reality, this high-voltage spectacle, which includes illusion, sleight of hand, mind-reading, impossible stunts, and guest aerial acrobats, will
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August brings a special kind of cheer to our quirky little town, as we celebrate two remarkable milestones: the City of Hot Springs’ 150th birthday and the 37th birthday of Gallery Walk. Together, they mark generations of creativity, community spirit, and the enduring belief that art belongs to everyone. For 37 years, our artists,
Can you find this mural? Text us a selfie with it in the month of August and receive a free drop-in! 501-651-0545. Hint: Donuts on Park Avenue. Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensYoga is often described as the practice of finding balance—both on and off the
Registration is now open for the Eighth Annual Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival on Hot Springs’ acclaimed Northwoods Trails. The mountain bike extravaganza annually attracts hundreds of bikers of all abilities to Northwoods, which has been voted the No. 1 trail system in Arkansas six times. There are events geared for professionals, novice
When the sun dips below the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs reveals a vibrant and surprisingly diverse nightlife scene waiting to be explored. From cozy dive bars and bustling craft breweries to cocktail lounges and venues pulsing with live music, there’s an after-dark adventure suited for every mood. Whether you’re looking
