Children’s Librarian Katie Allen and friends enjoying summer fun at the Foam Party at the Garland County Library. By Annie Gerber JULY HIGHLIGHTS Yoga Club – WED | July 1 | 10 AM – Yoga club kicks off at GCL Bingo for Books – WED | July 1 | 1 PM Kids Foam Party – FRI | July 10 | 10 AM The Oddity Exchange: Adult Show & Tell – SUN | July 12 | 3
Join Friends of Hot Springs National Park in celebration of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and the arts, by raising your glass to help ‘raise the glass’ for the Maurice Bathhouse. Eight Bacchus heads adorn the walls of the historic 3rd-floor Roycroft den under the large stained-glass ceiling. The Friends will host the first-ever Raise the Glass Bacchus Bash on Thursday, August 20, from 6:30 to 9 PM at The Vapors Live, 315
(l-r) Lisa Cole (Writer, Director, Producer), Harley Grey (star), Emmy Perry (co-star), Barbara Lettieri (Producer). Submitted photo. Writer-director Lisa Cole announces that Filthy, her short film, has won the Special Jury Award at the 12th Bentonville Film Festival following its world premiere. The film stars Emmy Award winner Loretta Devine and is Executive Produced by Caren Spruch of Planned Parenthood and Ivana de Maria of Dalia Empower. Filthy follows 13-year-old Cass as she transforms her
Adult prizes for those 18+ include a backyard fire pit, Nintendo Switch 2, Superior Bathhouse Brewery Gift Card, mini espresso machine, Hot Springs National Park gift basket, photography session, Samsung Galaxy tablet, and many more awesome rewards. The prize drawing is August 3, 2026, and the program ends on July 31st, so you’ll want to get started asap. How it works: Every 10 days, readers can pick up a small prize and a
“Moku Playland” Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs. Hidden somewhere among the balls is a special surprise: a uniquely shaped “chicken” ball that children and families love trying to spot during their
Moku Playland Pop-Up Opens June 1 with Interactive, Screen-Free Fun for Families Families and visitors to downtown Hot Springs will have the opportunity to experience a unique style of hands-on play this summer as Moku Playland opens June 1 for a special month-long pop-up at 831 Central Avenue. Open Thursday-Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Moku Playland is an interactive wooden play experience featuring handcrafted play structures, imaginative activity
The Hot Springs Fire Department entry nears the finish line in the 2025 Running of the Tubs. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs The lineup is complete for the 2026 Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs bathtub races through historic downtown Hot Springs. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. “We’ve got 26 tubs entered, and that’s about as many as we can squeeze in,” Visit Hot Springs
Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue. As we reflect on the past two months in our new studio location, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support from
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 riders, and beginners alike. This year’s Gudrun Festival is being moved to October 23 – 25, two weeks
Get ready for a show in the sky! Hot Springs’ 4th of July Fireworks display will be held Sat., July 4, on Lake Hamilton. Rain date will be Sunday, July 5. Get a front row seat to the magic in the area surrounding the Highway 7 bridge. The fireworks will be fired from barges in the middle of the lake on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge
Fans get with it as a member of the Manhattan band joins the crowd for fun in an earlier Bridge Street LIVE performance. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs Hot times in the downtown this June when Hot Springs’ tremendously popular series of free public Bridge Street LIVE concerts returns for the sixth year. The concerts, which are held each Thursday evening in June in the Bridge Street Entertainment District —
Oaklawn Hot Springs is shown. — Photo Courtesy Oaklawn Hot Springs Oaklawn Hot Springs, the Number One tourism attraction in Arkansas, has become the presenting sponsor and the official festival host hotel for the inaugural Birding Festival of the South, which will be held October 8 through 10 in Hot Springs. “Oaklawn Hot Springs is proud to partner with the Birding Festival of the South as its sponsor and host
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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
