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Velvet Attic Boutique Offers a Fresh Perspective on Downtown 

July 8, 2026

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

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Spa City Set to Crown 2026 Royals 

July 8, 2026

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.  

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Spa City Classic: Indoor Pickleball 

July 8, 2026

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

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MASM CEO Diane LaFollette Announces Retirement 

July 8, 2026

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

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Gallery Walk Celebrates Fourth of July Weekend with Art, Community, and a Commemorative Keepsake 

July 8, 2026

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

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Historic Malco Theatre Announces Expansive July Schedule Featuring Nightly Magic and Special Guest Performances 

July 8, 2026

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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Summer Continues to Thrive at The Garland County Library 

July 8, 2026

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

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Raise the Glass – Bacchus Bash 

July 8, 2026

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

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Spa City’s Filmmaker Lisa Cole Wins Special Award at Bentonville Film Festival 

July 2, 2026

(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

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The Garland County Library’s Summer Reading Program has expanded to include amazing prizes for adults, too. This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story.” 

July 2, 2026

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

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June 3, 2026

“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

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A One-of-a-Kind Wooden Play Experience Arrives in Downtown Hot Springs 

June 3, 2026

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

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