“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
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
In Tarot, this is the Celtic Cross Ten-Card Spread. —photo by Steve Bonner. By Michelle Crandell There are many Tarot spreads, specific configurations of Tarot cards. Each spread provides insight into a particular problem or situation the seeker has in mind. The message a reading gives is determined by how many cards get used, where they are placed and the focus/intention of the reader and seeker Some typical spreads include: ONE CARD DRAW: Gives a
By Chana Prince Greeting Fellow Travelers, June 2026 arrives like a soft golden doorway between worlds — a month where the heart becomes wiser than the mind and intuition begins leading the way forward. Jupiter in Cancer opens currents of emotional healing, creativity, homecoming, and soulful connection, reminding us that tenderness is strength and love is a guiding force. Uranus entering Gemini awakens brilliant new ideas, unexpected conversations, and creative breakthroughs, while Saturn and
By David Malcolm Rose When I moved to Arkansas, well over 50 years ago, my knowledge of the South was primarily derived from watching the Andy Griffith show. There were some differences between the show and reality, but for me, the transition was fairly easy. At that time, Southern culture was, even in urban areas, rural culture, and I was brought up country. Once clearing the language barrier, it was relatively smooth sailing. It delighted me
Tickets on sale now for the Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s production of the Fats Waller musical show, Ain’t Misbehavin’. Tickets are now on sale for Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Fat Waller Musical Show, and the second production in The Rep’s 2026 Golden SummerStage season. The production will run June 16 – 28. Performances will be held at 601 Main Street, Little Rock, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.; Fridays at 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Tickets
By Lana Pierce Of all the weddings I ever attended, the ceremony joining my longtime friend, Jeni Emerson, and her soulmate, Glenn Thornton, remains fixed in my memory as one of the most romantic—and unconventional. Sixteen years ago, the pair took the stage of the old Malco Theatre. Below velvet curtains and dim spotlights, the proscenium framed Jeni and Glenn perfectly as they exchanged vows in a swirl of romantic music and the
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“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
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
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,
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
