The spring Tikes, Trikes, and Trails event will be held at Velocity Park, 325 Valley Street, on Friday, March 27, from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 PM. Don’t have a bike? A limited number of bikes will be provided FREE at this event. You can also bring your skateboard, scooter, or wheelchair to join the fun! All participants will receive a t-shirt, trail maps, and other free giveaway items (while supplies
MASM’s Family Room brings families together with a variety of hands-on experiences for all ages. Mid-America Science Museum (MASM) will welcome back The Family Room beginning Sunday, March 1. The in-house exhibit, located in the museum’s Hall of Wonder, runs through March 31 and is included with general admission. First introduced in 2024, The Family Room was designed and built by the museum’s staff. The updated version expands on its
By Longhua Xu Acrylic 30” x 40” When The Springs Magazine invited me to create the cover for their February 2026 issue, I found myself facing an unexpectedly challenging decision. Although my primary language is sculpture—working in bronze, stone, wood, glass, and clay—this project called for a painted image. After much reflection, I chose to focus on a timeless subject: lovers. Love has been interpreted by artists for centuries, which
By Lana Pierce The Stage Imagine 1917 Hot Springs in stereoscope. Visitors view it in picturesque, idyllic frames, while locals experience it differently. It’s a place where gravel roads blend into newly-paved avenues, and the clop of horses pulling wagons recedes behind the roar of motorized vehicles, where the prism of foreign languages and lifestyles magnifies the city’s successful campaign to “Bathe the World.” To citizens, the changing scenery spawned by
Hot Springs will celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 15, when Mardi Gras in the Spa takes over the Bridge Street Entertainment District from noon until 6:00 p.m. The inaugural event promises a full afternoon of music, costumes, family activities, food, and community celebration — rain or shine. Designed as a family-friendly festival with something for all ages, Mardi Gras in the Spa will feature food trucks,
Dancers aged 5 and up are invited to audition for a role in “Peter Pan.” Get ready to soar! The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) is thrilled to announce open auditions for its upcoming production of the beloved storybook ballet, Peter Pan. Auditions will be held Saturday, February 7, offering local dancers the magical opportunity to bring this timeless classic to life. Under the visionary artistic direction of
Expect a rockin’ and zany time with Mangione (l) and Everhart (r) as royalty at the St. Pat’s Parade. The World’s Tallest Leprechaun and the editor-publisher of the city’s monthly tourism publication will reign on March 17 as the King and Queen of the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs. Retired businessman Monte Everhart and JoAnn Mangione, who edits and publishes The
A monthly series including news about an Arkansas book, author, event, or item of literary interest to Arkansans. By Erin Wood Conway resident and Arkansas native Katy S. Duffield is, incredibly, the award-winning author of more than forty children’s books. On February 3, Start Your Engines will be released from Sourcebooks/Jaberwocky, with words by Duffield and illustrations by Chiara Galletti. In Start Your Engines, Frankie the ATV loves to zoom up
Origami? Absolutely! Enter your Origami in the Cherry Blossom Festival Competition. The Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival continues to celebrate Japanese culture through hands-on creativity, pairing a festival favorite—the Annual Haiku Competition—with an exciting new addition: the Origami Competition. New this year, the Origami Competition is sponsored by Aitoh Specialty Paper. Open to Arkansas residents of all ages, the competition invites artists to explore the art of paper folding through original
Art Moves: We the Arts, the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail art exhibit, is accepting entries from artists through January 25. The City of Hot Springs Arts Advisory Committee, in collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA), is calling for artists to submit to the upcoming 2026 installation of Art Moves, titled “We the Arts.” The exhibition adorning the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail between Hollywood Ave and
Start your year with POV Fest, celebrating its 19th year. The 2026 Persistence of Vision Film Festival (POV Fest) will take place January 9-11, 2026, at the historic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa. Celebrating its 19th year, POV Fest has evolved from a single screening of Arkansas-made short films into a three-day cinematic celebration featuring an impressive array of short films from the region, alongside award-winning and noteworthy films from
Expect live music, costume contests, activities, food trucks, and loads of fun at Mardi Gras in the Spa. A brand-new community celebration is coming to Hot Springs with the launch of Mardi Gras in the Spa, an all-ages festival designed to bring locals and visitors together for a day of music, costumes, food, and fun — all while supporting a meaningful local cause. Scheduled to take place Sunday, February 15,
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(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author. Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men
By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers, March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with
Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show. Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free
by Susan Koenig Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays
