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PRIDE Hot Springs Includes a Walk and Festival 

May 31, 2026

PRIDE Hot Springs includes a walk down Central Avenue and a festival to follow.  Emergent Arts is proud to present the 8th annual PRIDE Hot Springs Walk and the second annual PRIDE Hot Springs Festival!  Festivities will take place in downtown Hot Springs on June 27, starting on Exchange Street at 3:30 p.m. with the walk beginning promptly at 4:00. The parade will move down Central Avenue, turning onto Prospect Avenue, and

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Arkansas Books: Summer Reading Program 

May 31, 2026

By Erin Wood If you have a kiddo, you won’t want to miss sign-ups for summer reading at the Garland County Library, June 10 – July 31!   The Summer Reading program is open to children ages 1-18. There is no deadline to sign up, but it’s best to sign up before June 10 so you don’t miss out on logging your reading hours to win amazing prizes. Participants can visit the

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About the Cover… Dryden Pottery Joins the “Millionaires Club”: Celebrating 80 Years and a Four-Generation Legacy 

May 7, 2026

Mayan Dryden and Zack Dryden. Potters cross their arms because idle hands make… more pottery. And they’re already out of shelf space.  Mayan, Jennifer, & Zack.  The guy behind the scenes. Photographer…Jeremy Rodgers  Dryden Pottery, a cornerstone of American ceramic arts and a local “hidden gem,” is proud to announce its 80th anniversary this April 2026.  Nestled in the quiet community of Whittington Valley—just off the beaten path from the bustling Bathhouse Row—Dryden Pottery has reached an

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Memorial Day Fireworks 

May 7, 2026

Hot Springs annual free public Memorial Day fireworks display will take place on Sunday, May 24, at dark. Rain date will be Monday, May 25.  The fireworks will be shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton from barges located on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge opposite the Doubletree Hot Springs, and will be synced with music on radio station 97.5 FM US97 Country when

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Bridge Street Concerts Will Be Back 

May 7, 2026

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 — scene of the city’s globally famous World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade — will get the crowds dancin’ with bands that range from a hot funk group to a

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Spa-Con Returns to Hot Springs This May!  

May 7, 2026

VXV Events is proud to announce the start of a new era for Spa-Con. This year’s event will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 16 & 17, at the Hot Springs Convention Center for a weekend full of celebrities, creators, gaming, cosplay, and fun.   Spa-Con is thrilled to bring a fantastic lineup of celebrities, creators, and cosplay guests, including:   In-show events include Q&As with celebrities, panels presented by professional cosplayers

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Pocket Theatre Welcomes Patrons and Volunteers Alike 

May 7, 2026

Cast of Ripcord:  Back row:  Andre Mouton, Bai Mros, Bekah Wilson, Carl Rayburn.  Front row:  Steve Mitchell (Assistant Director), Grace Clowers, Laurel Tiffin, Michelle Crandell, Doug Morris, Sean Blakley.   If you want to participate in an exceptional theatre experience, Pocket Community Theatre is the place to go. Located at 170 Ravine Street in Hot Springs, this little gem of a playhouse welcomes both new and returning patrons to live performances of popular musicals, comedies,

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Celebrate Summer at Flavor of the Park 

May 7, 2026

Enjoy delicious samples from a variety of restaurants, caterers, and drink vendors on May 14.  The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce one of the community’s favorite events: Flavor of the Park will be Thursday, May 14, this year, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Exchange Street Parking Plaza. This annual celebration marks the unofficial start of summer with great food, lively music, and

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Beware! A Cereal Killer is in Town! 

May 7, 2026

MMMDT Cheers cast: Ron McHone, Frank Janaskie, Lynn Janaskie, Steve Freeman, Tram Nobles, will take on another mystery in July.  The Murder and Macabre Mystery Dinner Theater (MMMDT) is hosting a comedy murder mystery, A Cereal Killer in Hot Springs. They encourage you to come and help solve the murders of Snap, Crackle and Pop. This event takes place in The Porterhouse Steak House at 707 Central Avenue on Friday, July 10, and

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It’s Time to Swing at the Golf Shack 

May 7, 2026

Beer, wine, and sodas are available, and golfers are welcome to bring food or snacks to the Golf Shack.  When the family is restless and bored, when it’s raining or a blistering 103 degrees outside, it can be tough to find an entertaining activity that gets the whole family excited. Not anymore, Hot Springs, it’s time to swing!  The Golf Shack, a state-of-the-art indoor golf venue, is now open. The Golf Shack is an absolute blast for

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Historical Society to Host Decorated Viet Nam War Pilot 

May 7, 2026

Hot Springs native, Lt. Col. Hugh L. Mills, will speak at Garland County Library.  The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) will host one of the most decorated pilots of the Viet Nam War, Lt. Col. Hugh Mills, presenting “The Air Cavalry in Viet Nam” at 11 AM, Saturday, May 23, at the Garland County Library. People can attend in person or view the program virtually on Facebook: Garland County Library or youtube.com/garlandcolibrary.  

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Spring is in Full Bloom at the Garland County Library 

May 7, 2026

By Annie Gerber Preparations for the huge, annual Summer Reading Program are well underway, but that hasn’t slowed down the Librarians at the Garland County Library. They’ve planned another month full of unmissable events. Find out about it all at www.gclibrary.com.  Magical Creatures Night | Fri | May 1 – 6:30 PM: Calling all dragons, wizards, fairies, mermaids, gnomes, and other magical folk of all ages! Join us after hours for an evening of magical crafts, games,

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