Registration is now open for the fifth running of the Northwoods Mullet Trail Run and Beaver Bash, scheduled for May 9 on the Northwoods Trail System in Hot Springs. The event features a 25-kilometer and a 10-kilometer trail run, with separate start times for runners with dogs in each division. The Beaver Bash is a post-race celebration featuring live music, great food, and beer. The Mullet Trail Run and Beaver
Playground Prep offers a free Montessori-inspired curriculum. Easy to sign up with your GC Library Card. By Annie Gerber Families in Garland County now have a new, free resource to support early childhood learning at home. Through a partnership between Playgarden Prep and the Garland County Library (GCL), parents and caregivers can access Playgarden Online, a high-quality virtual preschool program for children ages 2–4, at no cost with a library card.
Illusionist Jonathan Erlandson debuts a massive, technologically advanced new production of Jonathan Erlandson: Magic & Illusion for the 2026 season at the Historic Malco Theatre. Photo credit: Steve Helms and Jim Miller The Historic Malco Theatre has officially launched its highly anticipated 2026 season with a groundbreaking new production of Jonathan Erlandson: Magic & Illusion. Reimagined from the ground up, the venue’s resident show pushes the boundaries of the art form with an
By Erin Wood Central Arkansas Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants Christine Lin and Elizabeth Waldrum have decades of combined experience working with young kids, many of whom experience periodic or permanent absences of important figures in their lives. When Lin and Waldrum found no literary resources to start conversations with these children about their complex emotions around these losses, they decided to write their own book to serve the purpose. I
Board President Teresa Tribble welcomes Dan Breshears as the incoming Executive Director of Pocket Community Theatre. The Board of Directors of the Pocket Community Theatre, (PCT) a non-profit organization focused on stimulating, promoting, educating, and developing interest in the dramatic arts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Breshears as Executive Director, effective March 1. Breshears will succeed Jodi Tooke, who served as the interim Executive Director for the
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
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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
