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. The Friends will host the first-ever Raise the Glass food and wine bash on Thursday, August 20, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at The Vapors Live, at 315 Park Avenue. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” Hot Springs
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
Planning meals before you head to the store allows time to consider your family’s schedule for the week and what they need nutritionally to keep going and growing. By Alison Crane Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Being a savvy shopper can protect your pocketbook and your health. First, keep in mind that supermarkets are literally marketing machines. Years of research have resulted in a layout designed to keep you spending
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
Katy Grainger’s journey through sepsis, limb loss, survival, and rebuilding a life with purpose. By Rick Bontkowski Katy Grainger remembers waking up alone on the floor of her Hawaii home unable to understand why her body was shutting down. The room was dark. Her body ached. She struggled to piece together where she was and how she got there. Just hours earlier, she believed she was dealing with a small infection
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
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
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
Annie Smith and Melodi Cone are co-owners of the Velvet Attic Boutique. The Velvet Attic Boutique stands as a reflection of partnership, built and operated by Annie Smith and Melodi Cone, two women who share a vision for style, creativity, and community. Their collaboration brings together individual perspectives that shape the boutique into something both personal and distinctive, where every detail is considered, and every piece has intention behind it. Located at
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
Embrace Change By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers, May 2026 is a pivotal bridge between grounded Taurus energy and fast-moving Gemini activation. The Taurus New Moon (May 16–17) sets a powerful tone for planting seeds around stability, finances, and long-term values. At the same time, Mars conjunct Chiron ignites deep healing around identity and courage, followed by a shift into steady, intentional action as Mars enters Taurus. Mid-month brings a surge
By David Malcolm Rose It winds from Chicago to LA, more than 2,000 miles all the way, and this year is the 100th birthday of Route 66. It’s often referred to as the Main Street of America, the Mother Road, and is, without a doubt, the most fabled highway in this country. From Steinbeck’s Okies to Bobby Troup’s song to the 1960s TV show, no road has captured the American imagination like 66. Dorothea Lange photographed
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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
