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 —
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
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
“Mystical Mayhem” Photo of Emilie Boyett by Photographer Pam Clark Courtesy of Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, taken at Arts & The Park 2025 A huge thankyou to Pam Clark for spotting and capturing that fantastic photo of Emilie Boyett in full Mystical Mayhem glory. It’s vibrant, imaginative, and perfectly reflects the spirit of Arts & The Park and its celebration of creativity. Emilie looks like she’s having the time of her life, spreading joy
Our cover features the King and Queen of the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade®. The 2026 monarchs are King Monte Everhart and Queen JoAnn Mangione, who will greet their subjects as they ride down 98-foot Bridge Street at 6:30 p.m. on March 17. Everhart, a retired businessman who has long appeared at the event billed as the World’s Tallest Leprechaun, is in his last year
Cootie Catcher, a Toronto-based band, will be featured at Valley of the Vapors Music Festival. Photo by Colin Medley Low Key Arts is excited to announce the return of the 22nd Annual Valley of the Vapors (VOV) Independent Music Festival, taking place March 13–15 at Whittington Place (301 Whittington Avenue). A staple of the Arkansas arts scene, VOV showcases emerging talent and experimental sounds for all ages. Bobby Missile, Low
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 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
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,
“Holiday Cheer” Tree Decor by Shelley MacGibbon | The Mood Floral Co. We are so very thankful to Shelley MacGibbon of The Mood Floral Co., whose creativity and generosity bring such beauty to our holiday season. She designed a stunningly decorated tree that graces our December cover, and we appreciate that she graciously allowed us to photograph it. The ornaments and accents came from her eclectic shop, a place filled
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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
