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October 2018
8th Annual Hot Water Hills Music & Arts Festival
Two days of music and art is two of the best days you can hope to have in the heart of historic downtown Hot Springs. This year marks the 8th time this annual will be held. This family-friendly event will showcase the talent of local talent in the world of visual arts and musical composition in various styles, as well as provide free workshops, delicious food, craft beer, and a place for the kids to run around and have fun.…
Find out more »Pillow Talk Weekend Edition 2018
You’re already familiar with the Pillow Talk Sessions. Now it’s become better. The weekend edition is an extended edition, but is more special because it includes lodging, food, coffee, coffee mugs, t-shirts, and a journal. Experience a life-changing encounter with God and be empowered. This retreat provides an environment where women can feel vulnerable and yet secure at the same time, where they can be women, and reboot their lives and refresh themselves.
Find out more »31st Annual World Championship Quartz Crystal Dig
Every second weekend of October, rockhounds young and old are invited to compete in the Quartz, Quiltz, & Craftz Festival at Mound Ida. The competition is open to miners of all age (adults and young miners aged 17 and below) and may choose to dig at two participating mines, namely the Twin Creek Crystal Mine and Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine. The best part is they get to keep everything they find and can submit their best point and cluster each…
Find out more »38th Annual Quartz, Quiltz, & Craftz Festival
This event is held in conjunction with the annual World Championship Crystal Dig and has three shows in one – a Gem & Mineral Show, a Quilt Show, and an Arts & Crafts Show. Cost: Free
Find out more »27th Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Within the heart of the Ouachita Mountains lies America’s First Resort, Spa City Hot Springs, Arkansas and the host of North America’s oldest all-documentary film festival. This year, The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival will be celebrating its 27th anniversary on October 19 – 27 at the historic Arlington Hotel in downtown Hot Springs. Be part of the festivities and join this 9-day celebration as crowds of filmmakers and film-lovers gather to immerse themselves in over 100 of the best…
Find out more »Ouachita River Challenge
This triathlon event begins at the Ouachita River Park as participants are transported to the base of the Remmel Dam to begin the 5-mile kayak event during the first stage of the race. For the second stage, participants will have to race while mounting a bicycle and head out on Hwy 171 spanning 6.2 miles, returning to River Park, where the final leg will be a 5K run within the Water Park area. Cost: $75.00 Race Fee +…
Find out more »Arktoberfest 2018
Join us for the fourth installment of the Annual Arktoberfest Craft Beer Festival in Arkadelphia, Arkansas! Aside from all the awesome craft beer, there will also be plenty of fun for the whole family like food trucks, Arkansas musicians and artisans, plenty of fun kids’ activities, and much more. Kick off the weekend with a nighttime Zombie Run and block party on Friday night and the sister festival Guron Forest Fest, just down the road, on Saturday night. Cost: $20.00…
Find out more »Main Street Trick-or-Treat
Halloween won’t be complete without candy. Bring your kids and have the best spooky fun by going through Main Street. Our participants will be giving out candy and plenty more surprises. See you there! Cost: FREE
Find out more »November 2018
Taste of the Holidays
The Taste of the Holidays at the Mid-America Science Museum is held annually in celebration and support of science education. This year marks the 18th anniversary of the event. Enjoy the best tastes, fine wines, and drinks from the state as well as plenty of hands-on science activities for adults that are sure to give you a night full of wonder and enjoyment. The event is presented by Oaklawn Racing and Gaming, TLI Print, and Tri-Lakes Liquor. The organizers would…
Find out more »Light Up the Night
The Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs will be having its sixteenth annual Holiday Lights event beginning Saturday, November 17th and running through New Year’s Eve. Experience a lighting event like no other. View the garden in a whole new light and there’s plenty of them to go around as lights will be covering 18 acres of the 210-acre garden. Cost: $15 for Adults $5 for Ages 4-12 Free for Ages 0-3 and GWG Members Gates open 3:00 PM
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