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April 2018
Arts & The Park 2018
Arts & The Park will be returning for 2018, as announced by the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA). It is a ten-day celebration of the arts in Downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The event showcases local and statewide talent in the visual arts, music, dance, poetry, jewelry, pottery, literature, glass, sculptures, and many more. The opening ceremony and launch party for the event will be held at the Mid-America Science Museum on April 27, 2018 from 6:00 –…
Find out more »The 19th Annual Plant Sale and Garden Show
Hundreds of plants like annuals, hanging baskets, perennials, herbs, butterfly plants, and succulents will be available for sale at the 19th Annual Plant Sale and Garden Show. The Garden Show offers educational booths, yard art, tools, a selection of plants, a children’s activity area, and a silent auction. Experts will also be offering seminars on hummingbirds, native plants, landscaping for butterflies, and will be offering free advice. Cost: Free
Find out more »Islands in the Steam
Do you like the beach? Are you a fan of parties? Then come join us at Islands in the Steam, a luau-themed Low Key Arts dance party, which is hosted by foul play cabaret. There will be a limo contest, island-style food, with all sorts of island tunes. Prizes will be given. Cost: $10, Free for FOLK members
Find out more »May 2018
The 7th Annual Hot Springs Fishing Challenge
The Annual Hot Springs Fishing Challenge is here once again. But this year, the prize gets bigger. Seventy-one fish that have been tagged will be released into Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine and whoever catches these fish will receive a prize, depending on the type of fish caught. One fish, Big Al, corresponds to a $15,000, four with $5,000, 46 are worth $1,000, and 20 have $500 tags. The best thing is, you might have a chance to double your…
Find out more »Art Springs 2018
Art Springs is a 2-day event held during Arts & The Park, on Saturday, May 5th, and Sunday, May 6th. It is a juried festival bursting with talented artists and artisans. Join us in this colorful celebration of talent and the arts at the historic downtown hot springs. Cost: Free to the Public $20 for Entrants
Find out more »Wednesday Night Poetry
Wednesday Night Poetry has been one of the longest-running events of its kind in the country. Since it was first held in February 1, 1989, it has not missed a Wednesday where a poetry reading was not held. Open mic for storytellers, songwriters, and poets begins at 6:30 PM. The show is hosted by its founder, Bud Kenny.
Find out more »Gallery Walk at Hot Springs
The historic downtown area of Hot Springs, Arkansas is definitely a unique melting pot of culture and art, which is also the site for one of the longest-running traditions in the country concerning art, the monthly Gallery Walk. Every first Friday of each month, art galleries stay open deep into the evening to host openings of new exhibits by local, regional, national, and international artists. Galleries offer hors d'oeuvres and refreshments to gallery visitors for a more fulfilling and enjoyable…
Find out more »Jazz Nights at the Ohio Club
The Ohio Club is one of Hot Springs, Arkansas’s premiere live music clubs that over live music every night of the week. And every Thursday of each week, the Clyde Pound Trio performs as a special guest on Jazz night. Cost: Free Admission
Find out more »Saturday Night Year-Round: Front Porch Stage
A concert, a front porch, and a laid-back environment -- three phrases that scream most relaxing night ever. Talented musicians gather every Saturday night to perform on the small stage amidst a crowd of locals and tourists. Several concessions and a gift shop are also available, at the back of the courthouse.
Find out more »Amity Trade Days
The Amity Trade Days is one of the biggest flea markets in the state, spread out over 54 acres at an old lumber mill in Amity, Arkansas, with a 20-acre parking area. This big event happens on Thursday through Sunday before the 2nd Monday of each month. There will be live music on Saturday.
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