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Downtown Holiday Lights

Downtown Holiday Lights

Location: Downtown Hot Springs

It's that time of year - downtown Hot Springs and Hot Springs National Park are going to be lit up! Take a holiday stroll and enjoy all the twinkling lights. 
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Live Racing at Oaklawn

Live Racing at Oaklawn

Location: Oaklawn Hot Springs, 2705 Central Avenue

Saddle up for excitement at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas! Experience the thrill of live thoroughbred horse racing during their racing season. General admission is free, so you can soak up the electrifying atmosphere trackside.
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The Muses "Voices of Angels" 19th Annual Sacred Classical Christmas Concert

The Muses "Voices of Angels" 19th Annual Sacred Classical Christmas Concert

Location: Muses Cultural Arts Center, 428 Orange Street

Experience the Spirit of the Season in song, word, and dance! Carefully selected vocal & instrumental settings depicting the ethereal beauty of this sacred time of year.
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100th Anniversary Gala at The Arlington Resort Hotel

100th Anniversary Gala at The Arlington Resort Hotel

Location: The Arlington Resort Hotel, 239 Central Avenue

SAVE THE DATE to our biggest celebration of the year! Every New Years Eve, we host an elegant gala, festival, and buffet to celebrate the day The Arlington's doors were open. And this year, for our 100th anniversary, we're going all out!
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Persistence of Vision Film Festival

Persistence of Vision Film Festival

Location: Malco Theatre, 817 Central Avenue

Previously known as ARKANSAS SHORTS - A WEEKEND OF SHORT FILM, this year the festival will take on a new name to reflect the evolution with the festival programming. POV Fest will take place January 3-5, 2025 and will screen shorts & features! For more information contact:
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Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn

Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn

Location: Oaklawn Hot Springs, 2705 Central Avenue

Saddle Up for Stakes Season! Mark your calendars, racing fans, because the 2025 Southwest Stakes is set to ignite Oaklawn Hot Springs on January 25. This Grade 3 scorcher brings together future Derby heroes vying for a $800,000 payday.
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Hot Springs Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Arkansas

Hot Springs Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Arkansas

Location: Hot Springs Health and Fitness Club, 282 Lake Hamilton Drive

​Every year, thousands of people jump into freezing cold water to support Special Olympics Arkansas. By plunging with us, they help bring opportunity and inclusion to over 19,500 Special Olympics athletes and young athletes across the state. Join us at Hot Springs Polar Plunge!
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Tulip Extravaganza at Garvan Woodland Gardens

Tulip Extravaganza at Garvan Woodland Gardens

Location: Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road

Garvan Woodland Gardens offers a spectacular sight of over 150,000 breathtaking tulips from Early March - Mid April, depending on the weather for the peak bloom time. To learn more, visit garvangardens.org.
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Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival

Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival

Location: Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Center

The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation hosts the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival featuring cultural demonstrations, musical and dance performances, and exhibits. The Annual Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled for April 12 at The Hot Springs Convention Center.
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Arts & the Park

Arts & the Park

Location: Various Locations

Arts & the Park is a 10 day arts festival hosted annually by the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance as part of the organization’s mission to celebrate the arts and culture of the Hot Springs area.
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SAVE THE DATE! World Championship Running of the Tubs

SAVE THE DATE! World Championship Running of the Tubs

Location: Bathhouse Row

Save the date and keep on Tubbin’ at The World Championship Running of the Tubs in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Watch as costumed teams pushed customized bathtubs on wheels down Historic Bathhouse Row in hopes to win the coveted prize - The Stueart Pennington Cup!
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Spa Running Festival 2025

Spa Running Festival 2025

Location: 134 Convention Boulevard

Come Run With Us, November 15th, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park! The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone - kids, walkers, beginners to elite runners and those that like a challenge!  The Squirt Race is for kids 2 - 10 years of age.
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