Events | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

The First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on March 17, 2026 on the world’s shortest street in everyday operational use, Bridge Street! This parade may only be 98 feet long, but you better believe it’s filled with all the fun and Irish spirit!  

Sign up now for the Zero-K Race, this year held on the same day as the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs - Tuesday, March 17 at 4PM! All to benefit Tri-Lakes CASA, standing up for children in foster care. Register to race by clicking here.

The Wildcat Marathon and Northwoods Enduro is back for the annual event in Hot Springs, AR!  … Unleash your inner wildcat and conquer the challenging Northwoods Trails in Hot Springs, Arkansas, at the Wildcat Marathon!

Horse racing at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is cherished and traditional, and there’s almost nothing better than dressing to the nines on a fine spring morning and heading to the track for the annual Arkansas Derby.

The Southern Enduro Tour (SET) visits Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma offering the best variety of terrain in the mid-west and creating a regional championship that is both challenging and fun for any mountain biker that is seeking a premium race experience.

Get ready for a loud, gritty, good-time rock show from a band that knows exactly how to light up a room. This is real, raw, Southern rock the way it’s meant to be heard—up close, high-energy, and right here in Hot Springs. They’re bringing some awesome support too:

Celebrate the beauty of Japanese culture at the 2026 Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival!  … Join us for a family-friendly day filled with vibrant performances, hands-on activities, traditional Japanese festival games for kids, and much more!

Get ready to witness the next generation of professional golfers descend upon Arkansas as the prestigious Mizuno Junior Golf Championship returns to the historic Hot Springs Country Club this spring.

Relive the Magic of Prom Night — For a Great Cause | A fundraiser for Special Olympics Arkansas! Get ready to relive the magic of prom night—this time as adults! Dress to impress, dance the night away, and enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with music, fun, and memories.

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.

Step into Spring at the 8th Annual Garland Co. Master Gardener Plant Sale & Garden Show in Hot Springs, Arkansas at the Garland Co. Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Ave. This is a family-friendly event.

Lace-up your shoes, grow your mullet, and get ready for the Northwoods Mullet Run & Beaver Bash, a unique event that combines trail races with a lively post-race celebration. There will be two race options to choose from - 25K and 10K. Registration coming soon.