2026 Hot Springs Event Calendar

Best Restaurant Meals to Try in 2026 - You can't go wrong with Shrimp & Grits at Lost Creek Grill, Hibachi Steak and Shrimp with hot chili oil at Gozen Japan House or BBQ Brisket at Red Oak Fillin' Station.

Hot Springs Gallery Walk - On the first Friday of every month downtown Hot Springs art galleries are open from 5PM until 9PM for the Gallery Walk.

Hot Springs Farmer's & Artisan's Market - Saturdays, 7AM to noon, Sat. - Live music 9AM to noon & Tuesdays 4 to 7PM. Farmer's Market Pavilion 121 Orange St. Free admission. www.hotspringsfarmersmarket.com

Date: Thursday, March 5 6:30PM
Title: Trivia with Roger Scott at Oaklawn
Description: The best trivia event/show in Arkansas is at the Mainline Sports Bar in Oaklawn. Come for the wings and enjoy trivia at its best. Hosted by Hot Spring's native Roger Scott from the Morning Mayhem show on 103.7 The Buzz.
Location: Oaklawn, 2705 Central Ave.
Website: https://www.oaklawn.com

Date: Saturday, March 7
Title: St. Patrick's Afternoon Tea at Grandelicious Tea Room
Description: Event celebrating St Patrick's Day a little early with a traditional Afternoon Tea that would make even a leprechaun jealous.
Location: Grandelicious Tea Room at Grand Lagniappe Shoppe, 811 W Grand Avenue
Website: https://www.hotsprings.org/events/st-patricks-afternoon-tea-at-grandelicious-tea-room/

Date: March 7-8, 2026
Title: Hot Springs Viking Festival
Description: Event celebrating Viking culture with various activities.
Location: Hot Springs, AR
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199202382353594/posts/1211598467780642

Date: March 7, 2026
Title: 501Bryze Built Different Tour Kickoff
Description: Kicking Off 2026 Built Different Tour with a show at the Famous Gangsta Club Vapors in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Location: Vapors Club, Hot Springs, AR
Website: https://www.facebook.com/61557832313223/videos/kicking-off-2026-tour-hot-springs-arkansas/799421446529541

Date: Tuesday, March 10 | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Title: Derby Hat Bar / On-Site Hat Making
Description: Veiled Rose Millinery will be on-site creating custom hats and fascinators for derby day. $85 per person | Space is limited, contact Unwrapped at 501-521-3600 to reserve your spot.
Location: Unwrapped Gift Event & Boutique, 500 Ouachita Avenue
Website: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bt7QXyWvp/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Date: March 12 - 14
Title: AAA Basketball State Championships 2026
Description: The 2026 AAA High School State Basketball Championships in Hot Springs feature regional tournaments starting Feb 25, with state tournaments beginning Mar 3 and finals on Mar 12-13.
Location: Bank OZK Arena, 134 Convention Boulevard
Website: https://www.ahsaa.org

Date: Thursday, March 12 6:30PM
Title: Trivia with Roger Scott at Oaklawn
Description: The best trivia event/show in Arkansas is at the Mainline Sports Bar in Oaklawn. Come for the wings and enjoy trivia at its best. Hosted by Hot Spring's native Roger Scott from the Morning Mayhem show on 103.7 The Buzz.
Location: Oaklawn, 2705 Central Ave.
Website: https://www.oaklawn.com

Date: Friday, March 13
Title: Ouachita Doom Mountain Bike Race
Description: DOOM 5th Edition: Ultra-distance bikepacking event in Ouachitas, AR, on Fri 13 Mar 2026. Options: Ouachita Doom (325+ mi, 32k+ ft vert, 110+ mi singletrack, 80%+ unpaved); The High Watch (200+ mi, 16k+ ft vert, 45+ mi singletrack, 65%+ unpaved); LOViT or Leave iT (116 mi, 9k+ ft vert, 45+ mi singletrack, 55%+ unpaved). Features IMBA Epic trails, Tall Peak climb, remote terrain.
Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Website: https://www.ozarkgravelcyclists.com/doombikepacking

Date: March 13 - 15
Title: Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival
Description: The 22nd Annual Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival returns March 13-15, 2026, to downtown Hot Springs at Whittington Place. It features three nights of underground, cutting-edge global music.
Location: Whittington Place, 301 Whittington Avenue
Website: https://valleyofthevapors.com

Date: Friday, March 13 | 7 p.m.
Title: Christopher Cross at Oaklawn
Description: Christopher Cross, Grammy-winning artist with over 10M albums sold, performs at sold-out Oaklawn Event Center on March 13, 2026. Highlights include hits like “Sailing” and “Ride Like the Wind” from his debut album.
Location: Oaklawn Event Center, 2705 Central Avenue
Website: https://oaklawn.com/entertainment/event-center/christopher-cross/

Date: Tuesday, March 17
Title: First Ever 23rd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade
Description: The 23rd World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2026, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, marches 98 feet down Bridge Street. Highlights: World's Largest Leprechaun, Molly Ringwalds band return, Marching Texas Glammas join wacky entries.
Location: Bridge Street, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Website: https://shorteststpats.com/

Date: Thursday, March 19 6:30PM
Title: Trivia with Roger Scott at Oaklawn
Description: The best trivia event/show in Arkansas is at the Mainline Sports Bar in Oaklawn. Come for the wings and enjoy trivia at its best. Hosted by Hot Spring's native Roger Scott from the Morning Mayhem show on 103.7 The Buzz.
Location: Oaklawn, 2705 Central Ave.
Website: https://www.oaklawn.com

Date: March 20-21, 2026
Title: Jonquil Festival
Description: Event listed as part of 2026 events, Jonquil Festival featuring spring flowers and activities.
Location: Hot Springs area, AR
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199202382353594/posts/1211598467780642

Date: Wednesday, March 25 7PM
Title: Pop's Lounge Comedy Night at Oaklawn
Description: Comedy at Pop's Lounge in Oaklawn. Admission $5-$10. Hosted by Hot Spring's native Roger Scott from the Morning Mayhem show on 103.7 The Buzz.
Location: Oaklawn, 2705 Central Ave.
Website: https://www.oaklawn.com

Date: Thursday, March 26 6:30PM
Title: Trivia with Roger Scott at Oaklawn
Description: The best trivia event/show in Arkansas is at the Mainline Sports Bar in Oaklawn. Come for the wings and enjoy trivia at its best. Hosted by Hot Spring's native Roger Scott from the Morning Mayhem show on 103.7 The Buzz.
Location: Oaklawn, 2705 Central Ave.
Website: https://www.oaklawn.com

Date: March 31 - April 23, 2026 | Tu and Th from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Title: Pottery - Beginning Wheel Throwing
Description: This Beginner wheel-throwing pottery class is for ages 16 and up. You will learn essential skills like wedging, centering, and pulling up forms to create cylinders, bowls, cups, and vases. Clay is included; tools available to borrow or bring your own. Pieces will be bisque-fired (not glazed). See Instructor if you wish to have glaze fired pieces.
Location: National Park College, Legacy Hall Pottery Studio
Website: https://shortclass.np.edu/wconnect/ace/CourseStatus.awp?course=262CE018

Date: Saturday, March 28
Title: Wildcat MTB Marathon
Description: This is a one-day event held in conjunction with the Southern Enduro Tour Stop #4 - the Northwoods Enduro on Sunday, March 29. It includes a coveted King & Queen award for the top male and female participants who complete both events. Combines Cedar Glades and Northwoods trails with fast single track, speed, and tough climbs. Full marathon ~50 miles, half ~25 miles. Mass start, registration closes March 26, 2026.
Location: Cedar Glades Park, 461 Wildcat Road
Website: https://www.bikereg.com/wildcatmarathon

Date: Sunday, March 29 | 5 p.m.
Title: Black Oak Arkansas / Jim Dandy's Birthday Bash at Vapors Live
Description: 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: DeFrance and East of Anthony will kick off the night with their own powerhouse sets.
Location: Vapors Live, 315 Park Avenue
Website: https://vaporslive.com/event/black-oak-arkansas-jim-dandys-birthday-bash

Date: April 3 & 4
Title: Daffodil's Kiss Market
Description: Join us for an Easter Market! Shop 200 booths, food, music and more! Friday, April 3 from 5 - 9 pm (21 & up) with P.Y.T. Michael Jackson Ladies Night. Saturday, April 4 with Muffins & Mimosas (21 & up) 9 -10 am.
Location: Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Boulevard
Website: https://www.hotsprings.org/events/daffodils-kiss-market/

Date: Saturday, April 4 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Title: Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival
Description: Celebrate spring and Japanese culture at the free, family-friendly Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival in Hot Springs, featuring live performances, cultural demos, hands-on activities, and ties to sister city Hanamaki, Japan. Guest: Yoshi Amao. Haiku competition (deadline March 19, 2026).
Location: Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Boulevard
Website: https://hotspringssistercity.org/arkansas-cherry-blossom-festival-2

Date: Fri, Apr 10, 2026 – Sat, Apr 11, 2026
Title: TropiCon'26
Description: 2-Day All-Genre, All-Ages, Booklovers Mini Con in Hot Springs, Arkansas! Join bestselling authors & vendors for two days of bookish fun at the Arlington Hotel and Spa - April 10-11, 2026!
Location: The Arlington Hotel and Spa, 239 Central Ave, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Website: https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Tropicon26-Hot-Springs-Arkansas-118764

Date: April 11 - 25, 2026 | Sa from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Title: Culinary Arts - Cooking for the Rest of Us
Description: Learn to feed yourself in this beginner-friendly cooking course taught by entertainer and former jazz club owner Tommy Stanco. Learn kitchen setup, food safety, knife skills, shopping tips, and cooking techniques for Mexican, Italian, Asian, and American dishes. Enjoy the meals you prepare each week. A $20 supply fee is due at the first class.
Location: National Park College, Hospitality
Website: https://shortclass.np.edu/CourseStatus.awp?course=262CE051

Date: April 11 - 25, 2026 | Sa from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Title: Photography - Landscape Photography
Description: Discover the art of photographing landscapes. In this course, you will learn about landscape composition, exposure, lenses, landscape equipment and accessories, depth-of-field, light, time, and timing, photographing different seasons, dealing with flare, shooting in the snow, photo editing and more. Please bring your camera, accessories, lenses and instructions book to class.
Location: National Park College, Computer Resource Center CR-202
Website: https://shortclass.np.edu/CourseStatus.awp?course=262CE040

Date:
April 13 - 19, 2026
Title: Mizuno Junior Golf Championships
Description: 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. From April 13-19, 2026, the manicured fairways of the Arlington Course will host a specialized field of top-tier junior talent from across the nation (and globe) for one of the region's premier competitive events.
Location: Hot Springs Country Club, 101 Country Club Drive
https://www.hotsprings.org/events/mizuno-junior-golf-championships/

Date: April 15 to April 17, 2026
Title: Arkansas HMFA Spring Conference
Description: The Arkansas HMFA Spring Conference is set to take place from April 15 to April 17, 2026, at the prestigious Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Location: Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, 2705 Central Ave
Website: https://arkansashfma.org/

Date: Thursday, April 16 | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Title: Enchanted Garden: Relive the Magic of Prom Night — For a Great Cause
Description: 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.
Location: Hamp Williams Building, 510 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs National Park Arkansas
Website: https://soar.specialolympicsarkansas.org/event/enchanted-garden/e757587

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00pm CT - Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 5:00pm CTTitle: ANPA 2026 Conference - Hot Springs, Arkansas
Description: The Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association's 2026 Annual Conference features keynote speakers including Cody Byrns, workshops on suturing and digital blocks, up to 14 contact hours, a conference app, pre-conference sessions, and a PAC fundraiser event. Held at the Hot Springs Convention Center with networking opportunities.
Location: Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Boulevard, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Website: https://anpassociation.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-events/145790-anpa-2026-conference-hot-springs-arkansas

Date: April 18, 2026
Title: Preserving the Natural State
Description: As the oldest protected resource in the Natural State, Hot Springs will host federal, state, local, and non-profit groups who protect natural areas in Arkansas and share the legacy of preservationists who have contributed to the state across generations.
Location: Hot Springs National Park
Website: https://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/hot-springs-freedom-250.htm

Date: April 18, 2026 | Sa from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Title: Culinary Arts - A Taste of Spring
Description: Celebrate the season of sunshine and flowers with our Spring Baking Course! In this course, you'll learn how to make delicious spring-themed treats bursting with fresh spring flavors. No matter your skill level, this course is all about creativity, fun, and the joy of baking! You'll take home your sweet creations, so don't forget your containers! Come join us for a delightful baking experience that's as fresh as spring itself!
Location: National Park CollegeWebsite: https://shortclass.np.edu/CourseStatus.awp?course=262CE048

Date: April 19, 2026
Title: Junior Ranger Day
Description: Part of the National Junior Ranger Day celebration to kick off National Park Week. The event will include multiple activity areas and large swearing in ceremonies.
Location: Hot Springs National Park
Website: https://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/hot-springs-freedom-250.htm

Date: April 20, 2026
Title: Hot Springs' 194th Birthday
Description: Come celebrate 194 years as the oldest federally protected natural area for public use. There may be cake.
Location: Hot Springs National Park
Website: https://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/hot-springs-freedom-250.htm

Date: April 22, 2026
Title: Earth Day
Description: Join rangers at a community event at National Park College as they participate in the largest single-day global event for environmental protection.
Location: National Park College, Hot Springs
Website: https://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/hot-springs-freedom-250.htm

Date: April 22 - May 20, 2026 | W from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Title: Culinary Arts - Cooking for the Rest of Us
Description: Learn to feed yourself in this beginner-friendly cooking course taught by entertainer and former jazz club owner Tommy Stanco. Learn kitchen setup, food safety, knife skills, shopping tips, and cooking techniques for Mexican, Italian, Asian, and American dishes. Enjoy the meals you prepare each week. A $20 supply fee is due at the first class.
Location: National Park College, Hospitality
Website: https://shortclass.np.edu/CourseStatus.awp?course=262CE050

Date: April 24 - May 3
Title: Arts & the Park
Description: Arts & The Park is an annual ten-day celebration of the arts in Hot Springs, AR, held at the end of April. Key events include Art Springs (free two-day outdoor festival at Hill Wheatley Plaza with artists, performers, hands-on activities, Glover Awards, Steamroller Printing) on April 25-26, 2026; Studio Tours on May 2-3, 2026; Art Moves along Hot Springs Greenway Trail; and more.
Location: Various Locations
Website: https://hotspringsarts.org/

Date: Saturday, April 25
Title: Garland County Master Gardeners Plant Sale & Garden Show
Description: Step into Spring at the Annual Garland Co. Master Gardener Plant Sale & Garden Show in Hot Springs, Arkansas at the Garland Co. Fairgrounds. This is a family-friendly event with a Kids Corner, Landscape Displays, Plants from our Master Gardeners, a Plant Pathologist for all your sick plants and 50+ vendors for all your garden and patio needs! You can also bring soil samples and sick plants for free testing.
Location: Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Website: https://www.facebook.com/GarlandCountyMG/