Events | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

Join us for the 3rd Annual Hot Springs Hispanic Heritage Festival on October 4 from 9AM–1PM at the Historic Hot Springs Farmers Market & Greenway Trail! Celebrate Hispanic culture through live music, folklórico dance performances, food, local vendors and family-friendly activities.

Join us in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas for the Birding Festival of the South, a celebration of the fall bird migration presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs ! Passes are on sale now! Click here for yours.  … Hot Springs boasts unmatched birdwatching opportunities showcasing:

Each year, with the help of a small staff and over 100 dedicated volunteers, Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival attracts thousands of visitors to the 9-day multicultural and intergenerational event.

They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last ounce of patience… and now they’re taking it out on stage! Bored Teachers is BACK with brand-new jokes, bigger laughs, and the most relatable teacher comedy you’ll ever hear.

Elvis is back in the building! Get ready to shake, rattle, and roll at the Arkansas Elvis Festival, coming to the Hot Springs Convention Center this October. Experience a dazzling showcase of talented Elvis tribute artists, live music, and exciting competitions.

Northwoods Trails and Visit Hot Springs presents the 3-day, all-ages, Mountain Bike Festival in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas!

Glow on the Row 2026 will be October 31 in downtown Hot Springs! Light up Downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas with 18,000 free glow sticks on Halloween Night from 5pm-8pm. We offer a safe and friendly environment for witches and ghouls of all ages.

We are using the month of November to celebrate the surprisingly diverse culinary delights of the Spa City! Celebrate with us just by dining at Hot Springs' restaurants this month where many will offer Feast Month deals.

Join us for the Hot Springs Poetry Fest, a week-long celebration of community, craft, and the legacy of local poetry! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of verse with a jam-packed schedule of readings, workshops, open mics, and performances.

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.

Come celebrate the beauty of the season in an outdoor winter garden! The winter garden festival will run November 21 - December 31 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days).

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