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Happy weekend, Hot Springs!
In today’s happening-today edition: Taiwanese night market, unforgettable breakfast spots, and a Christopher Cross show + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Advancing lifesaving heart care: American Heart Association Central Arkansas honored National Park Medical Center cardiologist Dr. David Robert Dobies with the 2026 Howe-Warren Award at the Hot Springs Heart Ball, which raised over $275,000 — learn more about his impact.
Morning eats worth the drive: A new roundup spotlights 10 unforgettable Arkansas breakfast spots to try in 2026. It includes a Hot Springs favorite, The Pancake Shop, plus picks in Little Rock and Bentonville — check out the full lineup.
Nature and culture in harmony: A recent list highlights 10 must-see Arkansas spots for 2026, featuring Hot Springs National Park, Crystal Bridges, Crater of Diamonds State Park, and Hot Springs’ Fordyce Visitor Center — see the full 2026 lineup.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Baseball nostalgia, mural-sized: Playing Cards Mural transforms Hot Springs’ baseball lore into a giant postcard, where Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige, Honus Wagner, and Lefty Grove stare back in technicolor. It’s a quick lift and photo op, and a bright nod to the city’s deep spring training roots.
Color therapy, anyone? When your WIP pile needs a spark, Hot Springs Fiber Co comes through with soft, swoon-worthy yarns (think Noro and friends), their own hand-dyed lines, in-person classes, plus needles, hooks, and buttons… everything to help you cast on now and, yes, finally bind off.
Pints + pizza fix: At SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint, it’s simple: fresh pies, house-brewed beers from crisp light ales to a rich porter, and a neighborhood vibe where “one slice and a pint” easily becomes an evening. Growlers available to keep the weekend rolling.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🎣 First Cast 2026 @ Fish Hatchery Ramp | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 AM – Think your Lake Hamilton honey hole still holds secrets? Launch from Fish Hatchery ramp, bring five bass 12 inches or better, vests on, follow the rules, chase a 90% payout, and call it cardio with prize money. Be inside buoys by midday, and play nice.
🏇 HSU Alumni Day at the Races @ Oaklawn Racing & Gaming | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Trade yardwork for the finish line at Oaklawn with HSU alumni and fellow Reddies. Place a friendly bet, swap alumni stories, and support the Spirit of the Reddies Scholarship Fund. It is the rare event where losing a trifecta still feels charitable.
🎨 Paint Your Own Tea Cup Drop-In @ Emergent Arts | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Ring in Lunar New Year with a low-stress win, dropping by Emergent Arts to glaze your own tea cup or tea bowl. It’s $15 for the first, $10 for extras, you paint it, they fire it, and you’ll look very cultured at the Tea Festival.
🎤 501Bryze @ Vapors Live | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Take a night off and hit Vapors Live for 501Bryze’s official album release party, in the same room Liberace, Judy Garland, and Tony Bennett once graced. Arkansas proud, Spa City loud. Pre-sale is $35, tickets will disappear fast.
🎳 Arkansas Spring 2026 Youth Scratch @ Central Bowling Lanes | Sunday (3/8) at 8:00 AM – The kids are running the lanes for Arkansas Spring Youth Scratch, formerly the Pepsi Championship, all scratch, all swagger. Pick a morning or afternoon squad, chase scholarship money, and let the pros debate oil patterns. U8-10 is $20, U12, U15, and U18 are $40.
🦞 Sunday Brunch! @ The Local Seafood & Oyster Bar | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Sunday brunch is on with the full menu and cozy vibes. Go crisp with a zero-proof Ginger Apple Fizz, or go big with a Bloody Mary built on Rock Town Basil Vodka, Bloody Darn Good Pickle Mix, and a lunch-worthy shrimp. No reservations, just locals.
♀ Glitter and Grit: International Women’s Day Brunch @ The Music Box Lounge | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – If you need an excuse to toast the women who keep this town running, consider this your sign. The Music Box Lounge is hosting an International Women’s Day brunch performance, directed by Amber Moss, equal parts glitter, grit, and good company. Tickets drop soon.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Hot Springs report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 93%
Showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 56%
Rain showers likely before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East northeast wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 0 mph.
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