Happy weekend, Hot Springs! In today’s happening-today edition: New kid attractions, a rescue gear grant, and Jeremy Camp + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Boosting local emergency response: Entergy Arkansas awarded about $160,000 to equip Lake Hamilton Fire Department with response boat, dive gear and hazmat gear to protect Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine, recently tested in training -- see the rescue gear grant.
Rising waste disposal costs: Garland County and Hot Springs will pay $6 more per ton for landfill disposal starting Oct. 1, lifting the tipping rate to $25.25 and increasing overall costs by about 30% -- check the landfill cost hike.
New family-friendly attractions: Hot Springs rolled out kid-friendly summer attractions, including MOKU Playland and The Mystic Ozark, offering hands-on learning and celebrating over 30 years of sister-city ties with Hanamaki through STEM-focused experiences -- explore the new kid attractions.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Rain-proof your practice: When weather or daylight refuses to cooperate, Golf Shots brings the course indoors with high-definition simulators, accurate launch data, comfy turf, and coaching options. Book a bay or grab a membership so your swing gets reps between school pickup and dinner, no excuses.
Creekside reset, anyone: Shady, no-fuss camping right in town, Gulpha Gorge Campground sits along Gulpha Creek with full-hookup sites, modern restrooms, and showers. Start a quick hike from the amphitheater area, catch a ranger program, or just let the water soundtrack do its thing while you pretend your phone doesn't exist.
Bank on great flavors: VAULT is a locally loved American restaurant inside a beautifully restored historic bank, so dinner comes with built-in conversation material. Perfect for your next date night or catch-up with friends, it’s the kind of place you leave thinking, yeah, we should do that more often.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍩 Funkin' Gonuts @ Skinny Dip Cove | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Think you remember when live music didn’t try so hard? Jason from Mayday By Midnight brings his duo Funkin' Gonuts to Party Cove on Lake Hamilton, delivering two decades of sing-alongs, no-fuss guitar chops, and lakeside vibes locals actually want, not another shouty scene.
🎸 Jeremy Camp @ Timberwood Amphitheater | Saturday (6/20) at 6:30 PM – Catch Jeremy Camp at Timberwood Amphitheater, part of the Magic Springs Summer Concert Series. It is free with a season pass or general admission, and you can upgrade to cushier seats and a table if your knees, back, and patience have standards.
💎 Diamonds Vs. Ozarks Lunkers @ Bank OZK Arena | Saturday (6/20) at 7:05 PM – Head to the ballpark for the Diamonds vs. Ozark Lunkers, where crack-of-the-bat therapy meets Hometown Hero Night. Our behind-the-scenes legends get their moment on the field, a winner gets crowned, and you get nine innings of small-town bragging rights, peanuts, and perspective.
🏆 Arkansas Father-Son Championship @ Hot Springs Country Club | Saturday (6/20) – Think quality time over birdies, eye rolls, and the occasional mulligan. The Arkansas Father-Son Championship welcomes dads, step-dads, and sons who actually share a roof, and if only one of you calls Arkansas home, he better be an active ASGA member. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Hot Springs report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 51%
A slight chance of rain showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 23%
A slight chance of rain showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildLuxury Lake Hamilton waterfront retreat with about 3,200 square feet of updated living space and proven short-term rental appeal. The open upper level features a gourmet kitchen, generous living and dining areas, and a primary suite with deck access and sweeping lake views. The lower level adds a second kitchen, two bedrooms, and extra laundry, while the boardwalk, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, and furnished interior seal the deal.
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