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Garvan Woodland Gardens visitors set to experience art installation April 17-22
Tourism Sentinel Record

Garvan Woodland Gardens visitors set to experience art installation April 17-22

Garvan Woodland Gardens is inviting the public to witness the installation of what it calls a "once-in-a-generation artistic experience."

Apr 16, 2026
Tourism KATV

Hot Springs National Park turns 194, splashes out a week of free family fun

Hot Springs National Park turns 194, splashes out a week of free family fun KATV

Apr 16, 2026
Tourism KATV

Hot Springs National Park hosts series of events to celebrate 194th birthday

Hot Springs National Park hosts series of events to celebrate 194th birthday KATV

Apr 13, 2026
WATCH | Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival showcases taiko drumming, samurai techniques
Tourism Sentinel Record

WATCH | Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival showcases taiko drumming, samurai techniques

The annual Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival returned to the Hot Springs Convention Center Saturday, celebrating Japanese culture and the longstanding sister city relationship between Hot Springs and …

Apr 7, 2026
WATCH | Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival gets underway today
Tourism Sentinel Record

WATCH | Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival gets underway today

The Hot Springs Sister City Program is once again putting on the Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival at the Hot Springs Convention Center today.

Apr 6, 2026
Tourism KATV

Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival brings taiko beats and family fun to Hot Springs

Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival brings taiko beats and family fun to Hot Springs KATV

Apr 5, 2026
Tourism KATV

Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival brings taiko beats and family fun to Hot Springs

Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival brings taiko beats and family fun to Hot Springs KATV

Apr 5, 2026
Tourism Hot Springs Sentinel Record

WATCH | Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival showcases taiko drumming, samurai techniques

WATCH | Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival showcases taiko drumming, samurai techniques Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Apr 5, 2026
Tourism Hot Springs Sentinel Record

WATCH | Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival gets underway today

WATCH | Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival gets underway today Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Apr 4, 2026
Tourism arkansasonline.com

ENTERTAINMENT: Hot Springs festival celebrates cherry blossoms

ENTERTAINMENT: Hot Springs festival celebrates cherry blossoms arkansasonline.com

Apr 1, 2026
Tourism Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Samurai, kintsugi, tea, sake among offerings at Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival

Samurai, kintsugi, tea, sake among offerings at Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 30, 2026
Tourism The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

WATCH | Spring break brings surge of first-time visitors to Hot Springs National Park

WATCH | Spring break brings surge of first-time visitors to Hot Springs National Park The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Mar 25, 2026
Tourism Hot Springs Sentinel Record

WATCH | Spring break brings surge of first-time visitors to Hot Springs National Park

WATCH | Spring break brings surge of first-time visitors to Hot Springs National Park Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 25, 2026
Tourism KATV

Hot Springs’ Cherry Blossom Festival to showcase sister-city fun with Japan, taiko too

Hot Springs’ Cherry Blossom Festival to showcase sister-city fun with Japan, taiko too KATV

Mar 24, 2026
Hot Springs National Park to host birthday week events to celebrate nation
Tourism Sentinel Record

Hot Springs National Park to host birthday week events to celebrate nation

As part of the year-long celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, Hot Springs National Park will be hosting several free, family-friendly events April 18-25.

Mar 24, 2026
Eat Hot Springs: Higdon Square Cafe owner talks dumplings, teamwork
Tourism Sentinel Record

Eat Hot Springs: Higdon Square Cafe owner talks dumplings, teamwork

Higdon Square Cafe, located at 706 Higdon Ferry Road, serves Southern comfort food to a dedicated local following and visitors to Hot Springs.

Mar 22, 2026
Tourism KARK

Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture in Hot Springs

Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture in Hot Springs KARK

Mar 20, 2026

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