Downtown Association of Hot Springs

03/04/2026

Join us at the March Downtown Association Meeting at 8 AM Thursday, March 5th! This month's presenter is Lauren Adkins, and she will be covering preservation zoning and the Central Avenue Historic District.

02/04/2026

Join us at the February Downtown Association Meeting Thursday, February 5th at 8 AM for the first ever Downtown Show & Tell Promotional Hour! Bring products or promotional materials and let your business neighbors know all about your products, business, and upcoming sales or events!

Did you just open a new store? Join us and tell the Downtown Association all about it so we can help you get the word out!

Do you have a Valentine's Day Special? We want to know!

Word of mouth is a valuable tool in Downtown Hot Springs! Let's get to know what stores, restaurants, and businesses are offering!

Not a member? That's okay too! Sign up here for just $10 a month! downtownhotsprings.org/join

11/29/2025

Please help get the word out. While not located downtown, yet, it’s a great activity for our visitors and local with kids.

11/08/2025

We are still accepting registrations for Chili Teams. Get a group of 4 together and join the fun this year at the annual Chili Cook Off and Holiday Lights Event. Signing up is free... just buy your ingredients and bring plenty of Chili! Link to sign up: https://www.downtownhotsprings.org/chili-cook-off

11/08/2025

Tickets are on sale now for the hottest event of the season. Join us for a night of Chili and Lights at our annual Holiday Lights and Chili Cook Off event!! Purchase tickets online and bring the electronic ticket with QR code (or print the ticket) when you come to the event. https://www.downtownhotsprings.org/event-details/chili-cook-off-holiday-lights

10/29/2025

Who's ready for a taste bud explosion? Join our Chili Cook-Off as a contestant or taste-tester (we're cool with that too). Sign up now and let's get this chili party started! https://www.downtownhotsprings.org/chili-cook-off

10/02/2025

Most of Downtown Hot Springs is open and ready to welcome visitors.

Here's everything you need to know about Hot Springs National Park as a result of the government shutdown:

Almost all of Hot Springs National Park will be open for visitors following the government shutdown. Some portions of the National Park will not be open for visitors, but large portions of the park will be hosting visitors as usual. Find a full list of locations that will be open and those closed below.

🔓⬇️ Hot Springs National Park Open List
Superior Bathhouse Brewery
Hotel Hale
Quapaw Bathhouse
Buckstaff Bathhouse
Mystic Ozark
Gulpha Gorge Campground
Hot Water Jug Fountain Reserve Street
Hot Water Jug Fountain Hill Wheatley
West Mountain Drive (except Summit)
North Mountain Drive
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
Hiking Trails
Grand Promenade

🔒⬇️ Hot Springs National Park Closed List
Fordyce Bathhouse/Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center
Bathrooms
West Mountain Summit
Cold Water Fountain Fountain Street
Cold Water Fountain Whittington Blvd

09/25/2025

09/24/2025

Join with us in supporting Downtown Hot Springs by being a sponsor for this year’s Holiday Lights & Chili Cookoff.
Click here for more information

https://www.downtownhotsprings.org/general-5

09/23/2025

Do you have the best chili in town, in the state, in the nation?? Come prove to the world (or at least to downtown Hot Springs) that your chili is number 1.
Join us for our Holidays Lights & Chili Cook Off.
grab some friends and make a team. It’s free to enter.

We are excited about this year’s Holiday Lights & Chili Cook Off. mark it on your calendar so you won’t miss it.
You can join the competition, become a sponsor or buy tickets (at a later date) through our new website!

https://www.downtownhotsprings.org/chili-cook-off

09/22/2025

We are excited about this year’s Holiday Lights & Chili Cook Off. mark it on your calendar so you won’t miss it.
You can join the competition, become a sponsor or buy tickets (at a later date) through our new website!

https://www.downtownhotsprings.org/chili-cook-off