The seventh annual Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place August 26th-28th, with fun events scheduled at various locations around town. The balloons launch from the airport early (early!) on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and during the day you can walk inside a balloon at the Mammoth Site and enjoy kid zones, live music, […]
Car Show in Centennial Park on August 6th
The 17th Annual Show & Shine Car Show will be held on Saturday, August 6th, in Centennial Park. It’s free to walk around and see the drag cars, muscle cars, antique cars, motorcycles, and more, from 1-4 PM. Call 605-745-3313 for more information. Photo by Eve B. on Unsplash
Cascade Falls Swimming Hole
There are many ways to experience the water (warm or cold!) in the Hot Springs area, but Cascade Falls is one of the more unique, must-do options if you like off-the-beaten-path experiences. Located fifteen minutes south of Hot Springs on South Dakota Highway 71, Cascade Falls is a multi-level waterfall in Cascade Creek, which flows […]
Fall River County Pioneer Museum
If you love history, architecture, or antiques, the Fall River County Pioneer Museum in Hot Springs is a great way to spend an afternoon. Located in a former school, this four-story sandstone building has loads of history to explore: Each room (the former classrooms) has a different theme, such as general store, medicine, glassware, toys, […]
Parade, Car Show, Fireworks and More on July 4th
There’s lots to do in Hot Springs on the 4th of July: 5K, 10K, and mile race at 7-8:15 AM (Chautauqua Park) Parade at 10 AM (Downtown) HS Cruisers Car Show from 11 AM-3 PM (Centennial Park) Firequacker Duck Race at 1 PM (Centennial Park) Free Concert from 43rd Army Band at 6:30 (Mueller Civic […]
Duck Race on the River on July 4th
If you’re not ready to run a 5K or 10K yourself, why not race your rubber duck down Fall River instead? The annual Hot Springs Firequacker Duck Race takes place at 1 PM on July 4th: purchase your duck tickets for $5 each (or $20 for five) and see if your duck can be the […]
Live Concerts from Community Band on Mondays
Now through the end of July, the Hot Springs Community Band will present free concerts in Centennial Park on Mondays at 4:30 PM (except June 24th, when it will start at 4 PM). Photo by Caleb George on Unsplash
Farmers Market on Fridays in Centennial Park
The Hot Springs Farmers Market has kicked off their summer season and will be open on Fridays from 4-6:30 PM through sometime in September. It’s held at Centennial Park on River Street (with the exception of June 24th, where it will be just across the street at the Scout Center due to the Main Street […]