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 […]
Arts & Crafts Festival in Centennial Park June 24-26
Hot Springs will host its 45th annual Main Street Arts & Crafts Festival from June 24th-26th, with hours from 12-6 on Friday, 10-6 on Saturday, and 10-3 on Sunday. The event is held in Centennial Park (River St. and Jennings Ave.) and will feature regional artisans, live music, food, and a children’s area. Don’t miss […]
Hiking at Wind Cave National Park
While there is a charge for cave tours at Wind Cave National Park, there’s no entry fee to enter the park so hiking is free and really quite accessible: several of the trailheads are right off US Highway 385 or South Dakota Highway 87, so it’s easy to hop in the car and drive from […]
Southern Hills Triathlon Returns to Angostura in September
The 25th edition of the Southern Hills Triathlon will return to Angostura Recreation Area on the first Saturday in September 2022. There are options for Olympic, spring, and youth triathlons (both individual and team), and you can find out all the details and register here. Photo by Jon Del Rivero on Unsplash
Cave Tours at Wind Cave National Park
While Wind Cave National Park is a great place to hike and see bison near Hot Springs, South Dakota, its biggest attraction is obviously the cave! Unlike some caves where you can walk a few steps inside or see into a big opening, you can’t see any of the cave from above ground – it’s […]
Black Hills Film Festival Events at Hot Springs Theater
The Hot Springs Theater will host part of the 13th annual Black Hills film festivals, with festival selections playing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 3-5. Tickets are $10 per session, or you can buy a venue pass for $25. Go here for detailed descriptions of the featured films and more festival information. Photo by […]