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, […]
Free Events
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
Army Band in Concert on July 4th
The Nebraska National Guard’s 43rd Army band will present a free concert on July 4th at 6:30 PM at Mueller Civic Center. No tickets are required. The Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce has the full line-up of Fourth of July events in Hot Springs here. Photo by Pramod Kotipalli on Unsplash
Free Admission to South Dakota State Parks on May 20-22
Time for another free admission day to South Dakota’s 50+ state parks: this Friday through Sunday, May 20-22, admission is free and you can also fish for free without a license. Find all of South Dakota’s state parks here. If you’re staying with us at The Evanston Suites in Hot Springs, you can use our […]
Jr. Ranger Day at Jewel Cave National Monument
Jewel Cave National Monument in Custer is hosting a Jr. Ranger Day on Saturday, May 14th. Families can learn about bats and build a bat house at the visitor center from 11 AM-noon (must pre-register here), in addition to the normal cave tours and other activities. Families may also want to check out the National […]