2026 Fourth of July Archive

A look back at the verified 2026 holiday events around Hot Springs.

July 4, 2026 has passed. This page preserves the verified Lake Hamilton fireworks, Bathhouse Row celebration, farmers market, and Magic Springs listings while directing future visitors to current event information.

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2026

Archived event year

The event details below are preserved for reference, not presented as an upcoming schedule.

Verified archived listings

Four public holiday listings were documented for the 2026 Hot Springs July 4 weekend.

Current

Check before planning

Use the live Events page and official hosts for future dates, times, weather changes, and route details.

2026 Event Archive

Verified Hot Springs Fourth of July listings from 2026.

These dates have passed. They remain here as a historical reference and a useful starting point for understanding how the holiday was organized around Hot Springs in 2026.

Hot Springs Independence Day Fireworks Display

2026 Event Archive

Saturday, July 4, 2026 • At dark

Hot Springs Independence Day Fireworks Display

Lake Hamilton, Highway 7 South Bridge area

The 2026 Hot Springs Independence Day fireworks display was held over Lake Hamilton near the Highway 7 South Bridge area. This listing is kept as a verified archive; use the current Events page for future fireworks dates.

Free public fireworks display
Published 2026 rain date was Sunday, July 5
The show was listed as synced with music on 97.5 FM US97 Country
Viewing areas were available around Lake Hamilton

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2026 Event Archive

Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Red, White & YOU Parade and Picnic

Bathhouse Row and Arlington Lawn

Hot Springs National Park's 2026 Red, White & YOU celebration included a community parade along Bathhouse Row and a picnic on Arlington Lawn. The date has passed and is preserved here for reference.

Community parade along Bathhouse Row
Picnic and activities on Arlington Lawn
Live performances, games, crafts, booths, and family activities
The 2026 event was listed as free and open to the public

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2026 Event Archive

Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 7 a.m. to noon

Hot Springs Farmers Market

121 Orange St, Hot Springs, AR 71901

The Hot Springs Farmers Market operated on the 2026 July 4 date as an early downtown stop before the larger holiday events. Future holiday hours should be confirmed directly with the market.

Morning market stop near downtown
Local produce, baked goods, honey, plants, and vendors
Convenient to downtown and the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail
Future holiday schedules may differ

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Magic Springs Summer Concert Series: Crowder

2026 Event Archive

Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 2026 schedule

Magic Springs Summer Concert Series: Crowder

Magic Springs Theme & Water Park

Crowder appeared on the July 4 date of the 2026 Magic Springs Summer Concert Series. This is an archived listing; check Magic Springs directly for current concert dates, ticketing, and park schedules.

Part of the 2026 Summer Concert Series
Combined theme park, water park, and concert option
Admission or pass requirements may have applied
Current schedules should be confirmed with Magic Springs

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Planning a Future Holiday Weekend

Use current information, then build the trip around the lake and downtown.

The 2026 archive can show the kind of holiday activity Hot Springs has hosted, but it should not be treated as the schedule for another year.

Check current events before making a special trip

Holiday dates, fireworks plans, road closures, concert schedules, and host details can change from year to year. Use the current Hot Springs Events page first.

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Use Lake Hamilton as an evening planning area

The lake has historically been a major focus for Hot Springs Independence Day fireworks. For a future trip, check current viewing, marina, restaurant, and traffic information.

Lake Hamilton Guide →

Build daytime plans around downtown

Bathhouse Row, downtown restaurants, shops, museums, and local attractions make it easy to fill the day before an evening event.

Bathhouse Row →

Book lodging early for holiday weekends

Hotels, cabins, and lake stays can fill quickly around major summer weekends. Compare current lodging options before locking in the rest of the plan.

Places To Stay →

Downtown & Lake Planning

Hot Springs can still make an easy full holiday weekend.

Bathhouse Row, downtown dining, Lake Hamilton, hotels, cabins, trails, shops, and attractions give visitors plenty to build around whatever public events are confirmed for a future Independence Day weekend.

Bathhouse Row Lake Hamilton

Questions

Hot Springs Fourth of July archive FAQ

Are these Hot Springs Fourth of July events still upcoming?

No. The listings on this page are the verified 2026 event archive. July 4, 2026 has passed. Use the current Events page and official hosts for future holiday dates.

Where were the 2026 Hot Springs fireworks held?

The verified 2026 Independence Day fireworks listing was for Lake Hamilton near the Highway 7 South Bridge area.

Will Hot Springs use the same July 4 schedule next year?

Not necessarily. Event dates, times, hosts, routes, and rain plans can change. This archive should not be treated as a schedule for a future year.

How can a future July 4 event be added?

Send the event through the submit-event page with a public source showing the host, date, time, and location. Confirmed listings can then be added to the current event calendar.