Friday, Nov. 4 and Friday, Dec. 2: Gallery Walk, 5-9 p.m. downtown. No admission. Many galleries offer free refreshments and beverages. Contact Convention Center, (800) 772-2489 or www.hotsprings.org
Friday, Nov. 4-Sunday Nov. 6: Hot Springs Jaguar Invitational, Hill Wheatley Plaza, downtown. Contact Chuck Laggan, (501) 366-4110 or c.laggan@sbcglobal.net
Saturday, Nov. 12: "Walking in History — Couchwood Historic District." No charge. The walk starts at 601 Couchwood Road and review the private retreat of prominent businessman Harvey Couch, founder of Arkansas Power & Light. Contact Rachel Silva, (501) 324-9880 or info@arkansaspreservation.org
Saturday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 13: Overnight kayaking trip on Lake Ouachita. $250 a person. Contact Ouachita Outdoor Outfitters, (501) 767-1373 or ouachitaoutdoors@gmail.com
Friday, Nov. 18 and Friday, Dec. 16: Antique/Boutique Walk, 4-8 p.m., downtown Hot Springs in the 100 and 200 blocks of Central Avenue. Antique shops, boutiques, handmade craft wares for sale. Contact Davis Tillman, (501) 624-4083 or hscvb@hotsprings.org
Saturday, Nov. 19 to Saturday, Dec. 31: "Holiday Lights: Lights on the Landscape," Garvan Woodland Gardens. $6 for adults, $4 for child 6-12; under 5 is free. Contact Darla Kelsay, (501) 262-9300 or dkelsay@garvangardens.org
Friday, Nov. 25 to Saturday, Nov. 26: The 24th Annual Winter Wonderland Craft & Gift Show, Hot Springs Convention Center. Admission free. Contact Charlotte Dodd, (501) 262-3651 or cdodd@cablelynx.com
Sunday, Dec. 4: Mid-America Science Museum’s Taste of the Holidays, Mid-America Science Museum. For information, contact (501) 767-3461 or www.MidAmericaMuseum.org
Saturday, Dec. 17: The Arkansas State High School Cheerleading Championship, Summit Arena. Admission $5; kindergarten and younger children are free. Contact (501) 955-2500 or lance@ahsaa.k12.ar.us
Wednesday, Dec. 28-Friday Dec. 30: Spa City Shootout, Summit Arena. 16 high school basketball teams in competition. Admission $5 a day or $12 for three-day pass. Contact (800) 772-2489 or www.hotsprings.org
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