Garvan Woodland Gardens

06/12/2026

Come see us this weekend!! 9 am to 6pm!! 🩵💙❤️

06/11/2026

🍃 Now Is the Time to See Where the Wind Lives at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, AR

Summer is here, the skies are bright, and the artwork is dancing.

Created by internationally acclaimed artist Patrick Shearn and the team at Poetic Kinetics, Where the Wind Lives transforms Garvan Woodland Gardens into a living canvas of color and movement. No two visits are ever the same—every breeze creates a new experience.

From the soaring Avian Rainbow on the Great Lawn to colorful installations hidden throughout the garden, this breathtaking exhibition is unlike anything Garvan Woodland Gardens has hosted before.

📸 Bring your camera.
🌸 Enjoy peak summer blooms.
🌈 Watch the wind paint the sky.

Where the Wind Lives is on display through October 18 and included with regular garden admission. Open daily 9am to 6pm.

Plan your visit today and experience where the wind lives.

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06/10/2026

🌞🌿 Summer Camp Savings Alert! 🌿🌞

Still looking for summer fun? We’ve got a deal for you!

A few full-time camp spots are still available, and for a limited time you can save $50 off the weekly rate with code:

✨ WOODLAND50 ✨

From outdoor adventures and nature exploration to hands-on activities, games, and garden discoveries, summer camp at Garvan is packed with opportunities to learn, play, and make new friends. 🦋🌻🌳

🎒 Full-time camp spots only
💲 Use code WOODLAND50 at checkout
⏰ Available while spots remain

Don’t miss your chance to spend summer exploring the beauty of the Gardens!

Register today: 🌿www.garvangardens.org

06/09/2026

🪨✨ Sissy has been busy again!

More of Sissy’s painted stones have been hidden throughout the Gardens, just waiting to be discovered. Keep your eyes open along the paths, in the flower beds, and around your favorite garden corners—you never know where one might be hiding!

If you’re lucky enough to find a stone, please take just one per person so more guests can enjoy the hunt. 😊

Happy searching, and be sure to share your finds with us in the comments! 🔍🌸

📍 Open daily from 9 AM–6 PM (last admission at 5:30 PM)

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06/08/2026

✨ Afterglow at Garvan ✨

You asked, and we listened! This summer, we’re staying open later on Tuesday evenings so you can enjoy the gardens when the temperatures are a little cooler and the evening light is at its most beautiful.

Join us for Afterglow, an opportunity to experience the gardens in a whole new way. Stroll shaded pathways, enjoy a peaceful summer evening, and see Where the Wind Lives transformed by the changing light as day turns to dusk.

🌿 Open until 8:00 PM on Tuesdays this summer
🎟️ Regular admission applies

Come slow down, stay awhile, and discover the gardens afterglow. ✨

06/08/2026

🌿✨ June is in full bloom at Garvan!

Whether you’re looking for a creative camp adventure, an evening stroll through Where the Wind Lives, or a chance to cool off with some water-filled fun, there’s something happening all week long.

📅 This week’s highlights:

🎨 June 8–12 – Woodland Wanderers Creative Camp

🌙 June 9 – AfterGlow
Enjoy the Gardens in a whole new light with extended hours until 8 PM. Regular admission applies.

💦 June 11 – Splash Bash in the Children’s Garden
Beach balls, sprinklers, and water fun all day long! Children are encouraged to wear their swimsuits and come ready to splash and play.

🦕 June 14 – Book Trail Dino Dig in the Children’s Garden

🌬️ Daily – Where the Wind Lives & the Book Trail

Grab your family, bring your sense of adventure, and picture yourself here this week at Garvan Woodland Gardens. 🌸

🌿💙🦕💦

06/08/2026

🌬️✨ Where does the wind live?

Right here at Garvan Woodland Gardens.

Where the Wind Lives invites you to step into a world of color, movement, and wonder as thousands of vibrant streamers dance above the Garden with every passing breeze. From the Great Lawn to the canopy bridge, this immersive art experience offers a new perspective with every visit—and no two days are ever quite the same.

Bring your camera, bring your family, and let the wind lead the way.

📍 Included with admission
⏰ Open daily from 9 AM–6 PM
🍃 On display through October 18

Come see why everyone is talking about Where the Wind Lives and picture yourself here.

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06/07/2026

Summer is showing off. 🌼🩷🧡💜

From bright zinnias and cheerful cosmos to delicate spider flowers and visiting butterflies, every corner of the Garden is bursting with color right now.

Take a stroll, slow down, and see what catches your eye. There’s always something new in bloom at Garvan.

📍 Open daily 9 AM–6 PM
📸 We’d love to see your favorite flower photos in the comments!

📸 Margaret Clark

06/07/2026

Oh my goodness! We did it yall! 🩵💙 Thank you for all of the love and support this week! We can’t wait to do it again next year. 🧼🛁🩵

💦🏆🛁 Congratulations to all our tubtastic champions from Stueart Pennington’s World Championship Running of the Tubs, presented by Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium! See the lineup of winners below! 🛁⬇️

🏆 Battle of the Badge: Garland County Sheriff’s Department
🏆 Traditional: Garvan Woodland Gardens
🏆 Modified : Hot Springs Police Department
🏆 Stock: Spring Lake Camp
🏆 Most Spirited: National Park College Be Gooders & Do Gooders
🏆 Most Original: The Founding Bathers Hot Springs National Park
🏆 Best Overall: Garvan Woodland Gardens

Thank you to ALL the amazing tub teams who participated in today’s race! Your elaborate tub themes, spirit, and athleticism are what make this race so special and SO FUN! 💙

Shout-out to our Presenting Sponsor, Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium. 💦

Thank you to our Obstacle Sponsors; Riser Ford, Bath Planet of Arkansas, Wrapped Gift Boutique, & Aqua Gift Boutique, and Cablelynx Broadband! Thank you to our Judging of the Tubs sponsor, Sun Bum! And thank you to ESPN Arkansas 96.3 for being our Media Sponsor!

06/06/2026

🛁🌸 Race Day is here! 🌸🛁

The World Championship Running of the Tubs kicks off at 9:00 a.m. downtown, and Team Gardeners Gone Wild(Flower) is ready to roll!

Come cheer us on as we face off against Team Visit Hot Springs in the very first round. We’ve spent weeks preparing* for this moment, and by “preparing,” we mean decorating a bathtub, visiting judges, and convincing George the Peacock that we’re championship material. 😉

Whether you’re rooting for us, the tubs, or simply hoping someone takes an unexpected turn, it’s going to be a fun morning in downtown Hot Springs.

Come out, make some noise, and help us bring a little garden magic to the streets! Stueart Pennington's World Championship Running of the Tubs

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