Things to do next week and next month
Next week
At the track: Bounce houses, a petting zoo, musical performances and fireworks will help mark the Fourth of July a little early at this year's Oaklawn Spa Blast, 4 p.m. July 1, 2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Musical groups for this 25th anniversary event will include Hillbilly Vegas and Joe Diffie. Admission is free. Call (800) 625-5296 or visit oaklawn.com.
Next month
On the lawn: Cool off with lemonade and watermelon while getting a hands-on history lesson at Historic Arkansas Museum's annual Frontier Fourth of July celebration. The birthday party includes crafts, living history and a reading of the Declaration of Independence, 2-4 p.m. July 4. Admission is free. Call (501) 324-9351 or visit historicarkansas.org.
Weekend on 06/23/2016