Top 10 Things to Do in Texarkana 7/26/2021-8/1/2021

1. The Grunch: Silvermoon Children’s Theatre MiniShows
July 26 – 30
A MiniShow is a week-long process of putting together a ‘public-ready show’ in just 5 days. Kids will learn how to explore different characters, design and construct costumes and set, learn and practice theatre etiquette and stage direction, move their bodies in fun choreography, prepare and memorize lines and learn skills to help present lines to an audience, get out of the box with fun and creative improv games, etc… all while having fun, making new friends, and using teamwork to put it all together. Cost includes a week of theatre learning and fun, a t-shirt (if registered by July 1st,) and 2 comp tickets to see the show. Tickets for purchase will be available the week of camp.

2. The Addams Family Audition
Monday, July 26
One final audition for TexRep’s production of The Addams Family Musical – postponed from spring 2020 due to covid, but now scheduled to be back on stage two weekends of September 17 and 24. TOO MUCH FUN! Come prepared to sing 16 bars of your favorite tune. More here!

3. Region 8 Conference
July 30 – August 1
Join us for PATH Intl. Region 8 Conference sponsored by and produced in partnership with LSTEN. Learn more!

4. Annual Biggest Tomato Contest at the Texarkana Farmers Market
Saturday, July 31
Make plans to attend this exciting event! Learn more.

5. Scooby Doo Mystery Party
Saturday, July 31
It’s 1971 and the Texarkana Historical Society is working diligently to open the city’s first museum. Strange things keep happening to delay the museum’s opening. Accidents or sabotage? There are plenty of suspects! Join us and help the Scooby Gang solve the crime! Learn more.

6. 2 Pianos at Twisted Fork
Saturday, July 31
Come enjoy live music in the lounge with Two Pianos along with food, dessert & drink specials! Learn more.

7. Complete the Texarkana Stateline Corridor Survey
Make an impact in our community by completing this survey here.

8. Spring Lake Park Splash Pad
Stay cool in the summer heat at the Spring Lake Park Splash Pad! Learn more.

Photo by Eric Ethridge

9. Take a Stroll Around Bobby Ferguson Park
Enjoy the beautiful scenery in Texarkana, USA!

10. Kid Activities
This week specifically includes St. James TechKNOW camp, Northridge and Texarkana Country Clubs camps, Vacation Bible Schools, Summer Movie Clubhouse, Soccer Camps, Dance Camps, and more! Texarkana Parent Magazine has compiled a great list of summer camps and activities in our community for kids! Take a look in their blog here.