Things to do in Texarkana September 25 – October 3, 2023

1. Engaging Texarkana
Wednesday, September 27
Join us for our half-day business conference. We will have three guest speakers who will discuss topics: The story behind the stance; The story behind the strings; The art of story telling. This event is geared to businesses large and small. The keynote speakers deliver powerful messages and pertinent information for the working world today. Tickets can be purchased here!

2. Matt Maher & Jon Reddick | The Stories | Tell Myself Tour
Thursday, September 28
Join Matt Maher on The Stories I Tell Myself Tour with Jon Reddick on September 28th at Trinity Baptist Church in Texarkana, Arkansas. Learn more!

3. Walk to End Alzheimers
Saturday, September 30
Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Learn more!

4. 15th Annual Tapas & Wine
Saturday, September 30
Fine Dining Under the Stars! HandsOn Texarkana is hosting it’s 15th annual Tapas & Wine event Saturday, September 30, at the beautiful Collins Home. Join us for a 1920’s party featuring a fabulous dinner by Verona, a graze table by Graze by Bluebirds, specialty wines, and live music by The Moss Brothers! There will also be a wine toss and a silent auction! Learn more.

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5. From Their Texarkana to Our Texarkana
Through November 25
Visit the Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council and see this wonderful exhibit! Learn more.

6. Social Factors of Health Conference
Thursday, September 28
Join us for community conversation and education about how your environment, education access, healthcare access, social and economic stability effect your health and how they can link back to substance misuse. Learn more!

7. Comedy Night at The Banana Club
Friday, September 29
Join us on SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 at 223 East Front Street, Texarkana, AR 71854 for a hilarious evening of stand-up comedy from Sib Raza, Barry White Water, and Derrick Jack! Learn more.

8. Arts and Crafts Market
Saturday, September 30
There is something for everyone at this first annual ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET at the Walnut Church of Christ on Moores Lane in Texarkana…and something for every budget! All proceeds will benefit BEDS FOR KIDS (providing handcrafted beds for CPS kids), HOMELESS FRIENDS (helping feed and provide essentials to displaced persons/families), and TIGER CUBS CLOSET (providing toiletries and clothing essentials for kids in need on 10 TISD campuses). Learn more.

9. Advanced English Class for Adults
Monday, October 2
If you loved English in High School or College, join us for this weekly class that has all of the fun but no report cards! We will spend our time reading, writing, and discussing short stories, poetry, and other works. The class is free, but seats are limited so registration is required. Learn more!

10. Design Downtown Regional Art Contest
Through November 3
The City of Texarkana, Texas is excited to announce the Design Downtown Regional Art Contest to be held this fall in downtown Texarkana. Residents of Miller, Bowie, and Cass counties will be able to submit renderings of a downtown Texarkana building, public space, or stretch of property in the Arts & Historic District. Learn more!