Things to do in Texarkana October 16 – October 24, 2023

1. Texarkana Texas Fall Festival
Thursday, October 19
Our annual Fall Festival will be held on Thursday, October 19th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Spring Lake Park. The event will include bounce houses, costume contests with different age ranges, a pet costume contest, face painting, hay rides, and more! Stick around after the festival for Movies in the Park where we will be showing The Addam’s Family 2. The movie will start at dusk in Spring Lake Park across from the airplane. Please bring blankets and chairs so you are comfortable on the lawn, concessions will be available for purchase. Learn more.

2. An Evening with The Phantom
Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21
HE’S BACK! Join us for a chilling and captivating experience at “An Evening with The Phantom” Dinner Theatre Show! Step into the mysterious world of the Texarkana Phantom Killer as we bring his haunting story to life. Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with suspense, drama, and a touch of history. Learn more!

3. 3rd Annual Katina R. Levingston Breast Cancer Race
Saturday, October 21
Make plans to attend and learn more here!

4. Big Daddy Weave | Heaven Changes Everything Tour
Sunday, October 22
The Heaven Changes Everything Tour with Big Daddy Weave, Tasha Layton and Hannah Kerr is coming to Texarkana on Sunday, October 22nd at Trinity Baptist Church. Learn more!

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5. Leadership Frameworks
Thursday, October 19
Make plans to attend and RSVP here!

6. Ladies Night Out at Alley Cats
Thursday, October 19
Calling all ladies looking for some fun on a Thursday night! Join me Thursday, October 19, for beer and bracelets at Alley Cats Coffee Bar! Alley Cats will soon be serving beer and wine to complement their amazing coffee and food menu. In addition to our fun event, Main Street Texarkana is hosting a Ladies Night Out at the 1894 Gallery from 6-8 with prizes and more. This will be a night you won’t want to miss! Hope to see you there! Learn more.

7. The Addams Family 2 – Movies in the Park
Thursday, October 19
In an attempt to grow closer as a family, Gomez, Morticia, and the rest of the Addams clan embark on an adventurous road trip in a hideous and humongous camper. The movie will start at dusk in Spring Lake Park across from the airplane. Please bring blankets and chairs so you are comfortable on the lawn, concessions will be available for purchase. Join us before the show for our annual Fall Festival from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.! This event will include bounce houses, costume contests (for different age ranges of children, and a special pets category), face painting, candy, games, and hay rides! Learn more.

8. Food Truck Fridays
Friday, October 20
This year, Food Truck Fridays will have three lunch days and three date nights for the entire community to enjoy, with multiple food trucks at each event. We invite you to come out and enjoy local cuisine and maybe even find a tasty new favorite! DATE NIGHT 6:00pm-9:00pm – Dre’licious Dishes; Big Slice’s; JR’s Catering Co. Learn more.

9. Indoor Yard Sale at Four States Fairgrounds
Saturday, October 21
Make plans to attend and learn more here!

10. Moonlight Cacao at Sullifarm
Saturday, October 21
It’s the perfect season for an outdoor, fireside evening! Join us for a light evening of tapas and drinks by us, followed by a Cacao Ceremony lead by Yulia. Cacao is a sacred plant medicine that contains many benefits: it releases endorphins and makes you feel happy, it improves the blood flow and supports the digestive system, it also opens up your heart and helps you to feel more empathetic and compassionate to yourself and toward others. Yulia will guide the group through focusing on intentions, set new goals that are more organic to us and focus on creating self-care routines for the coming month. Learn more!

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!