Top 10 Things to do in Texarkana 12/21/2020 – 1/5/2021

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1. STAY COVID SAFE
STAY COVID SAFE THIS HOLIDAY – be part of the solution.
Imagine if we each did our own part to protect our first responders, front line workers, AND our families? Masks work. Wear them. Take advantage of this holiday to do special things with your immediate family. The possibility: your kids will remember this time with special affection… as the time they had you to themselves!

2. Texarkana READvolutionary Pop-Up Library
The 2nd Texarkana READvolutionary Pop-up Library is loading for the Christmas season! Give the gift of a FREE multicultural book to a young reader and you might even find one for yourself! Thank you to Jenny Walker, Executive Director of the Literacy Council, for your partnership! Packaged holiday treats will also be available! Learn more.

3. Minute to Win it Christmas Olympics
Follow this link for some fun minute to win it games to do with the family!

4. At Home Chocolate Bar
There are tons of ways to make this iconic holiday treat. It’s always a good idea to follow this up with Polar Express, or Klaus! Learn recipes here.

5. Shop Local for Christmas
Christmas is right around the corner! Support our local shops and boutiques and purchase a unique Christmas gift for a loved one.

6. Journal about the 2020 Holidays
Journal with your family of how the holidays in 2020 were different. This will be a treasure to reopen in 2030 or 2050!

7. New Years Eve Party at Redbone Magic Brewing
Thursday, December 31
Celebrate the new year at a great local venue!

8. Virtual NYE Party
Thursday, December 31
Ring in the new year safely at home! Watch the ball drop virtually with your family.

9. Equal but Separated
Saturday, January 2
Katherine Doan presents her historical narrative on the desegregation of Texarkana public schools at the Museum of Regional History. Learn more!

10. Storyline Online
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Daytime Emmy®-nominated and award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online®, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers include Oprah Winfrey, Chris Pine, Kristen Bell, Rita Moreno, Viola Davis, Jaime Camil, Storyline Online receives over 100 million views annually from children all over the world. Learn more!

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