Things to do in Texarkana August 21 – September 4, 2023

1. TRAHC’s Art Gauntlet
Saturday, August 26
On Saturday, August 26th, TRAHC will host the Art Gauntlet. This free event for students will have an art station located on each floor of our building. Artists currently exhibiting in TRAHC’s 35th Annual Juried Exhibition will be leading students in an art activity related to their work in the exhibition. Learn more!

2. Design Downtown Regional Art Contest
September 1 – 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!

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3. Weekly Cornhole Tournament
Wednesday, August 23
Bring a friend and join the cornhole fun! Warmups begin at 6PM. Tournament starts at 7PM. You can sign up early or when you show up at the door. Brought to you by Texarkana Cornhole Association and The Hideout. Learn more!

4. Networking with a Purpose – GTYP
Thursday, August 24
Check out GTYP – Join and network with a purpose – every day!

5. Friends of the Library Book Sale
August 25 – 26
Check out the Friends of the Library Book Sale Aug 25-26 – at their new location 2024 State Line Ave. Txk AR – and make a purchase that turns into resources for our Texarkana Public Library downtown!

6. Twin City Pickleball Tournament
Saturday, August 26
Join us for an exciting day of pickleball action in collaboration with Twin City CrossFit and The Sportsplex! Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball pro or a first-time player, this tournament promises a day of camaraderie, competition, and lots of fun! Learn more.

7. Luke’s Free Friday at Thrive Yoga TXK
Friday, September 1
1st Friday of every month, ALL regular classes are FREE at Thrive Yoga TX in honor and memory of Luke Carder Sachitano. Learn more!

8. High School Football
High school football is BACK! Head over to the goTXK calendar and take a look at the schedule.

9. Gateway Farmers Market
Gateway Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morning! Learn more.

10. goTXK T-Shirt Contest
Friday, September 1
We are calling all creatives to share THEIR design entries this year for the 2023 contest of What’s to Love, TXK – by the deadline of Friday, Sept 1 at 5PM! Email Keith.Beason@txkusa.org for more information.

Take a Texarkana Historical Tour
Welcome to the mobile-friendly Texarkana Historical Tour where you can learn about Texarkana’s history, earn points, and win prizes! Simply visit each location to check-in and earn points. The more points you get, the bigger the prize! The best part? The tour is totally free and easily delivered to your mobile phone via text and e-mail. All you have to do is sign up to start exploring. Learn more!