Things to do in Texarkana September 18 – September 26, 2023

1. Lunch with Strategic Doing Core Team
Wednesday, September 20
Make plans to attend this special event and learn about the Strategic Doing process in Texarkana, USA. RSVP today at leadershiptxk@gmail.com.

2. GTYP Tailgates & Touchdowns
Thursday, September 21
Kick off our fall socials with Tailgates & Touchdowns brought to you by Guaranty Bank & Trust. Join GTYP for a fun filled tailgate while networking with other young professionals from the Texarkana area. Learn more!

3. 3rd Thursday Downtown Artwalk
Thursday, September 21
Come join Olive Street Vintiques and The Gallery at 1894 in downtown Texarkana for art, music, and good vibes. Tracy Davis will be joining some friends to provide great music in front of The Gallery at 1894, 105 Olive Street. Don’t miss a chance to shop fantastic local art. Many other shops will be open for great shopping. Learn more!

4. TexRep Presents: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
September 22-24
Join The Texarkana Repertory Company for a bloody good time as we kick off our 32nd season! With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Hugh Wheeler, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has been delighting and terrorizing audiences for nearly 45 years! Equal parts spine-tingling and funny bone-tickling, this tasty morsel is sure to satisfy and make you squirm…Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is considered by many to be Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece. A new high bar of local talent on the stage! Don’t miss it. Learn more.

5. Songwriters on the Edge of Texas Concert and Golf Tournament at Northridge
Sunday, September 24 – Monday, September 25
CASA for Children and the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center are pleased to announce the 18th Annual Songwriters on the Edge of Texas Concert & Golf Tournament headlined by Stoney LaRue. Presented by Ledwell Machinery, Heritage Home Health & Hospice, Gregg Orr Auto Collection, and Simmons Bank. The concert will take place on September 24th followed by the golf tournament on September 25th. Concert Tickets and Golf Sponsorships are still available. Please visit www.edgeoftexas.eventbrite.com or contact Ana Willis at 903-792-1030 or anawillis@cactexarkana.org.

AND DON’T FORGET

6. Opportunities, Inc. 34th Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, September 18
This year’s tournament will feature guest speaker, Dan Boever, brought to us by Mil-Way Federal Credit Union.. Dan Boever, a former All-American and professional baseball player, Boever, has performed 1800+ times all around the world over the past two decades. He has also received the distinct honor of being invited on two Goodwill trips to entertain troops in Iraq and Afghanistan with David Feherty’s Troops First Foundation. In 2021 Dan was elected into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Learn more!

7. Food Truck Fridays
Friday, September 22
Your favorite Fridays are BACK! Starting September 8th, you will be able to have your pick of a great lunch or dinner in downtown Texarkana from local food trucks. Learn more!

8. Fall Farm Sale at Binning Farm
Saturday, September 23
We are ready for you to join us for this upcoming sale. We have 20+ vendors coming and will have a wide variety. Learn more!

9. Explore Bringle Lake with Paddle TXK
Paddle TXK is an outfitter for kayaking on Bringle Lake which is sure to delight park-goers in a new activity for Bringle Lake Park. Learn more here!

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!