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Things to do in Texarkana September 30 – October 8

1. National Night Out
Tuesday, October 1

Local police departments are gearing up for this community-building event, and they’re eager to be a part of your neighborhood celebration. Make plans to attend your local neighborhood national night out!
 

2. Texarkana College Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Tuesday, October 1

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Texarkana College! Come join us on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 11 AM – 1 PM for a vibrant and exciting celebration of Hispanic culture! Location: Field between Admin and BCT, Salsa Contest & Grito Competition, Vendor Booths, Music, Bounce Houses, Delicious AMAZING FOOD, Special performances by Ballet Folklorico Alma Latina and Red Lick ISD!
 

3. Jeans & Bling – Hospice of Texarkana
Saturday, October 5

This year’s Saturday, October 5 event will feature a disco theme and will include our fun Celebrity Lip Sync Contest, Live Dance Music, a Barbecue Dinner, a Silent Auction, and Trip and Room Makeover Raffles. For more information about sponsorships, donating auction items, and event or raffle tickets please contact Leigh Davis at 903-794-4263. Learn more!
 

4. Tough Kookie Foundation Sneaker Ball
Saturday, October 5

Come dressed to impress in all your PINK and BLING. We will have great music, great food, and a silent auction. This event support our Cancer Support group meeting that is for all types of cancer. You can also donate at PayPal.me/Toughkookietxk


AND DON’T FORGET

5. Fall Social with The Salvation Army
Tuesday, October 1
Make plans to attend and learn more here!
 

6. A Walk Through History
Wednesday, October 2

Make plans to attend and learn more here!
 

7. Line Dancing at The Elks
Wednesday, October 2

Join our weekly line dance class Wed nights at the Elks. Cost is $5. All ages welcome. Instructor led environment. All levels of dance and types. Learn more!
 

8. TYA: Peter Rabbit & Friends
Thursday, October 3
Theatre for Young Audiences presents the Chicago Children’s Theatre Production of Peter Rabbit & Friends! Enjoy four classic Beatrix Potter stories, including “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, “The Tale of Tom Kitten”, “The Tale of Jeremy Fisher” and “The Tailor of Gloucester”, told with handmade puppets and original music. Peter Rabbit & Friends will be performed live on stage at the Perot Theatre on Oct. 3 at 9:30. This show is recommended for students Pre-K through third. Email sarav@trahc.org or call 903.792.8681 for tickets! Online tickets available here.

 

9. Citywide Worship Nights
Saturday, October 5
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church has partnered with ShowOps Presents to invite you to a local worship concert – Citywide Worship Nights – taking place right here in TXK! Learn more!
Led by: Maryanne J. George of Maverick City, Hope Darst – “Peace Be Still” and “Promise Keeper”, Mitch Wong – GRAMMY winning songwriter and worship leader.

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10. Fall Market
Tuesdays through October 29

All of this “back to school” talk has us thinking of the fun times to come! It isn’t Fall yet, but we want you to know a few things we have in store for the late Summer/Autumn months! Learn more.
 

Enter the goTXK T-Shirt Contest
Deadline: October 4
Celebrate what’s to love about Texarkana and submit a design for our annual t-shirt contest!

Visit goTXK and see ALL of the events in the area
Dozens of EVENTS going on this coming week in TXK, USA!  While you’re there – POST YOUR OWN for the weeks to come! Our TOP TEN is taken directly off the calendar – so post YOURS – and we’ll be directing the thousands of blast recipients to find out about YOUR events!

Live Music
All Week
Head over to the goTXK calendar to take a look at all of the live music happening this week!

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