Things to do in Texarkana December 23, 2024 – January 6, 2025

1. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
However you celebrate the holidays, we wish you peace, joy, love – and MUSIC!

2. New Year’s Day
Wednesday, January 1

AND DON’T FORGET

3. New Year’s Eve Time Travel Party – Banana Club
Tuesday, December 31
Studio 71: Groove to the beats of Split Decision, playing live all night long! 1923 Banana Club: Journey back in time with The Experience’s unforgettable tunes! Dress to impress in 1920s glam, 1970s funk, or futuristic flair! Our exclusive time machine will whisk you effortlessly between eras. Learn more!

4. January Music and Moves
Friday, January 3
Join us on Jan. 3 at 10-10:45 AM for another engaging session full of movement let by local educator Kay Shirley! This class is designed for young children and blends playful movement with rhythms and music. It’s perfect for little learners to sing, dance and explore their creativity! Register here: https://givebutter.com/VE9eeN.

5. Healthy Kids Running Series
Sunday, January 5
Healthy Kids Running Series is a national inclusive and fun youth running experience, inspiring kids (ages 2-14) to believe in themselves and lead an active healthy lifestyle. Kids participate in a five-week program, twice a year, inspiring them to get up and go! To find a Series near you and register visit HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org.

6. ArkLaTex Winter BINGO
Through January 6
The ArkLaTex Adventure Club winter bingo is now open for sign ups! You may remember the summer bingo? This is the same format but with different locations and different prizes. It is free to participate! The challenge runs from November 1st to January 6th. Every FULL bingo sheet will be entered into a drawing for two nights at a luxury cabin in Broken Bow, Oklahoma! To learn more and sign up, please visit the following link: https://bit.ly/47ql6Ps You will receive the bingo sheet as a pdf after entering your email. Learn more!

7. TAAC Exhibition – Good Trouble Quilts
December 17 – March 1
Sponsored by the TRAHC African American Committee (TAAC), Good Trouble Quilts: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Congressman John Lewis is an exhibition of 35 original quilted artworks that center around the work and impact of the Congressman. Learn more!

8. Leadership Framework Programs – Open to All
Month of January
FREE 1ST THURSDAY – COFFEE & CONVERSATION
JAN 9th / 8-9 AM – Join us downtown at The Rabbit Hole for informal engaging intro to the Enneagram. Dr. Brandy Eldridge, Asst Director, Leadership TXK – the Enneagram is centuries-old powerful personality system to help you understand yourself and others better–a proven pathway for enhancing personal and professional relationships.

ENHANCING TEAM DYNAMICS with the Enneagram
WORKSHOP: JANUARY 31 | 9AM -12PM (REGISTRATION DEADLINE JAN 20). Dr. Brandy Eldridge, Asst Director, Leadership TXK. Equip your team leaders with actionable techniques to build stronger, more motivated teams that are ready to take on new challenges. By investing in this workshop, you’re investing in a culture that fuels productivity, collaboration, and ongoing growth.

STRENGTHS BASED LEADERSHIP
WORKSHOP: JANUARY 14 • 9:30AM -12:30PM. Certified SBL trainer Keri Porter shares the wisdom of Strengths Based Leadership (SBL) to teams, Used by 90% of Fortune 500 companies for its value for • leveraging self employees’ natural strengths, with • increasing employee engagement, productivity, and overall performance.

The 2024-2025 programs designed to Equip Creative Teams for Excellence! Kick of the New Year with a New You.

9. Visit goTXK Calendar for Local Church Offerings
Check out the goTXK calendar for local church offerings of special seasonal music programs – and live nativity displays for the entire family to enjoy! Learn more.