July/August 2021 Events

July 16-17

Moms, here’s your chance to head back to the ’80s. Friends for a Cause is hosting 2021 Girls Gift Away, a two-day overnight shopping event at the Texarkana Convention Center at 2910 South Cowhorn Creek in Texarkana, TX. The ’80s-themed event includes shopping on Friday and Saturday, along with entertainment and raffles. Learn more and buy tickets via their Facebook page.

July 23

The Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties is hosting a Game Show & Drawdown featuring a chance to win $5,000 and the opportunity to play fun, Price is Right-style games with host Derrick Keener. Details and tickets are available at literacytxk.org.

August 5

Temple Memorial Pediatric Center will host its Annual Drawdown & Casino Night at Crossties, 324 East Broad St., Texarkana, AR, from 6-10 p.m. The event features dinner by Pop’s Place, beverages, and casino tables. Tickets are $100 and admit two people, along with a chance to win $5,000. For details contact Temple Memorial Pediatric Center at templememorialpediatric.com.

All Summer

Teach your kids the art of eating local by visiting one of our area farmers markets.

The Texarkana Farmers Market (pictured) at 305 Texas Blvd. in downtown Texarkana, TX, is open Saturdays from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. through the end of July, as well as night markets and special events.

The Gateway Farmers Market at 602 East Jefferson Ave. in Texarkana, AR, is open from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

The Little River County Farmers Market takes place at 222 Frisco in Ashdown, AR, Mondays from 4-7 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. until vendors run out. You can also find them in Downtown Foreman, AR, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-7 p.m.

Find more upcoming events on GoTXK’s Texarkana USA Community Calendar!