NATIONAL EGG DAY
National Egg Day falls on June 3 on the National Day Calendar and it’s a perfect time to get a crack on celebrating this food holiday. Read more…
NATIONAL REPEAT DAY
National Repeat Day happens each year on June 3. For some, this day is an opportunity. For others, it’s a bad omen. Repeating a foot massage or a day with a dear friend would make this holiday special. Repeating a root canal or a natural disaster are not suggested for this day. Learn more…
The Christmas in October Holiday Market in Amarillo, TX, is scheduled for Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The event is a gift and craft show hosted by Sharing Hope Ministry at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex in the South Exhibit Hall
- Location: South Exhibit Hall, Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., Amarillo, TX 79101.
- Dates & Times:
- Friday, Oct. 24: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
- Saturday, Oct. 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Admission: Weekend admission is typically $8.00 at the door (Cash, Credit, or Venmo); children 12 and under are usually free.
- Highlights:
- Shopping: Over 100 unique booths featuring home décor, boutique clothing, jewelry, and handmade items.
- Bake Sale: Known as the largest bake sale in the Texas Panhandle, featuring decorated cookies, cakes, pies, and specialty mixes.
- Special Events: Past years have included a “Ladies Night Out” VIP shopping event and photo opportunities with Santa.
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Why Attend?Proceeds from the market directly benefit Sharing Hope Ministry, a nonprofit that provides resources and support to incarcerated women and those in recovery. - Highlights:
NATIONAL HUG YOUR CAT DAY
When National Hug Your Cat Day rolls around each year on June 4, the purr-fect opportunity presents itself for some snuggle time. Depending on your feline critter’s nature, hugging may not be in the cards. However, like most animals, touch is a vital part of communication – and the same goes for the claw-ful kind
NATIONAL OLD MAID’S DAY
National Old Maid’s Day falls on June 4 to recognize the women who never marry and remain childless. While the term may not seem to be flattering, we still think it’s important to celebrate Old Maids everywhere and their honor their contributions to their families and communities
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2026 Sod Poodles Schedule
Cheer on Amarillo’s hometown team, the Sod Poodles, at HODGETOWN in the heart of downtown! Enjoy high-energy Double-A baseball, fan-favorite concessions, themed game nights, and family-friendly entertainment from the first pitch to the last out.
April 3-5 – Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. Springfield Cardinals
April 14-19 – Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. Frisco Roughriders
May 5-10 – Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. Wichita Wind Surge
May 19-24 – Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals
June 2-7 – Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. Tulsa Drillers
June 16-21 – Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. Midland Rockhounds
June 23-28 – Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. Frisco Roughriders
July 7-12 – Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. Arkansas Travelers
July 28-31 – Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. San Antonio Missions
August 1-2 – Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. San Antonio Missions
August 11-16 – Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. Midland Rockhounds
August 25-30 – Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. Corpus Christi Hooks
September 8-13 – Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. San Antonio Missions
NATIONAL GINGERBREAD DAY
‘Tis the season to celebrate National Gingerbread Day. While that may sound strange for June 5, gingerbread lovers across the country celebrate by sampling their favorite recipes and gingerbread treats. Whether in the form of bread, cakes, bars, biscuits, or cookies, gingerbread is delicious any time of year. Read more…
NATIONAL START OVER DAY
Today is June 5 on the National Day Calendar and it’s National Start Over Day to remind you it’s perfectly fine to start over! Today’s National Day is about making the decision to accept failure and start over, from scratch.