Thank you to the towers for Air Traffic Control Day. Operating with laser-sharp focus, intense precision, and immense responsibility, air traffic controllers quietly direct thousands of flights safely through our skies every single day. We salute these calm, steady voices behind the headset!
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Free First Mondays: DISCOVERIES ON US!
Join us at the Don Harrington Discovery Center for Free First Mondays!
The first Monday of every month, families can get in free from 4:30 PM-7:00 PM to explore, play, and learn after our regular business hours.
While you’re here, catch our FREE Girls Who Science program from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Hear from different women with careers in the STEM industry every month, and join in on our activity just for girls ages 8-18! Girls Who Science is designed to inspire future women in STEM, but anyone is welcome to attend.
Free First Mondays are a part of our accessible admission programs. Learn more at dhdc.org.
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Join us every Monday at 7:00pm for Trivia! Specialty Themed once a month (topics vary)
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:
Playcation Join us for a Star-Spangled 250 with amazing offers throughout July! Bring your crew, skip the travel, and enjoy all the fun under one roof. Take advantage of our timed game card offers, beer specials, and an All-American combo for just $17.76! *Price not including tax. Availability varies by location. Please check your local Cinergy for offerings.
Tuesday, July 7th – 6:30pm – Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers
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Wildcat Bluff Nature Center 2301 N Soncy Rd Amarillo, TX 79124
- sbritto@dhdc.org
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(806) 355-9547
- Time: 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
- Every Wednesday from Equinox to Equinox
March 25 – September 16, 2026For grades 1st – 4th
Full Day and Half Day optionsHalf day mornings are from 9:00 am-12:30 pm and half-day afternoons are from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm. A full day is from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Precare and aftercare options are available as well.
Are you looking for outdoor Summer Camps in Amarillo? This is a fun and safe space for your kids to learn and spend time out on the High Plains.
Join us for one of Amarillo’s best STEM-based nature camps that runs every Wednesday, ALL summer long! Each camp is filled with hands-on nature activities, guided hikes through our trail systems, and a curriculum that provides engaging learning experiences led by passionate educators in Amarillo.
This camp is separate from The Don Harrington Discovery Center 2026 Summer Camps
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This guided hike will be led by experienced birders and is open to all ages and experience levels. Meet at: Kiowa Trailhead @ Mack Dick What to Bring: Water, good hiking shoes, binoculars (we have some for you to borrow if you don’t have any!) and your curiosity for canyon birdlife! Whether you’re new to birding or a seasoned pro, we’d love to have you join us. Let’s see what feathered friends we can spot together!