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Our 2026 Bike Night Series Finale is here! Stop by Lone Star Powersports in Amarillo on Thursday, July 30th for a fun evening of bikes, food, music, giveaways and more activities! Live music provided by Boss Texas Band. We will have Judy’s Dawgs & Burgers on-site with delicious food! Mechanical bull rides available for $5 provided by Mucho Crazy Toro. Our Indian Motorcycle Riders Group Chapter, the Panhandle Renegades, will be on site to answer any IMRG related questions for those of you looking to ride with a group. All makes and models of bikes are welcome.
We send a massive salute to the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard for National Coast Guard Day! Commemorating the establishment of the Revenue Cutter Service by Alexander Hamilton on August 4, 1790, today honors the maritime heroes who protect our coasts, perform daring sea rescues, and keep our waterways secure every single day.
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 NIGHT OUT DAY
National Night Out Day on the first Tuesday in August promotes police-community partnerships in neighborhoods across the country. The event focuses on the community and raising awareness through camaraderie. By improving area relationships, the hope is to make our neighborhoods safer. #NationalNightOutDay
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Join us at the Don Harrington Discovery Center every Wednesday at 10:30 am for a special storytime ~ featuring a very special trunk of wonders! Our weekly storytime will be located in a new and exciting spot in the Discovery Center for your littles to discover during your visit. Start your morning with a story and spend the rest of the day exploring our amazing exhibits! This program is included with admission or a Discovery Center Collective membership.
Area Agency on Aging is hosting their monthly caregiver support group on Wednesday August 5th!
Whether you are a professional or caregiver, we would love for you to join us to share advice and support for others.
This month’s topic “Writing What we Carry : Benefits of Journaling”
Noon – one at The Central Church of Christ
1401 S Madison St Amarillo TX 79101
NATIONAL ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY
On August 6 we celebrate National Root Beer Float Day to tell us to float a scoop of vanilla ice cream in an ice-cold mug of frothy root beer. The classic beverage creates a creamy treat loved by generations! #NationalRootBeerFloatDay
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Looking for something FUN for the kids to do before school starts in Amarillo? The Don Harrington Discovery Center’s Summer Fun Days offers end-of-summer fun during the before-school gap!
Campers will explore DHDC’s exhibit, Dinosaurs Around the World, watch shows in the one-of-a-kind dome-style Space Theater, have days at the Splash Pad nearby, and play plenty of games so they can enjoy the sunshine and fun of summer break before school starts again. Register for a full or half-day of Summer Fun Day camps!
August 3 – August 17, 2026 For campers ages 3 years old through 5th grade* For campers 4 and under, half-day options from 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM are available. Must be 5 years of age for a full day of camp.
Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle Education Services invites you to the Honor Roll Open Golf Scramble to be held August 6th, 2026 at Ross Rogers Mustang Course to support services including, but not limited to, English Language Instruction, Youth Education Services, tutoring for GED and Citizenship preparations. 4-man team registration is $600 which includes lunch and all course fees. Don’t miss your chance to purchase raffle tickets: 5 for $100, or $25 each. Top prizes include a 3-night stay in Nashville, TN, a 3-night stay in Savannah, GA, or a $1,000 gift card. You do not need to be present to win!
All team registrations can be done online at www.cctxp.org, by calling 806-376-4751, or by emailing atrevino@cctxp.org.
We hope to see you on the course!