Event Calendar

Aug
24
Mon
Save the Date : Christmas in October @ Save the Date : Christmas in October
Aug 24 all-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

Event Details
  • 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.
        www.christmasinoctobertx.org +5
    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.
Aug
25
Tue
National Banana Split Day @ National Banana Split Day
Aug 25 all-day

NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY

National Banana Split Day recognizes the sweet ice cream treat served with a banana, whipped cream, and various toppings. Get yours on August 25!  #NationalBananaSplitDay

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOUNDERS DAY @ NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOUNDERS DAY
Aug 25 all-day

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOUNDERS DAY

On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed what is now called the Organic Act to establish the National Park Service. As part of the Department of Interior, the National Park Service protects 400 areas in 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, totaling 84 million acres. #NPSFoundersDay

National Secondhand Wardrobe Day @ National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
Aug 25 all-day

NATIONAL SECONDHAND WARDROBE DAY

National Secondhand Wardrobe Day encourages deals and savings each year across the United States on August 25. Find steals in secondhand and consignment stores all day long on gently worn clothing for all ages. #SecondhandWardrobeDay

Aug
26
Wed
Save the Date : Christmas in October @ Save the Date : Christmas in October
Aug 26 all-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

Event Details
  • 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.
        www.christmasinoctobertx.org +5
    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.
Storytime at DHDC @ Storytime at DHDC
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

Aug
27
Thu
National Peach Day @ National Peach Day
Aug 27 all-day

NATIONAL PEACH DAY

August 27 is National Peach Day on the National Day Calendar to celebrate one of summertime’s most scrumptious fruits known as the peach! August is prime peach season in the U.S. and we want everyone to enjoy a few peaches, plus remember the hardworking peach growers who provide us with this delicious fruit

Save the Date : Christmas in October @ Save the Date : Christmas in October
Aug 27 all-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

Event Details
  • 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.
        www.christmasinoctobertx.org +5
    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.
Celebrating the Duncan Soup Project! @ Celebrating the Duncan Soup Project!
Aug 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Celebrating the Duncan Soup Project!

Serving love one bowl at a time.

Special guest speaker: Linda Carder Duncan

Music in the Gardens – Geezers Gone Wild
Aug 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Thu, August 27, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Music in the Gardens is a summer concert series hosted out in the Gardens every Thursday night through June, July & August. The gates open at 6pm and the concert is held from 7pm-9pm. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy an evening surrounded by the Gardens beauty and wonderful music.
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