Event Calendar

CARE BEARS™ SHARE YOUR CARE DAY

Care Bears™ Share Your Care Day is celebrated annually on September 9. Care Bears are on a mission to spread caring and sharing around the world, and encourage fans to spread caring, sharing, love, friendship, acceptance, fun and happiness to those you love everyday! #ShareYourCare

NATIONAL TEDDY BEAR DAY

On September 9th, National Teddy Bear Day honors the history of one of childhood’s favorite toys. We have all had a special cuddly teddy as a child. Some of us still have our teddy bear from our childhood. No matter what kind of teddy bear you had, the day is a perfect time to celebrate your childhood friend! #NationalTeddyBearDay

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. 
      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. 

Ultimate Convenience Classic: Pop a tray in the oven for National TV Dinner Day! Commemorating Swanson’s revolutionary 1953 launch of aluminum foil trays packed with turkey, cornbread stuffing, peas, and sweet potatoes, today honors the frozen meal that transformed American dinner culture. Embrace the nostalgia and eat dinner in front of your favorite show tonight!

Patriot Day! Today marks a sacred day of remembrance across our nation. On Patriot Day, we honor the 2,977 lives lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and salute the extraordinary bravery of our first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who risked everything. Flags are flown at half-staff as we observe moments of silence, reaffirming our commitment to unity, compassion, and resilience.

Where were you? Want to share? info@welcomepardner.com

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. 
      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.