BLACK FRIDAY
In the United States, the day after Thanksgiving has become known as Black Friday and is considered the official kick-off for holiday shopping. Retailers across the country slash prices, offer doorbuster deals on popular big-ticket items, and often open in the wee hours of the morning to extend early bird specials. Dedicated and thrifty shoppers line up outside the stores to be the first to grab that special deal or this season’s popular and hard-to-find gift. #BlackFriday
YOU’RE WELCOMEGIVING DAY
You’re Welcomegiving Day is observed annually on the day after Thanksgiving. Conventionally when someone thanks us for a kindness or service, we respond by saying, “You’re Welcome.” So, it was inevitable that someone would suggest the day after Thanksgiving we should remember to say, “You’re welcome.” AND, in Amarillo, Texas: “You’re Welcome, Pardner!” www.welcomepardner.com
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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.
Business After Hours at Street Volkswagen
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Coffee and Cuties is for explorers ages 5 and under with their caregiver.
Our Education Team offers science-based entertainment for the tots and gives caregivers the opportunity to sit back and relax with Roasters Coffee! A different theme every month makes this program’s storytime and activity exciting for your little learners each visit. 2026 themes:
- January: The Year of the Dino
- February: Pet Parade
- March: Astronaut Academy
- April: On the Move
- May: In the Garden
- June: Scuba School
- July: Citrus Summer
- August: Star Light, Star Bright
- September: Rockin’ Robots
- October: Creepy Crawlies
- November: Seasons of Change
- December: Science is Cool
Coffee and Cuties is on the first Friday of each month, with three time slots to attend based on your schedule. Join us at 9:45 am, 10:45 am, or 11:45 am.
This program is included with admission or Discovery Center Collective membership.
- January: The Year of the Dino
The Amarillo Civic Center and Center City of Amarillo are working together to host an outdoor holiday market for the Amarillo community.
Amarillo Parks and Recreation will have activities for the kids!
The location of the market will be the Pavilion at the Santa Fe Depot. We hope for this market to begin a yearly tradition with a goal to bring families to experience the holiday season on the Historic Santa Fe Depot grounds in the heart of downtown Amarillo.
Mark your calendars for these dates:
Friday, December 4th (1pm to 10pm)
Saturday, December 5th (1pm to 10pm)
Sunday, December 6th (1pm to 8pm)
Admission Ticket Prices-
Adults (13 & over)- $10.00
Children 12 & under free (Must be accompanied by an adult)
Weekend passes- $20.00 for all 3 days
The Amarillo Civic Center and Center City of Amarillo are working together to host an outdoor holiday market for the Amarillo community.
Amarillo Parks and Recreation will have activities for the kids!
The location of the market will be the Pavilion at the Santa Fe Depot. We hope for this market to begin a yearly tradition with a goal to bring families to experience the holiday season on the Historic Santa Fe Depot grounds in the heart of downtown Amarillo.
Mark your calendars for these dates:
Friday, December 4th (1pm to 10pm)
Saturday, December 5th (1pm to 10pm)
Sunday, December 6th (1pm to 8pm)
Admission Ticket Prices-
Adults (13 & over)- $10.00
Children 12 & under free (Must be accompanied by an adult)
Weekend passes- $20.00 for all 3 days
The Amarillo Civic Center and Center City of Amarillo are working together to host an outdoor holiday market for the Amarillo community.
Amarillo Parks and Recreation will have activities for the kids!
The location of the market will be the Pavilion at the Santa Fe Depot. We hope for this market to begin a yearly tradition with a goal to bring families to experience the holiday season on the Historic Santa Fe Depot grounds in the heart of downtown Amarillo.
Mark your calendars for these dates:
Friday, December 4th (1pm to 10pm)
Saturday, December 5th (1pm to 10pm)
Sunday, December 6th (1pm to 8pm)
Admission Ticket Prices-
Adults (13 & over)- $10.00
Children 12 & under free (Must be accompanied by an adult)
Weekend passes- $20.00 for all 3 days