Event Calendar

Sep
3
Thu
Grand Opening of the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ John P. Connell Butterfly Sanctuary
Sep 3 @ 4:30 pm
Event by Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
1400 Streit Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106-1731, United States
🎉🦋 Join Us for a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! 🦋🎉
The Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ John P. Connell Butterfly Sanctuary with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on September 3rd at 4:30 PM!
We invite you to join us as we celebrate this beautiful new addition to the Amarillo Botanical Gardens and the many opportunities it will provide for our community to experience the wonder of butterflies, nature, and education.
📍 Location: Amarillo Botanical Gardens
1400 Streit Dr.
Amarillo, TX 79106
🕟 Time: 4:30 PM
📅 Date: September 3, 2026
Come be part of this special celebration as we officially welcome the John P. Connell Butterfly Sanctuary and recognize everyone whose vision and support helped make this exciting project a reality.
We look forward to celebrating this memorable milestone with you and sharing the beauty of the new sanctuary with our community!
See you there! 🌿🦋🎉
🎉🦋 ¡Acompáñenos a la Gran Inauguración y Ceremonia de Corte de Listón! 🦋🎉
La Cámara de Comercio de Amarillo se complace en celebrar la Gran Inauguración del Santuario de Mariposas John P. Connell del Jardín Botánico de Amarillo con una Ceremonia de Corte de Listón el 3 de septiembre a las 4:30 p. m.
Los invitamos a acompañarnos para celebrar esta hermosa incorporación al Jardín Botánico de Amarillo y reconocer las nuevas oportunidades que brindará a nuestra comunidad para disfrutar de la naturaleza, aprender y maravillarse con la belleza de las mariposas.
📍 Ubicación: Jardín Botánico de Amarillo
1400 Streit Dr.
Amarillo, TX 79106
🕟 Hora: 4:30 p. m.
📅 Fecha: 3 de septiembre de 2026
Acompáñenos en esta ocasión tan especial para dar la bienvenida oficialmente al Santuario de Mariposas John P. Connell y reconocer a todas las personas cuya visión y apoyo hicieron posible este emocionante proyecto.
¡Esperamos celebrar este importante acontecimiento con usted y compartir la belleza del nuevo santuario con toda la comunidad!
¡Nos vemos ahí! 🌿🦋🎉
Come From Away at Amarillo Little Theatre
Sep 3 @ 7:30 pm

Amarillo Little Theatre presents Come From Away at the ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, Sept. 3–20.

Based on the true story of the days following September 11, Come From Away follows the people of Gander, Newfoundland, who welcomed thousands of stranded travelers when 38 planes were diverted to their small town. What began as an ordinary day became an international story of hospitality, music, resilience and unexpected connection.

With book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Come From Away is an ensemble musical about strangers becoming neighbors and ordinary people showing up for one another in an extraordinary moment.

Performances are Sept. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 13 and 20 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets and information are available through Amarillo Little Theatre at purchase.amarillolittletheatre.org or by calling the box office at 806-355-9991.

Sep
4
Fri
Women’s Hike!
Sep 4 @ 8:00 am

We will meet at Sunflower Trailhead (where it meets Rojo Grande)**Please make sure to check this event page for any updates closer to the hike for any changes based on weather! Reminder: It’s Friday so expect longer lines at the gate. Be sure to arrive early to make it in on time! This hike is open to women of all experience levels — a chance to connect with others, enjoy the canyon, and move at a relaxed pace. We hope to see you there!

Coffee & Cuties @ Coffee & Cuties
Sep 4 @ 9:45 am

Time:
9:45 AM to 12:30 PM
Recurrence:
Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday

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.

Ribbon Cutting: Brooks Balloon Bar
Sep 4 @ 11:00 am
7473 Pennsylvania Dr, Amarillo, TX 79119
We are cutting a ribbon at 11am on Friday, September 4, 2026, for new member Brooks Balloon Bar at 7473 Pennsylvania Dr.
The Mother Road ● Open Road ● Open Air Exhibition
Sep 4 @ 4:00 pm
Recurrence:
Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

A Route 66 Centennial Paint Out & Exhibition

Experience Route 66 through the eyes of America’s plein air artists.

To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Historic Route 66, artists from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas captured the iconic landscapes, roadside landmarks, and enduring spirit of The Mother Road in fresh, on-location paintings.

Discover a unique collection of original artwork that celebrates one of America’s most legendary highways.

Exhibition: September 4 – October 3, 2027
Opening Reception: September 4 • 4:00 p.m.

First Friday Art Walk
Sep 4 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Time:
5:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Recurrence:
Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday

First Friday Art Walks have returned! First Friday is an event that we have every ~you guessed it~ First Friday of the month. This evening is a free event open to the public, kid-friendly, and takes place 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. You can come and go as you please, enjoying music, food trucks, and all the artwork from local artists.

​Don’t forget to stop and talk to our studio artists! We have 20+ talented studio artists here, who enjoy displaying their art and showing others the talent that Amarillo has!

We also have a large public gallery displayed throughout the building that is changed out monthly. This artwork comes from 60+ local artists in the area, and each month there is something new to see. 

Public shows are open to all artists. Information on upcoming shows, submission dates and more are emailed out to anyone who has applied to the public gallery. If you are interested in having your artwork in the public gallery, and getting emails for upcoming shows click here!

We also celebrate our artists by having vendor booths set up, and our gift shop open. Our gift shop has items exclusively from our artists here at AAI. Each one has been handmade by someone who is a studio artist, student, or instructor. You will be buying something truly unique when you stop by.

Our vendor booths are available by request, and are different each month. If you are interested in having a vendor booth click here!

Catrina Dress Exhibit at Arts in the Sunset!
Sep 4 @ 5:30 pm
Arts in the Sunset
Duration: 1 hr
Join us for the opening of the Catrina Dress Exhibit at Arts in the Sunset!
Friday, September 4 at 5:30 PM
Arts in the Sunset | Amarillo, Texas
FREE ADMISSION
This special exhibition brings together a collection of Catrina dresses and costumes from the Adult and Kids Catrina Costume Contests featured during the past three years of the Día de Muertos Festival of Amarillo.
See up close the creativity, craftsmanship, and tradition behind some of the Catrinas that have taken the stage at the festival, from elaborate adult designs to imaginative creations worn by our youngest Catrinas.
The exhibit opens Friday, September 4 and will remain on display through Friday, October 9.
Presented by:
La Frontera Mexican Resturant
The Big Texan Slug Bug Rach
AFP Aesthetics & Wellness
Goodman Engraving
S&C Body Shop
Tanya’s Burgers & Chelas
818 Chic Threads Clothing Co.
R66 Motors
Bifrost Code
Balu Productions
Arts in the Sunset
La Frontera Mexican Food Restaurant
Balú Productions
Día de Muertos Festival of Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo Council for the Latino Arts
Come celebrate the artistry of La Catrina and revisit three years of Día de Muertos Festival memories.
Admission is free and open to the public.

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Come From Away at Amarillo Little Theatre
Sep 4 @ 7:30 pm

Amarillo Little Theatre presents Come From Away at the ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, Sept. 3–20.

Based on the true story of the days following September 11, Come From Away follows the people of Gander, Newfoundland, who welcomed thousands of stranded travelers when 38 planes were diverted to their small town. What began as an ordinary day became an international story of hospitality, music, resilience and unexpected connection.

With book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Come From Away is an ensemble musical about strangers becoming neighbors and ordinary people showing up for one another in an extraordinary moment.

Performances are Sept. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 13 and 20 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets and information are available through Amarillo Little Theatre at purchase.amarillolittletheatre.org or by calling the box office at 806-355-9991.

Illusions After Dark
Sep 4 @ 7:30 pm

ILLUSIONS AFTER DARK

Amarillo’s Most Unique Night Out

Step into a world where the impossible happens just inches away.

Illusions After Dark isn’t just a magic show… it’s an experience.

Inside an intimate 25-seat theatre, you’ll witness astonishing sleight of hand, mind-reading, and unforgettable moments of magic happening right in front of you. No big stage. No camera tricks. Just real magic—up close and personal.

Expect:
Impossible illusions
Mind-reading that feels a little too real
Clean comedy and audience interaction
Live animals and unexpected surprises

Whether you’re planning a date night, a night out with friends, or simply looking for something completely different… this is the show people keep talking about.

Limited to just 25 seats per performance
(Every seat feels like the front row… because it basically is.)

Showtimes:
Friday & Saturday at 7:00 PM

Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes (includes a brief intermission)

Concessions Available

VIP Tickets Available – Includes:
• Admission to the show
• 1 popcorn with free refills
• 1 drink
• 1 candy
• Choice of a souvenir cup or magic wand

Amarillo Magic Co.

Tickets frequently sell out—advance reservations highly recommended.

Get your tickets now:
https://amarillomagic.com/illusions-after-dark

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