Event Calendar

Save the Date : Christmas in October @ Save the Date : Christmas in October

Oct 17 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.
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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.

82nd Boys Ranch Rodeo

Tickets

Oct 17 @ 10:00 am

The Boys Ranch Rodeo is Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch tradition that dates back to 1945! Since then, we have continued to welcome thousands of guests each year for rodeo weekend, from the Texas Panhandle and along with many other states.

As our signature event, the Boys Ranch Rodeo allows our youth – ages 5 to 18 – to participate in an exciting and thrilling challenge! Each year, Boys Ranch boys and girls compete in more than a dozen rodeo events or entertainment as Boys Ranch puts its best foot forward to our community.

Free admission for all!

Welcome to the Desert

Tickets

Oct 17 @ 10:00 am

Braydens Gift Ride for Autism @ Reed Beverage

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Oct 17 @ 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Llano Cemetery Historic Tour

Tickets

Oct 17 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Gunny’s Gala to benefit Homeless Heroes @ Gunny's Gala to benefit Homeless Heroes

Tickets

Oct 17 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

White and gold text detailing ticket tiers for "Gunny's Gala" is set against a draped black satin background.

Pasta Night with The Legions

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Oct 17 @ 5:00 pm

Dead in the Gardens

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Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm

The Amarillo Botanical Gardens
Join us for Dead in the Gardens, a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration hosted by the Route 66 Costume Castle and benefiting the Amarillo Botanical Gardens. Enjoy an unforgettable night featuring dinner, an open bar, music, a costume contest, raffle, liquor & wine pull, and more. Sponsored by Rick Looby Homes and Current Situation Live.
TICKETS & TABLES
Individual Ticket — $100 Open seating
Table of 8 — $700 Gather your favorite people and enjoy the evening together.
Sponsorship — $1,000 Includes a table for 8 plus advertising recognition on all printed event signage.
Tickets and tables are limited.
Show your ticket purchase receipt at Costume Castle and receive 10% off your costume rental through the month of October.