NATIONAL ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY
On August 6 we celebrate National Root Beer Float Day to tell us to float a scoop of vanilla ice cream in an ice-cold mug of frothy root beer. The classic beverage creates a creamy treat loved by generations! #NationalRootBeerFloatDay
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Looking for something FUN for the kids to do before school starts in Amarillo? The Don Harrington Discovery Center’s Summer Fun Days offers end-of-summer fun during the before-school gap!
Campers will explore DHDC’s exhibit, Dinosaurs Around the World, watch shows in the one-of-a-kind dome-style Space Theater, have days at the Splash Pad nearby, and play plenty of games so they can enjoy the sunshine and fun of summer break before school starts again. Register for a full or half-day of Summer Fun Day camps!
August 3 – August 17, 2026 For campers ages 3 years old through 5th grade* For campers 4 and under, half-day options from 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM are available. Must be 5 years of age for a full day of camp.
Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle Education Services invites you to the Honor Roll Open Golf Scramble to be held August 6th, 2026 at Ross Rogers Mustang Course to support services including, but not limited to, English Language Instruction, Youth Education Services, tutoring for GED and Citizenship preparations. 4-man team registration is $600 which includes lunch and all course fees. Don’t miss your chance to purchase raffle tickets: 5 for $100, or $25 each. Top prizes include a 3-night stay in Nashville, TN, a 3-night stay in Savannah, GA, or a $1,000 gift card. You do not need to be present to win!
All team registrations can be done online at www.cctxp.org, by calling 806-376-4751, or by emailing atrevino@cctxp.org.
We hope to see you on the course!
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Join us for another great golf scramble this year! 10:30 am Lunch Included! Ross Rogers Golf Course Contact Yara Haddad at yhaddad@cctxp.org 806-376-4571 x 250 to sign up or sponsor this year’s golf tournament benefiting the Education Services offered by Catholic Charities of the TX Panhandle!
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Each food truck donates to the TPWM so come out and support those who support us!
Texas Panhandle War Memorial
4111 S Georgia St | Amarillo, TX 79110 US
Thu, August 6, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
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First Thursday Art + MusicThursday, August 6, 2026
7:00pm-11:00pm
Art Opening with _ @ 7p!
Music by _ @ 9p!
The Happy Hours all night!
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Sunset Yoga, a free yoga series on Thursdays coming to the parks this summer.
Need a deeper level of calm? Grab your blanket, water and soak up the last rays of the sun at Sunset Yoga – every Thursday!From May through August, Yoga Instructor Brooke will be leading FREE, hour-long, mixed level, group classes at a different park each month.July: Memorial Park
August: Ridgecrest School ParkWalk-ins ages 13+ are welcome, and waivers are required to participate. Register to receive a reminder email with the exact location and follow the signs when you arrive.
NATIONAL SEA SERPENT DAY
National Sea Serpent Day, August 7, commemorates this siting and the many other stories that continue to be told. If you have ever looked out over the water and thought you saw a fantastic creature break the surface, you’re going to want to stick around. We’re going to explore the sea serpent myth. #NationalSeaSerpentDay