Event Calendar

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.