Event Calendar

Oct
7
Wed
Storytime at DHDC @ Storytime at DHDC
Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

Oct
8
Thu
Save the Date : Christmas in October @ Save the Date : Christmas in October
Oct 8 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.
        www.christmasinoctobertx.org +5
    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.
Chamber BBQ Cook-Off
Oct 8 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Mark Your Calendar and Join Us on Thursday, October 8th

We are getting ready for our 30th Annual Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off happening at the Tri-State Fairgrounds on Thursday, October 8th from 5-8pm. Tickets are on sale now through the Tri-State Fairgrounds website for $35 in advance or they will be $45 the day of the event at the gate. Tickets include all you can eat, all the ice-cold beverages, fun networking, and live music from Next to Kin.

A note to last year’s Sponsors & Cooking Teams: If you had a team last year, please make sure to get your paperwork submitted to Mary ASAP to reserve your space before we open it up to new participants. This event sells out for teams every year and we have a waiting list of participants. If your business is not listed on the website, we do not have your form yet.

Questions, contact Mary Garcia at (806) 342-2009.

Amarillo International Film Festival : Opening Reception
Oct 8 @ 5:30 pm
  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
  • Time: 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Amarillo Museum of Art
Amarillo International Film Festival: Doc After Doc
Oct 8 @ 7:30 pm
  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
Oct
9
Fri
Save the Date : Christmas in October @ Save the Date : Christmas in October
Oct 9 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.
        www.christmasinoctobertx.org +5
    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.
Toddler Tracks @ Toddler Tracks
Oct 9 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Price:
Adults: $4 Children, Students, Seniors: $3 Children 1 and younger: Free
Time:
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Recurrence:
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Friday

Toddler Tracks is for explorers aged 5 and under and a caregiver. Wildcat Bluff will host a nature-themed storytime, do a craft or hands-on activity, and go for an optional nature walk on Libb’s Trail. This program will be held indoors if weather is below 40 degrees. Toddler Tracks is the second Friday of the month with two time slots at 9 am and 10 am. Included with admission, free for members.

Amarillo International Film Festival: Friday Night Frights
Oct 9 @ 7:30 pm
  • Date: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
Oct
10
Sat
Save the Date : Christmas in October @ Save the Date : Christmas in October
Oct 10 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.
        www.christmasinoctobertx.org +5
    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.
Amarillo International Film Festival: Closing Night Feature
Oct 10 @ 7:30 pm
  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
  • Time: 6:30 p.m.
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