Discover marine dinosaurs and prehistoric sea reptiles while exploring ancient oceans, fossils, and food chains.
What’s included: Plenty of SCIENCE, outdoor time, free play, and space theater included. Grades 1–5 also spend one day at Wildcat Bluff! Keep those brains and bodies busy at DHDC this summer!
**Full-day campers must be AT LEAST 5 YEARS OLD on first day of camp.
**PreK campers MUST be able to use toilet independently.
Schedule From: Jun 29 2026 to Jul 3 2026 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Beth Nolan presents for the Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle
For more information, please contact mstewart@theprpc.org
Come to celebrate with the BNPC board members for the unveiling of the new colorful mural in the future La Plazita Park, located inside 918 South Houston Street, and painted by a local mural artist, Liz Cuevas.
This mural project was funded by Education Credit Union. The south brick wall space was donated by Martha Hernandez, the owner of Martha’s Hair Salon.
Free Philly water ice drinks will be donated by new food truck owners, AJ and Candice Rojas, and the BNPC will serve free bottled water.
The Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee, a nonprofit 501c3 organization and a registered neighborhood association, was established in March 2017 in coordination with the City of Amarillo with the mission of preserving, revitalizing, and educating El Barrio neighborhood for all generations. The BNPC board implements the 2018 city-council approved neighborhood plan, meets quarterly, and conducts five to six fundraisers annually. Our next project is raising $230,000 funds to build La Plazita Park, at 918 South Houston, which will be the first free WIFI community green space park in Amarillo.
For more information or to get involved with the BNPC, please contact Teresa Kenedy, President, at (806) 437-6592, visit our website at amarillobarrioneighborhood.com, or email us at: bnpamarillo@gmail.com.
The Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge awards ceremony recognizes local businesses selected to receive growth funding through the annual business plan competition. Awardees are honored for their plans to expand operations, create jobs, and generate economic impact beyond the Amarillo area.
Amarillo College invites the community to enjoy an evening of live music, local talent and summer tradition during the 2026 Jim Laughlin AC June Jazz Series. The annual concert series brings together accomplished regional musicians and jazz enthusiasts for free weekly performances throughout June.
“All of these groups bring something unique to the stage, from classic big band sounds to contemporary jazz influences,” said Jim Laughlin, AC professor of music. “The June Jazz Series has always been about creating a welcoming space where the community can come together to enjoy great music and celebrate the art of jazz.”
All concerts are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. this summer on the Washington Street Campus at the Experimental Theatre Porch. Audience members are also invited to stay for the After Hours Jam from 9-10 p.m. in the Amphitheater Pit, where musicians and guests can continue the evening with informal performances and collaboration.
This year’s [final] lineup includes a variety of styles and performers:
- June 30 — Jim Laughlin
The series concludes with a performance led by Jim Laughlin, celebrating the musical legacy and community spirit that inspired the annual concert series.
During each concert, Badger Central Café and Bookstore—located in the adjacent College Union Building—will be open for service and merchandise sales.
Concerts can also be heard on FM90/KACV-FM at 89.9 MHz or streamed online.
Community members interested in supporting the Jim Laughlin June Jazz Series may make a donation through the Amarillo College Music program.
The Delivery Heroes: Give a massive wave to your mail carrier for National Postal Worker Day! Rain, shine, sleet, or blistering July heat, our postal workers walk miles every day to ensure our packages, letters, and medications arrive safely at our doors. If you see your carrier today, a simple “thank you” (or a cold bottle of water) goes a long way!
Celebrate the art of the letter with National U.S. Postage Stamp Day. This day honors the introduction of the first adhesive postage stamps in America back in 1847. It’s a beautiful nod to the tiny, beautifully illustrated pieces of history that have carried our stories across the nation for generations
Every Wednesday from Equinox to Equinox
March 25 – September 16, 2026
For grades 1st – 4th
Full Day and Half Day options
Half day mornings are from 9:00 am-12:30 pm and half-day afternoons are from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm. A full day is from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Precare and aftercare options are available as well.
Are you looking for outdoor Summer Camps in Amarillo? This is a fun and safe space for your kids to learn and spend time out on the High Plains.
Join us for one of Amarillo’s best STEM-based nature camps that runs every Wednesday, ALL summer long! Each camp is filled with hands-on nature activities, guided hikes through our trail systems, and a curriculum that provides engaging learning experiences led by passionate educators in Amarillo.
This camp is separate from The Don Harrington Discovery Center 2026 Summer Camps