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.
Don’t forget to stop and talk to our studio artists! We have 20+ talented studio artists here, who enjoy displaying their art and showing others the talent that Amarillo has!
We also have a large public gallery displayed throughout the building that is changed out monthly. This artwork comes from 60+ local artists in the area, and each month there is something new to see.
Public shows are open to all artists. Information on upcoming shows, submission dates and more are emailed out to anyone who has applied to the public gallery. If you are interested in having your artwork in the public gallery, and getting emails for upcoming shows click here!
We also celebrate our artists by having vendor booths set up, and our gift shop open. Our gift shop has items exclusively from our artists here at AAI. Each one has been handmade by someone who is a studio artist, student, or instructor. You will be buying something truly unique when you stop by.
Our vendor booths are available by request, and are different each month. If you are interested in having a vendor booth click here!
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
- 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. - Highlights:
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. To prevent suicide, we need to understand it first.
Saturday, October 3rd
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Grab your friends and explore this fun fall market!
Shop, stroll, and discover unique German and Fall Fest finds from local vendors while enjoying a festive fall atmosphere at Helium Heights.
Spotlight Experience
Fall Festival Mini Sessions by Run the Race Photography
Capture the season and create lasting memories with a special Fall Festival photography experience during the market.
Beer Garden
The Beer Garden officially opens at 11:00 AM.
Location
Helium Heights
10001 W. Amarillo Blvd.
Amarillo, TX 79124
Gather your friends, come explore, and join us for a fun fall market experience!
BIG TEXAS RALLY FOR RECOVERY — PANHANDLE EDITION
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Santa Fe Pavilion
Andrea’s Project is partnering with more than a dozen community organizations to bring this event to the Texas Panhandle, with Cenikor and the Amarillo Police Department serving as co-hosts.
This free community event celebrates recovery, promotes substance-use prevention, connects individuals and families with local resources, and helps reduce the stigma surrounding substance use, recovery, and mental health challenges.
The rally will feature live entertainment, food trucks, family and youth activities, prevention education, recovery speakers, community resource organizations, and opportunities to connect with treatment, prevention, and support services.
Community partners are still needed. Andrea’s Project is seeking businesses, churches, and other organizations to participate through sponsorships, in-kind donations, interactive activities, and volunteer support. These partnerships will help keep the event free and accessible to individuals and families throughout the Texas Panhandle.
Event information and updates:
https://www.facebook.com/events/4660624587557238/
Join us for A Night in New Orleans on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Ballroom! Enjoy food from amazing restaurants, live jazz, a silent auction, and laughs with comedian Mike Burton—all while supporting the women and children of Martha’s Home. Tickets are $50. Purchase yours at marthashome.org/events.
Saturday, October 3th, 2026
Starting at 6:30pm
North Exhibit Hall – Amarillo Civic Cente
Saturday, October 3 @ 6 PM CDT
Live Stream
In Person
This event will be livestreamed on our Givebutter page: https://givebutter.com/the-art-of-murder-dinner-pawty
An interactive murder mystery dinner experience benefiting Rebel Animal Rescue.
Guests will step into a staged art gallery, take on character roles, and work to solve a high-stakes art heist that turns deadly.
📅 August 15th 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Change Fitness & Nutrition 412 SE 16th Ave
🎭 Each guest will be assigned a character
🎟️ Presale guests will have the opportunity to select their character
🎨 Silent auction items and art pieces will be available during the event
⏱️ Event length: approximately 2–3 hours