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
PURPLE HEART DAY
Purple Heart Day on August 7 commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit. The Purple Heart honors the men and women who are of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. During the American Revolutionary War, the Badge for Military Merit was awarded to six known soldiers. #PurpleHeartDay
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.
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. - Highlights:
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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.
- January: The Year of the Dino
We are cutting a ribbon at 1pm on Friday, August 7, 2026, for the Grand Re-Opening and expansion of Damron’s Pawn at 2600 Paramount.