Texarkana is home to several programs and events every month. On this page you will find information regarding in-person events, activities and more, every month throughout downtown.
Click on the event to learn more information.
Does your business have an upcoming event you'd like to add to our public calendar?
Send it to staff@mainstreettexarkana.org
To access the Leadership Texarkana events calendar-CLICK HERE
The next Downtown Live! happening Friday, October 13, 2023
Watch artistry in action on Broad Street downtown on the second Friday of each month from 6 to 9 pm!
Come enjoy artists producing unique art live--plus enjoy food, drinks, and desserts by your favorite downtown restaurants!
Are you an artist looking to participate in Downtown Live? Let us know!
Come enjoy artists producing unique art live--plus enjoy food, drinks, and desserts by your favorite downtown restaurants!
Are you an artist looking to participate in Downtown Live? Let us know!
Scott Joplin: Texarkana's Own
We offer a self-guided driving tour of the highlights of Scott Joplin's lifetime in Texarkana.
The tour is narrated by Steve Mitchell from the Texarkana College KTXK 91.5 FM radio station.
To pick up a copy of the tour, stop by the Chamber of Commerce office or the Texarkana Museums System office.
Please click below to download a pdf of the map of the tour and the mp3 of the narration!
The tour is narrated by Steve Mitchell from the Texarkana College KTXK 91.5 FM radio station.
To pick up a copy of the tour, stop by the Chamber of Commerce office or the Texarkana Museums System office.
Please click below to download a pdf of the map of the tour and the mp3 of the narration!
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Texarkana Visitors Guide
If you're new to Texarkana, have guests visiting or simply curious what there is to downtown Texarkana, take a look at our visitors guide!
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September 2023
September 10-November 25
From Their Texarkana to Our Texarkana: A Reimagining of Photographic Images. As a part of the TXK150 Sesquicentennial Celebrations, this exhibition will feature 15 selected artists that will be paired with a photo from the Museums System archive to reimagine in their own way. This exhibit will open on September 19th and run through November 25.
September 22
Food Truck Friday 6-9 pm at the Courthouse/Post Office.
September 29
First held at Hot Springs in 2014, “Dollars & Sense of Historic Preservation” is a day-long program designed to emphasize the economic benefits of preservation, provide information and resources on preservation incentives, and encourage the use of incentives through practical, real-world examples. The program is designed to meet the needs of chambers of commerce, private and public community and economic development organizations, realtors, owners of historic properties, planners, bankers, municipal officials, county leaders, and anyone with an interest in community and economic development. Register here!
October 2023
October 6
Food Truck Friday 11 am-2 pm at the Courthouse/Post Office.
October 7
Mastersworks I: An American in Paris will be performed by the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra at the Perot Theatre at 7 pm. Purchase tickets here!
October 13
Greater Texarkana Young Professionals is so excited to host Robert St. John Band at Destination Downtown 2023, presented by Bodcaw Bank! You won't want to miss RSJ at Front Street Festival Plaza in Downtown Texarkana on October 13th! Purchase tickets here.
Destination Downtown will also showcase musicians Lane Bricker at The Hideout, Trophy Husband at Hopkins Icehouse, and Chace Rains at the Wild Hare on the same evening.
Destination Downtown will also showcase musicians Lane Bricker at The Hideout, Trophy Husband at Hopkins Icehouse, and Chace Rains at the Wild Hare on the same evening.
October 14
Dine on the Line 2023 - save the date!
Dine on the Line 2023 - save the date!
October 20-22
The City of Texarkana Arkansas invites you to a workshop on Preservation and Repair of Historic Windows. Gain hands on experience as you work with national preservation specialist and PBS series host Robert Yapp from " About Your House." The workshop will run from 8 am - 5 pm all three days for $50 with lunch provided. For more details or to register contact Jodie Dye at Jodie.dye@txusa.org or call 870-779-4974.
October 20
Food Truck Friday 6-9 pm at the Courthouse/Post Office.
November 2023
November 3
Food Truck Friday 11 am-2 pm at the Courthouse/Post Office.
November 4
Masterworks II: Jupiter will be performed by the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra at the Perot Theatre at 7 pm. Purchase tickets here!
November 11
The Texarkana Area Veterans Council (TAVC) is proud to announce that it will host the Anuual "Veterans Day Parade" this year on actual Veterans' Day - November 11, 2023. It will start at 11:00 am at East Broad & Hazel Streets. Line-up starts at 9:30 am. All area Organizations, Schools, Clubs, Churches, & Businesses are invited to participate. Call either 903-556-1613 or 1-877-824-4862 or email USMCgreg@aol.com to be included in the line-up. The theme this year is: "150+ Years of Texarkana Area Veteran."
November 16
Artwalk beginning at 6 pm at 1894 Gallery.
November 17
Food Truck Friday 6-9 pm at the Courthouse/Post Office.
November 18
Home Alone Live in Concert will be performed by the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra at the Perot Theatre at 7 pm. Purchase tickets here!
November 24
Sara Evans: Go Tell It On The Mountain Tour live at the Perot Theatre. Tickets on sale 08/23 via venue presale.
December 2023
December 4
Christmas Parade - theme and more information to come!
December 10
Christmas at the Perot at 4 pm at the Perot Theatre performed by the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra. Purchase tickets here!
