Texarkana residents looking for festive activities this week will find a full calendar of arts, entertainment and family‑friendly events across both sides of the state line. Below is a concise guide to help you plan your outings.
Live Theater and Performances
TexRep presents “Pride & Prejudice” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. showing on Sunday. The production takes place in the Stilwell Theatre, located in the Texarkana College Humanities Building at 2500 N. Robison Road, Texarkana, Texas. More information is available at texrep.org.
Perot Theatre will host the Community Ballet of Texarkana’s “The Nutcracker” on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $20. The venue also presents “Pops I: Christmas at the Perot” on Sunday, Dec. 13, featuring a sing‑along, the TSO Chamber Singers, the Texarkana Youth Symphony Orchestra and a visit from Santa. Tickets start at $23.50. Call 903‑792‑4992 or visit perottheatre.org for details.
Parades and Outdoor Celebrations
The Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza, produced by Intense Lineberry Production, will roll through downtown Texarkana on Saturday at 11 a.m. Following the parade, vendor booths will open and country star Gary Allan will perform at 7 p.m.
The Main Street Texarkana 2026 Christmas Parade is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., presented by the Patterson Troike Foundation. Details are posted on the parade’s Facebook page.
Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs
Gateway Farmer’s Holiday Market runs Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon at 602 East Jefferson Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas. Shoppers can find handcrafted gifts, fresh baked goods, USDA‑certified meats and other seasonal treasures.
The Cowgirl Market will be open Saturday, Nov. 21 from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Four States Fairgrounds, 3700 E. 50th St., Texarkana, Arkansas.
A Holiday Arts Market is set for Friday, Dec. 4 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) and Saturday, Dec. 5 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) at the Regional Arts Center, 321 W. 4th St., Texarkana, Texas. Visitors can browse one‑of‑a‑kind handmade gifts and enjoy food from the Julies Deli food truck.
Family Activities
The Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot organized by Community Healthcore Foundation will take place Thursday, Nov. 26 at Spring Lake Park, 4303 N. Park Road, Texarkana, Texas. Options include a 5 K run, a kids’ half‑mile fun dash and a sleep‑in‑to‑support fundraiser.
The Candy Cane Corral returns for its sixth year on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Four States Fairgrounds. Admission is $5, with children 12 and under free.
Music and Nightlife
Local venues are featuring live music throughout the week. Fat Jack’s (3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas) hosts Paul Holder and the Hot Snakes today, followed by Gary Allen and an after‑party on Saturday.
Redbone Magic Brewing (1304 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas) presents The Keri Winters Band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $40; see their Facebook page for details.
Specialty Events
The Four States Auto Museum (217 Laurel St., Texarkana, Arkansas) will hold its annual fall car show in conjunction with the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday. Registration opens at 8 a.m., with awards presented at 3 p.m. Admission is $25 for members and $30 for non‑members.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Theta Upsilon Chapter, will host a Masquerade Ball on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Texarkana Canvas Center, 2101 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas. Admission is $60 per person or $480 for a table of eight.
Comedian Mikey B. will perform for adults 21+ at VFW Post 5873, New Boston, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door.
Finally, the CPKC Holiday Train will stop at the West 4th St. railway crossing in downtown Texarkana on Sunday, Nov. 29 from 4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., raising money and awareness for community food banks.
With so many options, Texarkana’s holiday season promises entertainment, shopping and fellowship for residents of all ages.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
