Your Ultimate Guide: Texarkana Weekend Full of Fall Festivals, History & Live Music

Another weekend with plenty to do for all ages in Texarkana, the surrounding areas and beyond! Check out this list of great events going on this weekend, starting Thursday and going through Sunday!

Eagle Roundup at Texas A&M Texarkana - Thursday

It's here, the annual Eagle Roundup at Texas A&M University-Texarkana on Thursday, October 9. The event kicks off at 6:30 PM on campus with a night of food, live music, and a celebration of special Eagle honorees. Hope, Arkansas native Mae Estes will perform. More information at TAMUT Eagle Roundup 2025: Honorees & Mae Estes Concert

Dedication Ceremony for the return of Wavell’s Colony Historical Marker

The City of Texarkana, Texas, will host a dedication ceremony with the return of the Wavell’s Colony historical marker on Friday, October 10, at  noon. The event will be at the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in downtown Texarkana. See more details at Stolen Texarkana History Marker Replaced & Unveiled

Three Chicks Feed, Seed, and Cafe 2025 Fall Festival

Three Chicks Feed, Seed, and Cafe is having its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 11.  This family-friendly event is from 9 AM to 2 PM. More information at Celebrate Autumn At The Three Chicks Fall Festival in Texarkana

 Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council -Three Exhibits

Art lovers don't miss the Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council (TRAHC) as they showcase three new free exhibits this fall at the Regional Arts Center in downtown Texarkana. The exhibits highlight regional talent working in fiber, clay, photography, and conceptual art. More details at Regional Artists Shine in New TRAHC Gallery Shows in Texarkana

Pumpkin Patch and House of Horrors

Looking for a pumpkin or ready to get scared? Be sure to check out Pumpkin Patch and House of Horrors at 5301 West 7th Street in Texarkana. More details at Visit Texarkana’s Pumpkin Patch For Fall Fun And Decor

8th Annual Destination Downtown Texarkana

The 8th Annual Destination Downtown with live music, art and food Saturday, October 11. More details at Texarkana's 8th Annual Destination Downtown Event Set For October

Calling All Artists in Texarkana

This may not be an actual event this weekend, but it is worthy of a mention...  The Texarkana Arts & Historic District is looking for local and regional artists to help shape downtown’s next big project. A mural at Kress Gap. Find out more at  Public Art Call: Texarkana Seeks Kress Gap Mural Proposals

And Beyond....

Pioneer Days in New Boston

Going on October 8th through the 11th, it's Pioneer Days at the T&P Trailhead Park Pavilion in New Boston. Enjoy carnival rides, food, vendors, arts & crafts, and nightly concerts leading up to Saturday night with Asleep At The Wheel. All the details at Asleep at the Wheel Headlines Pioneer Days in New Boston, 10/8-11

Piney Park Fall Festival and Spooky Trail - Marshall, Texas

This is a great walk-through park full of eerie lights, pumpkins, fog, skeletons, spiders, and dinosaurs. More details at What To Expect At Marshall's Piney Park Spooky Trail

Magic Springs turns to Magic Screams in Hot Springs

Magic Screams returns to Magic Springs Theme and Water Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The event is open Saturdays from 2 to 11 PM and Sundays from 2 to 9 PM. More details at Magic Screams Kicks Off Fall in Hot Springs This Saturday

The Arkansas State Fair

The Arkansas State Fair kicks off this weekend in Little Rock, running from October 10 to Sunday, October 19. More details at  Arkansas State Fair Concert Lineup 2025: All You Need to Know

State Fair of Texas - Dallas

The State Fair of Texas is going on again this weekend and runs through October 19. More details at New Rules for the 2025 State Fair of Texas - Know Before You Go