🤠 Things to do in Amarillo, Texas

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Amarillo Convention & Visitors Bureau

August 10 - 16, 2021

For information on COVID-19, inclement weather, and other information, please visit www.amarilloalerts.com

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Sign-Up for the Panhandle Savings Pass!

The pass works as a digital coupon book that gives you discounts on entry to attractions, free apps, and perks at bars and restaurants, along with access to discounted rates at hotels. Once redeemed, you can easily access your pass via text, email, or “app”. The pass will guide you through the Panhandle based on your location, so you never have to worry about your next stop or wasting time.

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2021 Digital Visitor Guide

Check out our new interactive visitor guide to help you plan your next trip to Amarillo! You'll find itineraries based on different interests, events, and suggestions from others who have put their boots on in Amarillo.

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Texas Panhandle War Memorial's NEW Education Center

Have you made a stop by the Texas Panhandle War Memorial lately? If not, you're missing out! Their newly opened education center honors the efforts and sacrifice of veterans across the region, providing a place for reflection and healing. Don't forget to stop at the War Memorial Park, a beautiful park with monuments and flags dedicated to honor all of our military personnel.

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Events

Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West
One of the Highest-rate Things to do in Texas!

If you are a horse lover, history buff, or just want to have an incredible experience of a lifetime - this is your place! Take a breath of fresh air under the beautiful West Texas sky on an authentic ride across Cowgirls and Cowboys' thousands of acres of Texas land located on the rim of the exquisite Palo Duro Canyon. Just listed as one of the best things to do in Texas by TripAdvisor, you're sure to have an amazing experience!

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Starlight Theater Free Summer Concert Series

On August 10th from 7 to 9 PM, Join Amarillo Parks & Recreation at Sam Houston Park (4101 Line Ave) for free music, local food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly fun!

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Happy 70th Birthday to Wonderland Amusement Park!

Check out all the fun and excitement at Wonderland! With coasters and thrill rides, water rides and slides, miniature golf, games and so much more, there's something for everyone!

This Thursday come out and celebrate their 70th year!

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TEXAS Outdoor Musical

TEXAS is a family-friendly show set against an authentic tapestry of history, the show's fictional characters bring to life the stores, struggles, and triumphs of the settlers of the Texas Panhandle in the 1800's. Song and dance abound - and a generous helping of good ol' Texas humor too - with spellbinding lighting, special effects, and fireworks.

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Head out to the Ballgame and Cheer on the Amarillo Sod Poodles!

Head to Hodgetown to cheer on the Amarillo Sod Poodles, 2019's Texas League Champions and Arizona Diamondback affiliated team! This week's games will be against the Corpus Christi Hooks!

August 10th at 7:05 PM is $2 Tuesday! Select seats are just $2 dollars!
August 11th at 7:05 PM is Weiner Wednesday! Every Wednesday, hog dogs for $1 will be served at each concession.
August 12th at 7:05 PM is Thirsty Thursday! Every Thursday, domestic beers and fountain sodas are just $2.
August 13th at 7:05 PM it's time for Friday Night Fireworks! Guests can see postgame fireworks.
August 14th at 7:05 PM is Princess Night! Come dressed for the occasion!
August 15th at 6:05 PM is Championship Sundays! Every Sunday throughout the season, the Sod Poodles will wear their signature gold jerseys to commemorate their 2019 Texas League Championship. Also, all veterans, active-duty military, and first responders will receive 50% off tickets. A Buddy Reed Bobblehead will be given away at the door.

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Music in the Gardens

Head over to the Amarillo Botanical Gardens on August 12th at 6 PM for live music by Touching Voodoo! Pack up your cooler (yes, it is BYOB) and your lawn chairs!

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King of the Ring

Amarillo's only Semi-Pro & Professional Karting Track. Come see their 1/7 mile high-speed playground! General admission is free, $20 for Pit Pass, and $30 for Drive Pit Pass. This week's race will take place on August 13th.

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Starlight Ranch Event Center Concerts

America's Premier Tribute to Hank Williams Jr.

Join Starlight Ranch Event Center and High Plains Food Bank for Sons of Bocephus the 6th and final concert presented by KVII ABC 7 Amarillo. Enjoy rocking music and know that you're providing food and hope to those facing food insecurity.

Don't miss this show on August 13th at 7 PM!

Randall King

A son of a trucker, King grew up in the small west Texas town of Hereford with Strait, Keith Whitley, and Merle Haggard playing in the household. Once he cam or age, he moved to Lubbock in 2009 with the intent of getting a business degree from Texas Tech. While at college, he heard local acts such as Josh Abbott and decided to start playing music himself!

Dont miss Randall King at Starlight Ranch on August 14th at 7 PM!

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Amarillo Community Market

The market hosts live music and a diverse mix of everything the Panhandle has to offer. Come check out what their vendors have for you - herbs & veggies, baked goods, live plants, cut flowers, jellies, jams & pickles, arts & crafts. All of this can be found at 1000 S Polk on August 14th from 8 AM to 12:30 PM.

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Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian

Learn the history of Native Americans in our area through their art and artifacts. Check out their amazing exhibits Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 PM

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Craftership Local Market

Don't miss Amarillo's only year-round Farmer's Market on August 14th from 11 AM until 3:30 PM (or sold out)! The market is in Wolflin Village at 2625 Wolflin Ave.. After you find high-quality local goods, check out the rest of the shops in the area!

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Saturday Night Cruise on Historic Route 66

On Saturday starting at dusk, cruise on over to the Route 66 Historic District for unstructured fun! Don't feel like cruising? Bring a lawn chair and hang out at the Generation Next Church parking lot and watch as they go by!

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Looking Forward Art Exhibition

Open 24/7 at the Cerulean Gallery in the Embassy Suites Downtown, this fundraising exhibition for the Amarillo Art Institute highlights 20 local artists who are affiliated with AAI!

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Palo Duro Creek Ranch

Experience Palo Duro Canyon from a new view with this exciting jeep adventure! Their experienced guides will tell you the history of the area while you have fun along the way! Make sure to ask about their guided hikes and horseback rides.

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Exhibits

Women of Abstract Expressionism in the American West

The Amarillo Museum of Art presents this exhibition through October 10th during regular museum hours. Artworks by a number of important artists including Elaine de Kooning, Louise Nevelson, Jeanne Reynal, and Jane Wilson, among others. These women are an important part of the Abstract Expressionist movement during post-WWII era in New York City.

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The Panhandle Prohibition

The Panhandle Prohibition Exhibition takes you back to the Texas Panhandle in the 1920s. Learn the diversity of music and opinions in our very own recreated speakeasy complete with augmented reality and get your very own mugshot. Understand fashion, consumerism, and politics of the day while listening to some great jazz.

Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas at PPHM

The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum presents an engaging exhibition that will reveal a vivid picture of what living, breathing dinosaurs were really like! This exhibition introduces how current thinking about dinosaur biology has changed over the past two decades.

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Toys: The Inside Story

Explore the inner workings of toys! If your parents never let you break open your Etch A Sketch to find out how it works, of it you've been wondering how to stop your toddler's push toy from making such an infernal racket, you'll love this exhibit that illustrates the simple mechanisms commonly found in toys! You can have fun at this exhibit during DHDC's normal business hours.

Rock of Ages

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum opens its newest exhibit on February 27th. This cool exhibit features over 200 rocks, minerals, and gems highlighting the dynamic and intense geologic history of this region and beyond. Come be dazzled by the richness of their color, texture, shape, and intricate patterns.

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