Subject: 🤠 Things to do in Amarillo, Texas

Here's what's happening in Amarillo this week!

Amarillo Convention & Visitors Bureau

September 7 - 13, 2021

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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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Music in the Gardens

Head over to the Amarillo Botanical Gardens on September 9th 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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Sod Poodles' First Home Games of the Season

Head to Hodgetown to cheer on the Amarillo Sod Poodles, 2019's Texas League Champions! This week's games will be against the Tulsa Drillers!

  • September 7th at 7:05 PM is $2 Tuesday! Every Tuesday select seats are just $2!

  • September 8th at 7:05 PM is Weiner Wednesday! Every Wednesday, hog dogs for $1 will be served at each concession.

  • September 9th at 7:05 PM is Thirsty Thursday! Every Thursday, domestic beers and fountain sodas are just $2.

  • September 10th at 7:05 PM it's time for Friday Night Fireworks! Guests can see postgame fireworks.

  • September 11th at 7:05 PM will be Gold Sox Night commemorating the Amarillo Gold Sox! There will also be a postgame jersey auction.

  • September 12th 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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Last Amarillo Community Market of the Season!

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 September 11th from 8 AM to 12:30 PM.

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Up in the Air for Family Care Balloon Festival

The Family Care Foundation was conceived in 1997 for the purpose of providing medical care and equipment for patients and families in the Amarillo community who demonstrate a need but cannot otherwise obtain services or equipment. All donations for this event go directly to supporting this mission!


On September 11th at 4 PM at Starlight Ranch you'll have a fantastic time seeing the amazing hot air balloons. Here's what you can expect:

  • Balloon Glow

  • Kids area with games

  • Bounce houses

  • Face Painting

  • Food & alcohol (for purchase)


Make sure you stick around after the balloon rally for a Bon Jovi tribute show!

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Beppe Gambetta

HPPR's Living Room Concert Series continues at the Rockin' OT on September 11th at 6:30 PM with Italian flatpickin' superstar, Beppe Gambetta! This High Plains favorite always delights, don't miss out!

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Don't miss Amarillo's only year-round Farmer's Market on September 11th 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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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 Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 PM (last visit at 4:30 PM)

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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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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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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

Texas Photographic Society's 34th Annual Members Only Show

The Amarillo Museum of Art presents this exhibition during regular museum hours until October 10th. The exhibition features 50 expressive images juried by esteemed photographers Jill Skupin and Dan Burkholder.

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.

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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