Subject: Things to do in Amarillo, Texas

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

Amarillo Convention & Visitors Bureau

March 30 - April 5, 2021

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Mask Recommendation

As you're enjoying our city, please remember to wear your masks! The CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings, at events and gatherings, and anywhere they will be around other people. Masks are required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation.

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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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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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Wonderland Amusement Park Kicks off its 70th Season!

Wonderland is excited to welcome visitors for Opening Day April 3rd from 1 to 6 PM! From thrill rides and rollercoasters to water rides and slides, Wonderland offers more than 30 attractions for kids of all ages to enjoy.

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Tickets for TEXAS Outdoor Musical now on sale

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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Events

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.

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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 on April 3rd and 4th from 1 to 5 PM.

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First Friday Art Walk

Join Barnes Jewelry for the First Friday Art Walk on April 2nd from 5 to 8 PM. Enjoy beautiful paintings, sculptures, pottery, and unique items from local artists!

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Kicker Monster Truck Show

Get your tickets to the Kick Monster Truck Show held on April 2nd at 7:30 PM and April 3rd at 1 PM and 7:30 PM at the Amarillo National Center!

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Easter Eggcitement

Hop on over to the Amarillo Zoo for their annual egg-citing Easter event on April 3rd from 9:30 AM to 3 PM! Enjoy seeing costumed characters, food by Yolo's food truck, music by Andy Chase Cundiff, and watch the zoo animals engage with fun and exciting enrichment!

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Eggstravaganza

Join Don Harrington Discovery Center on April 3rd from 9:30 AM to 2 PM for an Easter celebration of mind-bending fun with everything related to eggs! Enjoy special EGGTIVITIES and an EGG SCRAMBLE!

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Concert: Midland Plays at Hodgetown

Ballpark Music and the Amarillo Sod Poodles are excited to announce that country music superstars, Midland, will be performing at Hodgetown on April 3rd! Enjoy live music at the ballpark in a safe and controlled environment. Gates open at 6 PM.

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Don't miss Amarillo's only year-round Farmer's Market on April 3rd 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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This is an exhibition of artwork featuring 7 local artists: Marsha Clements, J. Greg Burgess, Israel Guajardo, Mike LaFleur, Terry Martin, Jena Rawley Taylor, Marilyn Yanke. The exhibit is open 24/7 and located at the Cerulean Gallery inside the Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown.

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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

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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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.

Go Figure includes the work of six artists who use the human figure in their work. Each of these artists' unique interpretations of human form reflects back to the viewer an insight into the human condition. View these fantastic pieces at the Amarillo Museum of Art during their normal business hours.

From Here to There

Explore the science of how things move by land, sea, and air at The Don Harrington Discovery Center's new traveling exhibit! Lift, launch, and levitate as you experiment with hands-on exhibits that make learning about gravity, friction, and laws of motion fun. You can have fun at this exhibit during DHDC's normal business hours.

Explore the idea of home through artworks from AMoA’s Permanent Collection.  Georgia O’Keeffe chose to paint the view out her window.  Douglas Kent Hall captured the ‘magical’ light of the ancient Taos Pueblo.  Russell Lee photographed the homes of everyday Americans during the Great Depression.

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