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December in Texarkana brings a full lineup of holiday markets, concerts, themed pop-ups, nightlife, bar crawls, and community events across the Arkansas side. Whether you love cozy traditions, creative nights out, or festive celebrations that last until midnight, the month is packed with ways to get out and enjoy the season.
Jingle & Mingle Market on Front Street
📅 Saturday, December 6
🕒 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Front Street Plaza – 400 E. Front St., Texarkana, Arkansas
💵 Free Entry
Kick off the season with a lively outdoor Christmas market featuring local vendors, handmade gifts, crafts, food trucks, live music, and festive décor. A perfect stop for families and holiday shoppers looking to enjoy downtown.
A Night of Romantasy: Fantasy & Firelight at The Wild Hare
📅 Saturday, December 6
🕒 9:00 PM
📍 The Wild Hare
💵 $10 Cover
Step into a candlelit world of crowns, velvet, wings, and fantasy alter egos. Dress as your favorite romantasy character—or your own creation—and enjoy atmospheric décor, themed cocktails, and a magical night of music and firelight.
Elf ’n Good Times Christmas Pop-Up Bar
Opens Thursday, December 4
Thurs 5–11 PM | Fri–Sat 5 PM–12 AM
Holiday Inn Connections Bar & Grill – 5200 Convention Plaza Dr., Texarkana, Arkansas
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
This festive holiday pop-up brings playful décor, themed music, and The Naughty List cocktail menu, featuring favorites such as Rebel Without a Claus, Reckless Rudolph, Twisted Tinsel, Naughty Elf White Russian, and more. A bright, cheerful spot for holiday nights with friends.
Downtown LIVE!
📅 Friday, December 12
🕒 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Downtown Texarkana – Broad, Front & adjoining streets
💵 Free
A monthly community night featuring live art demonstrations, makers, boutiques, live music, and extended restaurant hours. Family friendly, walkable, and full of creative downtown energy.
Advent Concert by The Muses – “Voices of Angels”
📅 Thursday, December 11
🕒 7:00 PM
📍 First Presbyterian Church – 516 Pecan St., Texarkana, Arkansas
💵 Free & Open to the Public
Experience a transcendent sacred Christmas performance featuring professional vocalists, instrumentalists, and a mixed chorus. A beautiful, reflective musical tradition.
Very Merry Bunco & Chili Cook-Off
📅 Thursday, December 11
🕒 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 VFW – 4700 E. 9th St., Texarkana, Arkansas
💵 $100 per team or $25 per person
Enjoy a festive evening of Bunco (no experience needed!), a chili cook-off, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and a cash bar. Bring your holiday spirit—and your appetite.
Fat Jacks Business Happy Hour
📅 Tuesday, December 16
🕒 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Fat Jacks Oyster & Sports Bar
Bring a wrapped holiday gift for drawings and your business cards. A relaxed networking event with a festive twist at one of downtown’s longtime favorites.
Networking With a Purpose at Harvest Regional Food Bank
📅 Tuesday, December 16
🕒 5:30 PM
📍 Harvest Regional Food Bank – 3120 E. 19th St., Texarkana, Arkansas
Join fellow community members to help pack holiday food boxes for families in need. A meaningful way to reconnect, give back, and support local neighbors.
Naughty or Nice Santa Bar Crawl
📅 Saturday, December 20
🕒 Crawl runs 7–11 PM (Check-in 5:30–7 PM at Café Lucille)
📍 Main & Broad Street District – Downtown Texarkana
Dress in your ugliest sweaters, Santa suits, or tackiest holiday gear. Your wristband grants access to 7+ themed pop-ups, live music, drink specials, the Southern Comfort party bus, mini-games at Tee It Up Golf Lounge, selfie stations, and more.
Midnight Masquerade: Downtown New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl
Wednesday, December 31 8:00 PM until after Midnight Downtown Texarkana – Multiple Venues
Ring in 2026 with live bands at every venue, masquerade cocktails, a champagne toast at midnight, and costume-friendly vibes. Participating venues include:
Texarkana, Arkansas December Live Music & Entertainment Lineup
- Dec. 5 – Mobetta Band at La Fogata
- Dec. 5 – Kid Sixx at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 5 – Split Decision at 1923 Banana Club
- Dec. 6 – Jesica Peacock & Caleb Boles at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 6 – Pines Reunion Band at Whiskey River Country
- Dec. 6 – Stevie Ray & the Deacon at 1923 Banana Club
- Dec. 6 – Rich Walker at La Fogata
- Dec. 8 – Pickin on the Deck with Barker, Dog & Weed at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 11 – Jimmy Anderson Live at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 11 – Taylor Coleman at 1923 Banana Club
- Dec. 12 – Kaptain Kaleidoscope at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 12 – Neon Neighbors at Wild Hare
- Dec. 13 – Backstrap at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 13 – Heather Linn & the Deacons at Whiskey River Country
- Dec. 15 – Pickin on the Deck with Barker, Dog & Weed at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 18 – Jase Bryant at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 18 – The Piano Man at 1923 Banana Club
- Dec. 19 – Southwestern Moonshine Committee at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 20 – Paul Holder, Trey Johnson, and Jason Helms at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 20 – Mayson Garner at Wild Hare
- Dec. 20 – Travis Matthews & Company at 1923 Banana Club
- Dec. 21 – Christmas Party at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 22 – Pickin on the Deck with Barker, Dog & Weed at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 26 – Lee Mathis and the Brutally Handsome at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 27 – Kemosobe at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 27 – EDM Night with RX Evil, Blare, Panic Bvbe at Wild Hare
- Dec. 29 – Pickin on the Deck with Barker, Dog & Weed at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Bash at Fat Jack’s
- Dec. 31 – New Year’s Party with Hailey Wright at Whiskey River Country
