There’s no slowing down on the Arkansas side when the holidays hit. November and December are packed — markets, parades, concerts, pop-ups, and plenty of excuses to get out and do something fun. Check out what’s happening in Texarkana’s Arkansas side this holiday season!
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Cowgirl Market
📅 November 22nd & 23rd
🕖 Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM & Sunday, 12 PM – 5 PM
📍 Four States Fairgrounds, Entertainment Center
Your home for western shopping. Whether you’re buying for someone else, or treating yourself, our vendors have just what you need.
Trade Night
📅 Friday, December 5th
🕖 9 AM – 3 PM
📍Terry Lee Rogers Recreation Center #1 Legion Dr. Texarkana, Arkansas
Bandit Trading Cards Trade Night is a fun, laid-back event where collectors can trade cards, meet other fans, and share their collections. It’s all about connecting with the community, discovering new finds, and enjoying the hobby together.
Texarkana Card Show
📅 Saturday, December 6th
🕖 6 PM – 9 PM
📍Terry Lee Rogers Recreation Center #1 Legion Dr. Texarkana, Arkansas
The Texarkana Card Show is an event for collectors to explore a wide range of sports cards, Pokémon, memorabilia, and collectibles. It’s the perfect place to buy, sell, or trade while connecting with fellow fans and local vendors.
Christmas Open House at Hart’s
📅 Saturday, December 6th
🕖 10 AM – 4 PM
📍Southern Grace Boutique & Venue, 120 E Broad St, Texarkana, Arkansas
Join Southern Grace Boutique for a festive Christmas Open House filled with holiday cheer and fun for the whole family. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, snap some photos, and enjoy a cozy time celebrating the season.
Downtown LIVE!
📅 Friday, December 12th
🕖 6 PM – 9 PM
📍Downtown Texarkana
Downtown Live is a community event that takes place from 6-9pm on the second Friday of every month along Broad, Front, and adjoining streets. Our downtown clubs, restaurants, and shops stay open later to meet you! Come and enjoy unique art produced live, meet the artists behind the masterpieces, enjoy live music and other entertainment.
2025 Hometown Christmas Show
📅 Sunday, December 14th
🕖 10 AM
📍Crossties, 324 East Broad Street. Texarkana, Arkansas
Celebrate the season with festive dance performances full of holiday cheer and shop unique gifts and treats at our Christmas Vendor Market! Bring your family and friends for a day of joy, sparkle, and hometown holiday magic.
41st Annual Main Street Texarkana Christmas Parade
📅 Monday, December 15th
🕖 7 PM
📍Downtown Texarkana
Get ready for the 41st Annual Main Street Texarkana Christmas Parade! This year’s event will light up downtown with colorful floats, live music, and holiday cheer, making it the perfect way to kick off the season with family and friends.
Paul Wall Live at Crossties
📅 Friday, November 28th
🕖 7 pm (Doors Open)
📍 324 East Broad Street, Texarkana, Arkansas
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Crossties as Paul Wall takes the stage, bringing along some fantastic guest performances by Kountry Boy Kev, Smooddy Poppi, and TSC Bigg Redd. Tickets are $50 in advance, and prices will go up at the door, so you definitely want to snag yours early.
For VIP accommodations or any questions, just give them a quick call at 430-318-9580. Grab your tickets now before it’s too late!
Green Light Special | Speed Dating Event
📅 Saturday, November 29th
🕖 7 PM – 11:30 PM
📍3252 N. Stateline Ave. Texarkana, Arkansas
Get ready for a night full of laughter, conversation, and connection at the Green Light Special Speed Dating Event. It’s a fun, fast-paced evening designed to help you meet new people and maybe even find your perfect match.
Mom’s Night Out
📅 Saturday, November 29th
🕖 9 PM – 11 PM
📍121 E Broad St. Texarkana, Arkansas
Mom’s Night Out is the official break from homework, husbands, and headaches. We’re talking music that makes you wanna drop it low, games that might have you blushing, pole play, friendly competition, a whole lot of laughter, and a zero-judgment zone for women who need a night to let loose.
Naughty or Nice Santa Bar Crawl
📅 Saturday, December 20th
🕖 7 – 9 PM
📍Starts at Café Lucille and moves to other locations around Texarkana, Arkansas
Nothing says holiday cheer like the Naughty or Nice Bar Crawl! Wear your ugly sweaters, tacky Christmas gear, or Santa suits and join us for an epic crawl across 7+ bars along Main and Broad Streets, including 1923 Banana Club, The Eagle Bourbon & Wine Lounge, and more.
Live Music & Entertainment Lineup
- November 1 – Halloween Part Part II featuring Trent Cowie at Whiskey River Country
- November 1 – Split Decision at 1923 Banana Club
- November 1 – Birds of a Feather (Acoustic) at Hopkins Icehouse
- November 6 – Pee Paw Collective at Fat Jacks
- November 6 – Taylor Coleman at 1923 Banana Club
- November 7 – Magnolia Brown at Fat Jacks
- November 7 – Travis Matthews & Company at 1923 Banana Club
- November 8 – Jimmy Anderson at Fat Jacks
- November 8 – Tracy Lawrence in Downtown Texarkana
- November 8 – Majestic Jazz at 1923 Banana Club
- November 13 – Jasper Bradshaw at Fat Jacks
- November 14 – The Fallout at Fat Jacks
- November 15 – Moss Brothers at Fat Jacks
- November 15 – Griffin Wade at Hopkins Icehouse
- November 15 – Lane Bricker: Shop With a Cop Charity Event at Elks Lodge
- November 20 – The Piano Man at 1923 Banana Club
- November 20 – Mayson Garner at Fat Jacks
- November 21 – Hailey Wright Band at Fat Jacks
- November 21 – Stevie Ray & The Deacon at 1923 Banana Club
- November 22 – Outlaws & Law Dogs at Fat Jacks
- November 22 – Blake Morris at Hopkins Icehouse
- November 22 – Dirt Road Troubadours at Whiskey River Country
- November 22 – Josh Lawrence Trio at 1923 Banana Club
- November 27 – Johnny McDaniels at Fat Jacks
- November 28 – Shane Pons at Whiskey River Country
- November 28 – Paul Wall at Crossties
- November 29 – Dad Bods at Fat Jacks
- November 29 – Trey Johnson at Hopkins Icehouse
- November 29 – Lane Bricker at Whiskey River Country
- November 29 – Jesica Peacock at 1923 Banana Club
- December 13 – Heather Linn & The Deacons at Whiskey River Country
- December 31 – New Years Party w/Hailey Wright at Whiskey River Country
Skip the same old routine. Hit a market, catch a band, grab dinner somewhere new. The Arkansas side’s got plenty going on — we’ll see you there!
