Huge Lineup of Family-Friendly Events Hitting Texarkana This Weekend June 12-14

It's already the second weekend of June and there are a ton of great events going on all weekend long in Texarkana. From Father's Day celebrations to Barrel Racing, HypeCon, Downtown Live and more!

Kids Helping Kids Lemonade Stand -  Friday

Hospice of Texarkana is inviting everyone to stop by a special Kids Helping Kids Lemonade Stand on Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM at Hospice of Texarkana on Galleria Oaks.  All the proceeds will go to Runnin’ WJ Ranch, an organization that provides equine-assisted programs for children and families across the region. More details at Kids Helping Kids Lemonade Stand in Texarkana

Father's Day Celebration - Friday

The Children & Family Institute is inviting families from across the Texarkana area for a special Father’s Day Celebration Friday afternoon from 1 PM to 4 PM. This is a free community event at the Southwest Center, 3222 West 7th Street, Texarkana, Texas. Read more at Community Celebrates Father's Day Early In Texarkana

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Downtown Trolley Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Texarkana Arts & Historic District Committee is having a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated trolley on Friday at 4:30 PM at the Downtown U.S. Post Office and Federal Courthouse located at 500 N. Stateline Ave. More details at Texarkana Downtown Trolley Ribbon-Cutting Set for June 12

Downtown Live - Friday

Enjoy music, art, food, and shopping at Downtown LIVE on Friday evening from 6 PM to 9 PM in historic downtown Texarkana. It will feature live entertainment, local artists, restaurants, shopping, and family-friendly activities. There will be a free concert by the Texarkana Winds orchestra at 105 Olive Street. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music downtown. More details at Downtown LIVE Texarkana Progressive Dinner & Music

HypeCon in Texarkana with Anime, Gaming and Wrestling - Friday - Sunday

Get ready for a weekend full of anime, gaming, wrestling, cosplay, and trading cards. There will be special guests, tournaments, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. It all takes place at Canvas Event Center, located at 2101 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas. Schedule and more information at HypeCon 2026 Brings Anime, Gaming and Wrestling to Texarkana

19th Annual Runnin' WJ Benefit Barrel Race - Friday - Sunday

It's the 19th Annual Runnin’ WJ Benefit Barrel Race at the Four States Fairgrounds in Texarkana, Arkansas, this weekend, June 12, 13, and 14. All the details at Runnin' WJ Benefit Barrel Race: June 12-14 in Texarkana, AR

Rotary Splash Pad at Spring Lake Park

Kids can cool down all summer long at the Rotary Splash Pad at Spring Lake Park, located at 4303 N. Park Road in Texarkana, Texas. The Splash Pad is open every day through early September from 9 AM to 7 PM. Find out more at Texarkana Texas Parks Department Announces Summer Events Lineup

 Texarkana Farmers Market and Gateway Farmers Markets -Saturday

Texarkana Farmers Market (Texas side) Saturday from 8 AM to noon, located at the Downtown US Post Office/Courthouse, at 500 N. Stateline Avenue.