What to Do in and Near Texarkana: Fall Festivals & Day Trips

It's another week packed with a lot of fall festivals and family fun in Texarkana and a lot of great events just a short drive away to a couple of day trips. Check out all the fun going on this weekend!

West 7th Street Fear and Fall Fest House of Horror

Open Friday and Saturday at 7 PM. You can get ticket prices on their Facebook page. Prepare to be scared if you dare.

Gateway Farmers' Market - Saturday

Gateway Farmers Market (Arkansas side) opens at 7 AM to noon. Now open all year round! Find fresh vegetables, local honey, farm-fresh eggs, baked goods, homemade jellies & Jams, crafts and more. Located at 602 East Jefferson in Texarkana, Arkansas.

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Murphy's Texarkana AR Gun & Knife Show - Saturday & Sunday

This event will be at the Holiday Inn Convention Center located at 5200 Convention Plaza Dr., Texarkana, AR. Open Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM/ Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM. Over 170 tables of guns, knives, ammo and much more. You can buy, sell or trade firearms at the show and a firearm door prize will be given away. Admission is $10. Kids 12 & Under are Free (Good for both days). Military and Police active or retired with an ID card get a $2 discount.

Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser at Christ Church - Saturday

This annual fish fry benefits the Curtis Cornett Scholarship Fund. Saturday 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Adults $15 kids 5 to 12 only $5. 4 years and younger free. Carry-outs available. Christ Church is located at 5204 South Rondo Road in Texarkana. Ar. call (903) 774-4091 for more details.

Pumpkin Patches

It time! If you are looking for the perfect pumpkin or a location for family photos? Here's a few places to check out in our area. Read more at Best Pumpkin Patches Near Texarkana to Visit This Fall

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Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival in Foreman, AR - Saturday

The fall fun continues at the 5th Annual Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival in downtown Foreman, Arkansas, on Saturday, October 17. Local shopping, 5K, car show, pet parade, live music and of course, pecans. The festival is 9 AM to 5:30 PM. More details at Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival 2026: Foreman, AR Guide

Texas Bigfoot Conference in Jefferson - Saturday

Love everything about Bigfoot? This is your jam. Meet other Bigfoot fans and experts too! It all takes place in Jefferson, Texas. All the details are at 2026 Texas Bigfoot Conference Returns to Jefferson October 17

Cullen Baker Kickoff Bash in Bloomburg - Saturday

Chili cook-off, car show, food trucks and more 10 AM to 4 PM in downtown Bloomburg. More details on their Facebook Page.

How to Ghost Hunt Class in Little Rock - Saturday

Want to learn more about the paranormal and ghost hunting? This class will teach you everything you need to know to get started. More details at Learn How to Hunt Ghosts at Little Rock’s Old State House

Top of The Boot Music Festival in Natchitoches, LA -Friday & Saturday

This 2-day music festival hits Natchitoches, Louisiana this weekend and it is packed full of great country artists. The event benefits the Northwestern State University athletic department. More details at Top Of The Boot Music Festival Comes To Natchitoches, LA

Piney Park Fall Festival & Spooky Trail - in Marshall, Friday & Saturday

Piney Park is ready for the whole family with fun and Halloween too! So much to do for the kids and kids at heart. Find out about tickets and all the fun attractions at Piney Park Fall Festival & Spooky Trail Guide in Marshall, TX