Things to Do on Mother’s Day Weekend in Texarkana & Beyond May 8 & 9

It's Mother's Day weekend and we found some great events that moms, whether new or experienced, will love to check out with the whole family.

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. Read more at Texarkana Farmers Market Kicks Off May 2 With Weekly Themes

• Gateway Farmers Market (Arkansas side) opens at 7 AM and goes to noon. Located at 602 East Jefferson in Texarkana, Arkansas.

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Mother's Day Market at The Mall

At Central Mall on Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM. Vendors will be set up at Center Court with great gifts for mom. Plus, a photo op with mom. More details at the Facebook Events Page.

Texarkana Taco Festival - Saturday

Didn't get a chance to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this week? No worries, you can enjoy delicious tacos in downtown Texarkana at the Texarkana Taco Festival.  Enjoy a day of food, fun, and wrestling. From noon to 7 PM, at Festival Plaza. More details here: Texarkana Taco Festival Set for May 9 in Downtown

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Family Movie Night - Hempstead Hall - Hope

Grab the kids for this free family movie night at Hempstead Hall as they host a special screening of Zootopia 2 on Friday, May 8 at 7 PM. The event is open to everyone and includes free admission, plus complimentary popcorn and water for the whole family. More details at Zootopia 2 Free Screening: Join UAHT for Family Night May 8

Nevada County Depot Museum  - Prescott

Saturday, it's the Nevada County Depot Museum's event called “Electric Flowers.” Learn simple circuits and make a light-up flower for Mom, 1 PM to 2:30 PM at the museum, located at 403 W. 1st Street South in Prescott, Arkansas. Registration is required. Find out more at Nevada County Depot Museum Wins Grants for 2026 Events

Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival - Tyler

BBQ and live music? Oh yes! Don't miss the 2026 Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival in Tyler, Texas, on Saturday. Sample BBQ from all over Texas and enjoy live music all day. Performers include Tracy Byrd, Aaron Watson, Hudson Westbrook, and more. More information at Red Dirt BBQ Festival 2026 Coming to Tyler, Texas