5 Things to Do in & Around Texarkana This Memorial Day Weekend

It's Memorial Day Weekend and we found some great events for all ages to enjoy this weekend.

Of course, Memorial Day is about honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedoms. Be sure to take some time this weekend and reflect on that and attend one of the Memorial Day services taking place in Texarkana.

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.

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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Big Dam Waterpark Memorial Day with Family Fun

The waterpark is officially open but Monday will be extra special. Join the fun from 5 PM. to 9 PM. Get ready for live entertainment, water attractions, food, and a fireworks show that evening. More information is at Big Dam Waterpark Hosting Memorial Day Celebration in Texarkana

Spring Fest in New Boston - Saturday

The Spring Fest in New Boston, Texas, is a family-friendly event featuring a car show, vendors, crafts, a raffle, a silent auction, and food trucks. Several awards will be handed out during the car show. Find out more at New Boston TX Car Show and Vendor Market: May 23

Forge Your Own Axe - Saturday & Sunday in Historic Washington State Park,  Arkansas

This is a 2-day course. “Forge Your Own Axe” will be held Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, from 8 AM to 5 PM both days at Washington State Park in Arkansas. The workshop is for beginners and those with blacksmithing experience. More details at Washington, Arkansas Hosting Hands-On Bladesmithing Course

Memorial Day Services -Sunday &  Monday

Annual Texarkana Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25 at the Korea/Vietnam Memorial located at 7th Street and State Line Avenue, starting at 11:45 AM.

Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, located at 5102 West 7th Street, Texarkana, Texas. Service begins at 2 PM

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