4 Fun Things to Do in Texarkana This Weekend

A few events are going on this weekend in the Texarkana area, leading up to a few big celebrations in the next couple of weeks. Don't miss these great events from Farmers Markets and a big Juneteenth celebration to making candles and celebrating dad on Father's Day!

Texarkana Farmers Market and Gateway Farmers Markets -Saturday

Texarkana Farmers Market (Texas side). The market is open Saturday from 8 AM to noon at the Downtown US Post Office/Courthouse, 500 N. Stateline Avenue. At 9:30 AM, they will be doing free Yoga.

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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Candle Making Workshop - Saturday at Salty Boutique and Books

Learn how to make candles during this workshop at Salty Boutique and Books on 236 Richmond Ranch Road in Texarkana, Texas at 4 PM. More details at their Events Page on Facebook.

City-Wide Juneteenth Festival - Saturday at The Four States Fairgrounds

Join the celebration at the Four States Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 PM. This is a family-friendly event with a parade, live music, food and retail vendors, a kids' playground area and more. More details at their Facebook Events Page.

Father's Day BBQ on The Lawn - Sunday at Texarkana Elks Lodge 2771

Bring the family and some lawn chairs for their celebration beginning at noon at the Texarkana Elks Lodge, located at 3702 New Boston Road in Texarkana, Texas. They will be grilling burgers and will have sides available, too, for a donation. A bounce house and water slide will be set up for the kids. All donations go to help support veteran services. More details at their Events Page on Facebook.