Texarkana Weekend Events: Tax-Free Shopping & Watermelon Fest

There is so much to do this weekend! From volunteering to shopping tax-free, to a gun and knife show, an art show, finding a new best friend and enjoying the Hope Watermelon Festival. Take advantage of it all this weekend in Texarkana and beyond (just a little beyond).

Tacos 4 Life MobilePack Friday and Saturday

Do you have 2 hours to help feed hungry kids around the world? Tacos 4 Life MobilePack event is a fast-paced meal packing event. All they need is 2 hours from you. Friday and Saturday. Find out more at How Tacos 4 Life Is Packing 130,000 Meals In Texarkana

Texas Tax-Free Weekend

Save money on back-to-school items this weekend in Texas for the annual Tax-Free Weekend, which runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9. There are some exceptions. More details at Texas Tax-Free Weekend Begins This Friday, Aug 7

Gateway Farmers Market Open - Saturday

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

Type O Blood Donations Needed

If you have Type O blood, then LifeShare Blood Center is looking for you! There is a blood shortage across East Texas, South Arkansas, and Louisiana. More details at Type O Blood Shortage: LifeShare Offers $25 Donor Gift Cards

Murphy's Gun & Knife Show -Saturday & Sunday

The Murphy’s Texarkana Gun Show is bac! Saturday and Sunday at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, located at 5200 Convention Plaza Drive. You'll find firearms, ammo, accessories, knives, outdoor gear, and more. Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM. See their website for more details

Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council - Saturday

Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council is having its 38th Annual Adult Juried Exhibition. You'll see over 100 original works from local, national and international artists selected by juror Emily Budd. The event is free and open to the public, Wednesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. More details at gotxk.org

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Open House at Texarkana Animal League - Saturday

Looking for a new addition to the family? Find your next best friend at Texarkana Animal League. Their office is open to the public the first three Saturdays of each month from 10 AM to 3 PM. Stop by and meet some of the sweet dogs and cats who are looking for their Furever Homes. More information is on their Facebook page or by calling (903) 949-6278. TAL is located at 5820 Richmond Road in Texarkana, Texas.

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The Hope Watermelon Festival - Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Its the 50th anniversary of the Hope Watermelon Festival! Packed with fun events Thursday, Friday and Saturday. enjoy Watermelon Olympics, Arm Wrestling, Watermelon Idol competition, car show and Gretchen Wilson in concert Saturday night, all in Hope, Arkansas! More details at Gretchen Wilson & Mae Estes Live at Hope Watermelon Fest

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