Your Weekend Guide: Texarkana and Beyond Brimming with Fun from August 8-10

Get ready for a lot of fun events taking place this weekend. From Tax-Free shopping in Texas to volunteering at a fun event to festivals and more.

Here is a list of the great events going on in Texarkana and beyond for the weekend of August 8th through August 10th.

CASA's Brews & Bros -Thursday

Kick off the weekend a little early. CASA for Children is having an event for the guys, and it comes with...a beer. This is where guys can find out more about CASA and how to help, Thursday, August 7, at 6:00 PM at Redbone Magic Brewing in Texarkana. Read more at Make a Difference: CASA Event for Men at Redbone Magic

BookBag Giveaway - Friday

Bailey Creek Health and Rehab is giving away bookbags and free school supplies Friday afternoon 1 PM to 3 PM. One bookbag per student, pencils, crayons, markers, folders, notebooks, erasers, scissors, etc, while supplies last. Located at 1621 E.42nd St in Texarkana, Arkansas.

Tacos 4 Life Mobile Pack - Volunteers Needed -Friday and Saturday

Help pack meals for hungry kids. Volunteers are needed for 2 hours shifts on Friday afternoon or evening, and Saturday throughout the day. Find out more at Join The Tacos 4 Life Mobile Pack To Fight Child Hunger

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Downtown Live in Texarkana - Friday

This great event is held on the second Friday of every month from 6 PM to 9 PM. Experience downtown Texarkana with shopping, food, and live music in the street and local artists creating in real time. Read more at Downtown Live Returns to Historic Texarkana

 Tax Free Weekend in Texas

Time to save some money just in time for back-to-school. This weekend it's Tax Free Weekend in Texas. Not everything is tax-free and there are price limits. We have all the details and how to navigate through this annual event. Read more at Back-to-School Savings: Texas Tax Holiday Aug 8-10

Gateway Farmers Market- Saturday

Open Saturdays from 7 AM to noon through September. You can still get homegrown vegetables and seasonal fruit, homemade goods, jellies, jams, honey, flowers and more. Plus help them win a national contest! Read more at Gateway Farmers Market: Vote Now in National Contest

Back to School Bash in Texarkana Saturday

The Texarkana Back-to-School Bash will be at Razorback Stadium on Saturday, from 9 AM to 1 PM. There will be free backpacks and school supplies given away, but only while supplies last, so get there early! Other family-friendly events are planned too. Read more at Texarkana's Back To School Bash: Fun, Supplies, And Resources

And Beyond...

Hope Watermelon Festival

49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival is Thursday, August 7 to Saturday, August 9, at Hope Fair Park. This year, the theme is Melonpalooza. See a list of events and artists performing at Classic Rock Stars Highlight Hope's Watermelon Festival Events

State Fair of Texas Free Horse Shows - Dallas

The State Fair of Texas' free horse shows that lead up to the Fair 2025 State begin this weekend and are held each weekend inside the Fair Park Coliseum. Read more at See Free Horse Shows Before the State Fair Opens

Tontitown Grape Festival

Looking for a weekend roadtrip? The Tontitown Grape Festival is going on now through Saturday, August 9. It was voted the best festival in Northwest Arkansas. Read more at Grape Festival Arkansas: Fun for All Ages in August