It's another weekend and there is plenty to do in the Texarkana area. We found some great events that are celebrating our Armed Forces and veterans this weekend and more!

3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic Friday

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Hospice of Texarkana is having their Veterans Appreciation Picnic on Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM. All current and former members of the U.S. Military Armed Forces are welcome and Hailey Wright is scheduled to perform!. Hospice of Texarkana Care Center is located at 2407 Galleria Oaks Drive in Texarkana, Texas. More details at Join Us For The 3rd Annual Veterans Picnic In Texarkana

"Rev the Brave" Armed Forces Celebration at Texarkana Harley-Davidson

Celebrate the  Armed Forces this Saturday, starting at 9 AM at Texarkana Harley-Davidson located at 802 Walton Drive in Texarkana, Texas. At noon, bikes will line up and rev their engines in honor of you Armed Forces. Then at 12:30 PM it's burger time! See all the details at Texarkana Honors Veterans At Rev The Brave Motorcycle Event

Texarkana Animal League Adoption Event

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Looking for a new best friend? The Texarkana Animal League is having an adoption event this Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Stop by their office at 5820 Richmond Road and meet the dogs and cats that are looking for their forever home.

We Do Recover" Event at Spring Lake Park

Enjoy a day full of Christian music and guest speakers will be there talking about their recovery and journey to sobriety. There will also be food trucks. It all takes place on Saturday, May 17, at Spring Lake Park from 11 AM to 8 PM. Read more about this event at Texarkana's We Do Recover Event: A Day Of Support And Healing

Farmers' Markets Are Open in Texarkana

Both Farmers' Markets in Texarkana are open. Get ready for delicious fresh fruits, vegetables, home-baked goods and crafts and more. Hours of both markets are at Texarkana's Double Dose of Local: Two Farmers' Markets! 

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