Events in Amarillo, TX

Enjoy a weekly storytime at the Don Harrington Discovery Center, held in a different spot around the center for little ones to discover. The program is included with admission or a Discovery Center Collective membership.

The 31st WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex brings top ranch teams from across the country together for high-level competition. Attendees can enjoy live Western music and shop for cowboy gear and handmade wares, all in a friendly atmosphere of camaraderie.

Designed for curious children ages 5 and under attending with a caregiver, this Wildcat Bluff Nature Center program blends storytime, creative making, and outdoor exploration. Educators share a nature-themed book, guide a simple craft or hands-on activity, and then lead an optional stroll on accessible Libb's Trail for stroller-friendly groups or on Wild Kitten's Loop for those ready for a different path. Themes rotate throughout the year, with topics like Paw-some New Year!, Fuzzy Valentines, Weather Wonders, Hop into Science, Beautiful Blooms, A Day at the Beach, Swoop and Soar!, Fossil Friday, Nature's Shapes, Thorns and Claws, Critter Camo, and Wild West Winter. There are two sessions to choose from. Plan for the weather and bring water, since the nature walk happens in a variety of conditions, and it may be shortened during rain. This program is included with general admission, Wildcat Bluff Nature Center membership, or Discovery Center Collective membership.

Enjoy delicious dining, time at the bar, and craft cocktails in the lounge as Billy Mata & The Texas Tradition provide live music for dancing. The Western Horseman in Amarillo hosts an evening that brings together food, drinks, and a live performance.

Rising talent in ranching takes center stage as top youth teams from across the nation face off in a world championship youth ranch rodeo. Competition spans branding, sorting, doctoring, trailer loading, and the wild steer race, showcasing their skill and teamwork.

Enjoy an evening of mead, food, live music, and Renaissance Faire-inspired activities at Creek House Honey Farm. Ticket holders can sample house-made meads paired with food at five stations and receive an event T-shirt and a wine glass to take home. The festival also offers food trucks, live music, LARP demonstrations, pottery and blacksmith demonstrations, horse riding, hayrides, fire pits, and shopping in the winery and retail store. Many activities are available without a ticket.

Advance your Reiki journey with Level 3, a training that deepens energetic practice, widens awareness, and begins preparing participants for the responsibilities of teaching and eventual mastery. The course includes receiving Level 3 symbols and an attunement, adding new methods to enhance and expand your work. Instruction pairs advanced energy techniques with Kundalini meditation, guiding students to engage with the upward flow of energy often described as rising through the body along the spine to the crown. In these traditions, Kundalini, a Sanskrit term linked to a coiled or circular force, is associated with broadened awareness, spiritual growth, heightened sensitivity, and transformative states of consciousness. A central focus is learning how attunements are performed. Students study the process step by step and observe how to attune others, laying a strong foundation for mentoring future practitioners and moving toward Reiki Master-level capability. Development continues outside the classroom through weekly, hands-on practice sessions that offer opportunities to work with others, strengthen technique, build confidence, and foster a deeper relationship with Reiki through real-world experience. Master exam eligibility requires 50 hours of hands-on Reiki practice, observation of attunements, and completion of Level 3 training. Prerequisites for enrollment are Reiki Level 2 plus 40 documented hours of hands-on work. Tuition is $400.

Meet animals who are available for adoption at Petco in Amarillo.

Yellow City Comedy’s open mic night offers a free evening of comedy for performers ready to take the mic and anyone who would rather watch. Enjoy friends, fun, and laughter at The Circus Room on historic Route 66.

A community-wide shopping experience brings together independently owned boutiques in Amarillo. Browse local shops, find Pink Friday shopping specials, and take part in a boutique bingo crawl with chances to win raffle prizes. Participating businesses will also donate giveaways. The event aims to connect the community with local boutiques and encourage support for small businesses.

Hear Principal Horn Guglielmo Manfredi perform Reinhold Glière’s Horn Concerto, alongside the ASYO Youth Symphony in a special Side by Side Project. The program celebrates Edward Elgar with Marches No. 1 and No. 4 and The Music Makers, featuring mezzo-soprano Emily Pulley, conductor George Jackson, and the Amarillo Master Chorale.

Now in its second year, the GAFPA Craft & Vendor Show brings together vendors, crafters, makers, boutiques, and food trucks for a lively marketplace. Booths are first come, first served, and payment at registration is required to confirm a space. Applicants who have already submitted forms but not yet paid are encouraged to complete payment to secure their spot. Registration is open and booths are going quickly, with 40 booths and counting. Each booth helps support the Greater Amarillo Foster Parent Association and its mission to serve foster, adoptive, and kinship families throughout the Texas Panhandle.

In celebration of the Don Harrington Discovery Center’s 50th anniversary, the Space Theater features a Pink Floyd laser light experience set to The Dark Side of the Moon. Album tracks fill the dome while vivid visuals create an immersive show. Tickets should be purchased in advance at $5 per person for the show only, or $15 per person for a combined option that includes the show and Discovery Center non-member admission, available by pre-sale only. Each reserved ticket includes one box of popcorn. The Discovery Center offers extended evening hours on show nights so visitors can also explore the Year of the Dinos traveling exhibits. Discovery Center memberships include admission during these evening hours, while tickets to the Pink Floyd presentations are sold separately.

Campers ages 4 to 11 can explore the science of food and changing seasons through hands-on lessons in topics such as digestion and plant science. A STEAM-based curriculum and qualified teachers support learning at each camper’s level. Campers can also explore the Ice Dinosaurs exhibit and experience science demonstrations. Full-day and half-day options are available. Participants must be at least 5 years old for full-day camp. Pre-care and after-care are available for an additional fee.

A festive night of dancing, dinner, and philanthropy raises funds for Jack’s Place Counseling Center. The program features live music by Cameron James Smith along with time on the dance floor, a catered meal, an open bar, and a live auction. Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased through the Jack’s Place website. Proceeds support free, high quality mental health care for youth across the Texas Panhandle, so every ticket helps expand access to care.

The Baddie Mixed Doubles Cup is a mixed doubles bowling tournament. Teams must have one female and one male, though two women may bowl together if a male partner is unavailable. The tournament uses a modified house shot and follows the rules listed under the tournaments section of the Bowling Baddies Club website. Teams bowl eight games across 32 lanes, with cash prizes awarded to one in every six places before the top five teams advance to a Baker-style stepladder. The stepladder consists of two games of total-pinfall Baker format, with a woman bowling the 10th frame, and the lanes will be reoiled for this round. First place is guaranteed $5,000 regardless of the number of entries. Team handicap is 70% of 420, capped at 56 pins per game. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required through Venmo or Cash App. Players must attend a bowlers meeting, and a sweeper will also be held. Results, brackets, singles results, and high-game results will be posted live during the tournament, with QR codes available to look them up.

Photographers, models, makeup artists, and anyone interested in photography are invited to gather for pizza and conversation. The discussion will include preparing prints for Tri State, along with other photography topics. It is also an opportunity for people new to photography to meet and talk with other photographers.

CFMOTO USA will be at the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show in Amarillo, Texas, presenting the 2027 models of its ATVs and UTVs. Visitors can explore the latest machines, get details on performance and durability, and speak with the CFMOTO team about practical uses for farm and ranch work. The showcase takes place at the Amarillo Civic Center.

Rockwell Event Center hosts a tribute rock showcase featuring Skidd Row, billed as a Youth Gone Wild tribute, alongside GN’R Reloaded, a tribute to Guns N’ Roses.

Hosted by Ink Masters Tattoo Show, this four day expo brings live, on-the-spot tattooing and piercings to the Spark By Hilton. Attendees can connect with artists offering a wide range of styles, including realism, traditional, black and grey, and bold color, making it easy to find the right match for your idea. Tickets are available at the door only. Single day admission ranges from $20 to $25, and weekend passes are $40. With the purchase of an entrance pass, guests can enter free raffles for a chance at $1,200 in tattoo work with attending artists of your choice. Raffle entrants must be 18 with a valid ID and be present to win. All ages are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Tattoo services are limited to those 18 and over with a valid ID.

Northside Toy Drive’s 14th Annual Black Tie Affair sets a Christmas gala and ball atmosphere at the Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Ballroom. Attendees should bring an unwrapped toy. The evening features cocktails, dinner, casino games, and live music from Nubreed. Reserved seating for eight is offered at $500 and $1,000 table levels.

Shop for Christmas gifts at this outdoor handmade and homemade vendor market featuring Canyon Farmers Market vendors, coffee, the Canyon Area Library, activities, and gift wrapping. Local shops will also be open.

Enjoy a free concert in the AC Concert Hall Theater.

A free educational lunch for former Pantex Plant workers shares how attendees may qualify for compensation, health benefits, and in home care at no cost. Presented by CNS Cares, a home care provider serving the energy sector, this ongoing series meets on the third Thursday at Joe Taco on Georgia. Capacity is limited, so please call 806-847-7963 or 806-670-9667 to reserve a spot.

Enjoy a sparkling holiday celebration featuring favorite carols, classic music, and a sing-along. This stand-alone concert is an Amarillo holiday tradition and is not part of the subscription series. Free tickets for veterans and first responders are offered for Heroes Night.

At Llano Cemetery & Mausoleum in Amarillo, this observance is part of a nationwide day of remembrance where people place balsam wreaths on veterans’ headstones and speak each name aloud to keep every memory present. The purpose centers on remembrance, honor, and education so the service and sacrifice of those who served are not forgotten.

Youth ages 7 and up can take part in a homeschool archery lesson. The cost is $10 per person, and all equipment is provided. Space is limited, and sign-up is required.

At The Amarillo Magic Co, a special New Year’s Eve edition of Illusions After Dark delivers an evening of wonder that blends astonishing illusions, quick sleight of hand, laughter, and mystery, all building to a live countdown to midnight and a festive celebration. The experience features mind reading, engaging audience participation, and classic stage magic with live doves and Bandit the rabbit. Presented in an intimate theater where every seat is close to the action, it offers a 90 minute live theater magic experience that concludes with a celebratory finish. It serves as a relaxed alternative to crowded bars and long lines, and is well suited for date night, couples, friends enjoying a night out, and families with older children. Welcome the next chapter with shared laughter, close-up amazement, and moments that feel a little impossible.

Session 2 of archery and outdoor skills classes begins, welcoming participants ages nine and up. Tuition is $75 per month and includes a one-hour class each week along with an unlimited Archery Membership, with the option to add a private lesson for $25. The registration fee includes a t-shirt. This session lasts 20 weeks, and participants may enroll in this session alone or take both sessions. Space is limited.