The best arts & culture spots in Texarkana

“Judith McCarty School of Dancing kicks off fall enrollment this week with classes for ages 18 months and up, covering lyrical, acrobatics, hip hop, and drill team. Their dancers regularly land with Texas A&M Texarkana Dance Team, Pleasant Grove Showstoppers, and Texas HighSteppers.”

From the Texarkana newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Confederate Mothers Monument is a 1918 marble memorial with a soldier above and a mother below, one of the few Confederate monuments to include a woman. Swing by for a quick reality check on how the Lost Cause shaped public memory here, and read the inscriptions that still spark conversation.”

From the Texarkana newsletter, September 8, 2026

“Studio M Dance Academy turns “maybe I can” into confident pirouettes and clean eight-counts, with ballet, jazz, hip hop and more for all ages and levels taught by dedicated instructors. Fall registration is open now, so join the dance family and let your week actually feel lighter.”

From the Texarkana newsletter, September 18, 2026

“Texarkana’s elegant, early 20th-century Perot Theatre lines up concerts, musicals, plays and more, the kind of nights that make group chats quiet down for two acts. Take a minute this week to scout the upcoming calendar, pick a show, and treat yourself to some hometown sparkle.”

From the Texarkana newsletter, September 19, 2026

“All Stars Dance Center keeps Texarkana dancers inspired with classes that mix solid technique, real artistry and a personal push to grow. Registration for the 2026-2027 year is open, so hop into the Parent Access portal this week and snag a spot before the Nutcracker chatter starts.”

From the Texarkana newsletter, August 30, 2026

“Silvermoon Children’s Theatre turns the stage into “life training in disguise,” with classes and camps for young performers and a 2026 lineup that swings from Spelling Bee to Fiddler to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Catch a show, cheer the neighbors, maybe spark a new obsession.”

From the Texarkana newsletter, September 21, 2026

“Texarkana Museums System strings together our city’s story across the Museum of Regional History and the Ace of Clubs, from Wright Patman’s office replica to Caddo heritage. Pop in to learn, cool off, and maybe add your own memories to their Oral History Drive this week.”

From the Texarkana newsletter, September 17, 2026

“Need a quick brain break that still counts as local pride? The Museum of Regional History packs Texarkana stories into exhibits, from a replica of Wright Patman’s office to Caddo heritage, plus an Oral History Drive where you can add your own chapter.”

From the Texarkana newsletter, September 15, 2026