Experience Texarkana

08/21/2025

Did you know: we have a half marathon that takes you across the state line? Come run in Texarkana, Texas and Texarkana - the Arkansas side at the Run the Line Half-Marathon!

Share with any runners you know!

The countdown is on. Registration opens at 7 PM on Thursday, August 28.

Join us at 6:45 pm for a LIVE kickoff for this year's race. We'll share updates on the race, compare training programs, and celebrate another year of great running to support trails in Texarkana.

08/20/2025

Save the date! Here is a sample of just three of the many exciting events to look forward to in Texarkana - the Arkansas side!

🥒 Pickle Fest Texarkana is coming up first on September 13th. You won't want to miss this, it's going to be huge. Be sure to RSVP to Texarkana Pickle Fest 2025 for all the event updates!

🎙 Tracy Lawrence Live In Texarkana, AR is after that on November 8th at the Loading Dock Stage at Front Street Texarkana.

🎄 Main Street Texarkana's annual Christmas parade will be on Monday December 1st at 7 PM. It's a cherished annual tradition that will wind it's way down Broad Street and we cannot wait!

What are you most excited for? Make plans to have some fun in Texarkana, Arkansas this coming fall, we can't wait to see you!

08/15/2025

Happy Friday! Our friends at the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce are ready for the weekend in their Experience Texarkana tees! ❤️ Doing something fun this weekend (on the Arkansas side 😉)? Tag us and we may share your photo!

08/15/2025

Happy from Texarkana - the Arkansas side! There are some wonderful places to unwind here. May we suggest:

1) Yoga at Life .
2) Yoga at Sling Fit Texarkana .
3) Check the schedule for a sound bath with Crystal Moon

Or, you could also:
1) Touch grass at Bobby Ferguson Park and enjoy a peaceful walk around the lake with Texarkana Arkansas Parks and Recreation.
2) Browse the galleries at The Gallery at 1894 .
3) Read a book with an excellent, and cozy, drink at Alley Cats Coffee Bar .

Come see us and relax for a while in Texarkana - the Arkansas side.

08/13/2025

📣 May we have your attention please: save the date!

They are coming back…. Ready to be spooked? 1923 Banana Club presents “An Evening with The Phantom” OCTOBER 23, 24, 25, & 30th ✨ and “The Return of Bigfoot” NOVEMBER 13, 14, & 15th ✨ Mark your calendars for our upcoming annual dinner theatres… Tickets will be available for online purchase at the end of August. We might even do an early bird special discount for those who purchase early …. Be there or be square in your favorite Texarkana hidden gem 💎

08/13/2025

A reminder: the Gateway Farmers Market is still happening!

🌾 Farmers Market Tomorrow! 🌾

Come see us bright and early tomorrow for the freshest local goodies! 🥰 We’ll have:
🫛 Fresh peas – perfect for a summer side dish
🌱 Crisp okra – fry it, pickle it, or toss it in a stew
🍅 Juicy tomatoes – straight from the vine
🍯 Various homemade jellies – sweet, fruity, and perfect for toast or biscuits

📍 Gateway Farmers Market
🗓 Tomorrow | ⏰ 7 AM – Sellout

Support your local farmers, grab some fresh produce, and take home a little taste of summer! 🍃✨

08/12/2025

EDIT: Winner has been drawn, Hope Ashley is our winner!
Pick up your prize at Fab/co - 3307 Texas Blvd, anytime from 9am - 5pm. If you need us to make arrangements to meet you or drop it somewhere more convenient, please shoot us a message. 🙂

We're celebrating our new website launch with a GIVEAWAY!

⭐ Make sure you're a follower of this page, Experience Texarkana.
⭐ Comment your favorite Texarkana restaurant (preferably on the Arkansas side 😉), and tag a friend you love hanging out with.

Friday we will draw a winner who gets a totebag filled with Texarkana goodies!
$25 to Hopkins Icehouse
2 free ice creams at Blue Rooster Scoop Shoppe
$20 to El Chico Cafe
& more!

08/12/2025

SAVE THE DATE and GET YOUR TICKETS because Tracy Lawrence is coming to Front Street Plaza for a concert on November 8th! You will not want to miss this amazing show. Tickets are available now and applications for food trucks are open.

All of the details and the link to buy tickets:
http://tracyintexarkana.com

08/11/2025

Did you hear the news? Emmie P's Bistro and Catering has new hours that include dinner time! That's right, they're now open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM! Be sure to follow their page so you'll always know what the specials are.

📍 112 Pine St Texarkana, AR

08/07/2025

Thanks to the Texarkana Gazette for helping us spread the news about our new website! 🖥️

TEXARKANA, Ark. -- The Texarkana, Arkansas Advertising and Promotion Commission has officially launched ExperienceTexarkana.com, a new tourism website designed to highlight the best of Texarkana and provide visitors with inspiration, tools and curated experiences to make the most of their trip to Te...