Texarkana & Beyond: Your Jam-Packed Weekend Event Guide for September 26-28

The last weekend of September is here. There are some great events taking place in Texarkana, the surrounding areas, and beyond for Friday, September 26, through Sunday, September 28.

The Museum of Regional History - Texarkana and the Railroads Exhibit

A new exhibit called Texarkana and the Railroads is at the Museum of Regional History in Texarkana. This Saturday through October 5, they will offer all active-duty military personnel and their families free admission (up to five dependents) More details at Texarkana Museum Offers Free Entry for Active-Duty Military

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Be the Light 5K Run/Walk and Lantern/Candle Release

Be a part of the first Be the Light 5K Run/Walk and Lantern Release this Saturday, September 27, at 7 PM at 2600 St. Michael Drive. Hosted by Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, which supports NICU families during NICU Awareness Month. Read more at What To Know About The 2025 Be The Light 5K In Texarkana

Prayer Rally for Unity - Sunday

This Prayer rally is on Sunday, September 28th at 2 PM at the Downtown Post Office presented by Turning Point TXK. More details on the Facebook Events Page.

And Beyond...

Kids' Power Wheels Car Show & Glo Walk- New Boston

Saturday from 2 PM to 4 PM at T&P Trail Head Park in New Boston, Texas.. Trophies for Top 10, Best Decorated, Best Modified, Best In Show and People's Choice. This event benefits the Let's Battle Cancer Together Foundation. More details at the Facebook events page.

Glo Walk starts at 4 PM in honor of those who have been affected by Cancer. More details here.

The Nevada County Depot Museum

The Nevada County Depot Museum, just down the road from Texarkana in Prescott, Arkansas, has opened a new art exhibit that honors the late Spot Daniel. The exhibit called Elemental Faces:The Portraits of Spot Daniel. More details are at  Nevada County Museum to Exhibit Spot Daniel's Art

Arkansas PBS Family Day

This is a great event for the family. It's Arkansas PBS annual Family Day in Conway, Arkansas. This free event is Saturday, September 27, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Arkansas PBS headquarters. More details at Arkansas PBS to Host Free Family Day in Conway

Magic Screams at Majic Springs

It's back! Magic Screams returns to Magic Springs Theme and Water Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas.. Starting this Saturday, September 27 and runs through November 2. The park is open on Saturdays from 2 to 11 PM and Sundays from 2 to 9 PM. See more information at Magic Screams Kicks Off Fall in Hot Springs This Saturday

State Fair of Texas

The State Fair of Texas kicks off this weekend. Running from Friday, September 26, through Sunday, October 19. More details are at New Rules for the 2025 State Fair of Texas - Know Before You Go