Here Are 5 Cool Things To Do This Weekend In Texarkana

This weekend in Texarkana is packed full of things you can do. Most of these events are family-friendly and most of them are free.

1. LIve Music In Texarkana. This weekend features some great music. From the rocking sounds of "Hinder" and "Buckcherry" to the country sounds of "Mike Mayberry and the Slowhands", you will find it all in Texarkana this weekend.

2. This weekend is going to be hot with the heat index in the 110 to the 115 range you need to be safe in the heat. I have a story for you about 10 ways to stay safe in the Summer heat.

3. If you are an "Alice In Wonderland" fan there is a "Mad Hatter" themed tea party on Saturday at the PJ Ahern home and the event is put on by the Texarkana Museum Systems.

4. There is a free movie at Crossties in downtown Texarkana, they will have the movie "Moana" tonight.

5. Free Bowling. Yes, your kids can bowl for free at Holiday Bowl on Saturday. And there is so much more to do than just bowl at Holiday Bowl. Check out the story for some videos of things to do while you are there.

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