Love, Honor, and Endurance, Don’t Miss These Texarkana Area Events This Weekend

Love is in the air this weekend and even if you aren't one to celebrate Valentine's Day, it's still a great weekend to get together with friends and family and enjoy some of the great events going on in the Texarkana area this weekend, February 13 through the 15.

 27th Annual Veterans’ Benefit Chili Cook-Off - Friday, Feb. 13

The Texarkana Area Veterans Council is on Friday from 11 to 1 PM at the American Legion Post in downtown Texarkana. Enjoy delicious Chili and or Gumbo for a small fee going to a great cause! Get all the details at Veterans’ Benefit Chili & Gumbo Cook-Off Returns to Texarkana Fri

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Valentine Day Tree Seedling Giveaway Saturday, Feb 14

Plant lovers unite! The Bowie County Master Gardeners, along with the Texas A&M Forest Service, are having their FREE tree seedling giveaway on Valentine's Day. It begins at 9 AM on Saturday. at Trailhead Park Pavilion, 200 South Ellis Street in New Boston, Texas. More details are at Free Tree Seedling Giveaway At Trailhead Park In New Boston

Texarkana Dining Ideas for Valentine's Day

It's Valentine's Day Weekend. Looking for a great place to eat? We asked our listeners  'What's your favorite restaurant in the Texarkana area for a great Valentine's Day dinner?' They came up with some great places to eat for every budget! Read more at Best Texarkana Restaurants for Valentine’s Day 2026

Valentine's Day Events in Texarkana

Looking for some great Valentine's Day-themed events? We found these events going on in Texarkana. Get all the details at Valentine's Day Events In Texarkana: What To Expect In 2026

16th Year For The Run the Line Half Marathon USATF-Certified Sanctioned Event

After a nice dinner and chocolates for Valentine's Day, this is the perfect way to get rid of those calories! It's the Run the Line Half Marathon on Sunday morning. The run is a 13.1-mile course through Texas and Arkansas. It all starts up this Sunday morning, February 15. All the details are at What To Know About The Run The Line Half Marathon 2026