Texarkana Weekend Event Roundup: School Supply Drives, Cornhole, and Farmers Markets

It really is the dog days of summer, but that's okay because there are still a few great events to check out this weekend!

Texarkana Farmers Market and Gateway Farmers Markets -Saturday

Gateway Farmers Market (Arkansas side) opens at 7 AM and goes to noon. Located at 602 East Jefferson in Texarkana, Arkansas.

Glow into the School Year - Teen Wellness Block Party & Backpack Giveaway - Friday

This is a great event for teenagers getting ready for back to school at Riverview Behavioral Health's first-ever Glow Into the School Year: Teen Wellness Block Party & Backpack Giveaway! Friday evening from 6:30 PM to 9 PM on Arkansas Blvd in Texarkana. Read more at Riverview Hosting Backpack Giveaway in Texarkana This Friday

Randy Sams Invitational Cornhole Tournament - Sunday

Here's your chance to have fun and help the Randy Sams Shelter. It's the Randy Sams Invitational Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, August 2. The tournament starts at 3 PM at the Arkansas Elks Club, 4701 Garland Avenue in Texarkana, Arkansas. More details at Cornhole Tournament August 2 to Benefit Randy Sams Shelter

Heart and Hands Community Outreach Group's Back to School Event - Saturday

Saturday from 12 PM to 5 PM at Bobby Ferguson Park in Texarkana, Arkansas. Free backpacks and school supplies while supplies last. Kids can enjoy a bounce house plus food like popcorn, hot dogs, shaved ice, and more! More details on Facebook.

Perseid Meteor Shower -Now Through August

The annual Perseid meteor shower is going on now through August 24, It will peek in mid-August around the 12th and 13th. More details at How to Watch the 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower in Texarkana

And Beyond... in New Boston

9th Annual West Bowie County Back to School Bash - Saturday

It is the 9th Annual West Bowie County Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 1, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Plentiful Harvest located at 500 N. Merrill Street in New Boston, Texas. Get free backpacks and school supplies while supplies last, and kids get free haircuts. Plus, there will be bounce houses, face painting, food and more. All the details at Free School Supplies & Haircuts: New Boston Event Aug. 1