The weekend is almost here! We found some great events going on this weekend, Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20. Be sure to check out these great events from the Senior Expo to a Heart Walk, Poker Run and Rodeo action and more this weekend in Texarkana and a little beyond.

Senior Expo - Friday

The Senior Expo is back! If you are 55 or older and looking for information about health, finances, senior services and everyday life, here is the event you don't want to miss!  The 2026 Senior Expo is Friday, September 18, from 9 AM to noon at the Texarkana, Texas Convention Center, 4610 Cowhorn Creek Loop, across from Central Mall. More details at Texarkana Senior Expo Set for this Friday, September 18

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Farmers' Market - Saturday

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

Legacy Heart Walk - Saturday

The Legacy Heart Walk brings heart health education, prevention and movement.
The event is from 8 AM to Noon at Bringle Lake Park.
The goal? To bring everyone together for at least one hour of fitness and fellowship. There will be different levels of exercise from seated exercises to a short group walk to a 5.8-mile walk/run. More details at the Facebook events page

 

Motorcycle Poker Run Fundraiser - Saturday

Texarkana Harley-Davidson is getting riders together to hit the road for a great cause with a Poker Run benefiting the Alzheimer's Association. More details at Texarkana Harley Poker Run: Prizes, Raffles & Alzheimer's Ride

Miller County Fair Friday & Saturday - Fouke, Arkansas

Two nights of family fun, live entertainment, shopping, and rodeo action. It all takes place at the Miller County Fairgrounds on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19. Admission is $10, but the front gate can work with you on a family rate. More details at Family Fun & Hometown Rodeo at the Miller County Fair in Fouke

Tacos N' Tunes Tres Music and Golf Tournament Benefit - Sunday & Monday

Get ready to enjoy a great event with great live music and food on Sunday. Then it's the big golf tournament on Monday. This event benefits CASA and the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center, both making a difference in the lives of children in our area. More details at Tacos N' Tunes Tres Returns to Texarkana Sept. 20-21

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