Pickle Fest, Monster Trucks, Haunted Houses & More in Texarkana This Weekend October 9 & 10

It's another weekend and more great events are taking place. We found something for everyone. From Pickles to Pumpkins, a chili cook-off to monster trucks to fresh produce and corn mazes to a spooky trail and a haunted house. Check out all these great events in Texarkana and beyond!

West 7th Street Fear and Fall Fest House of Horror

Open Friday and Saturday at 7 PM. You can get ticket prices on their Facebook page. Prepare to be scared!

Gateway Farmers' Market - Saturday

Gateway Farmers Market (Arkansas side) opens at 7 AM and goes to noon. Now open all year round! They have fresh vegetables, local honey, farm-fresh eggs, baked goods, homemade jellies & Jams, crafts and more. Located at 602 East Jefferson in Texarkana, Arkansas. 

Pickle Fest Texarkana - Saturday

The 2nd Annual Pickle Fest Texarkana will kick off on Saturday, October 10 at Front Street Festival Plaza in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas. Presented by title sponsor Red River Credit Union, this year's festival is bringing back all the favorite activities from last year while adding a few new attractions. More information at 2nd Annual Texarkana Pickle Fest Guide: Oct 10 Family Event

Monster Trucks Nitro Tour - Saturday

Ready for loud monster trucks and flying dirt? The Monster Truck Nitro Tour heads to Texarkana on Saturday, October 10 at Texarkana 67 Speedway. More details at Monster Truck Nitro Tour Coming to Texarkana 67 Speedway

Pumpkin Patches

Looking for the perfect pumpkin or a location for family photos? Here's where they are in our area. Read more at Best Pumpkin Patches Near Texarkana to Visit This Fall

Cass County Peace Officer Association Chili Cook-Off

The Cass County Peace Officer Association Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by Atlanta Dairy Queen, is set for Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Atlanta Visitor Center & Museum in downtown Atlanta, Texas. More details at Cass County Peace Officer Chili Cook-Off Set for October 10

Piney Park Fall Festival & Spooky Trail - in  Marshall, Friday & Saturday

Piney Park is ready for the fall, fun and Halloween too! Find out about tickets and all the fun attractions at Piney Park Fall Festival & Spooky Trail Guide in Marshall, TX

Corn Mazes Not Too Far From Texarkana

One of the coolest things to see in the fall is corn mazes. There aren't very many out there, but we found three within driving distance from Texarkana. These three corn maze destinations also offer other activities too! See more at Best Fall Corn Mazes Near Texarkana to Visit This Season