Ark-La-Tex Challenge Charity Bike Ride

Three States – One Ride. Countryside ride through Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana each April. The race starts at Liberty-Eylau High School and takes you to three states and back. This ride benefits local non-profit, Texarkana Resources for the Disabled, Inc. • www.arklatexchallenge.com

Dine on the Line

Join Main Street Texarkana each October as one long dinner table is set up down the middle of the Texas and Arkansas border. There will also be vendors and music. 903.792.7191 • mainstreettexarkana.org

Four States Fair and Rodeo

A fun-filled, nine-day extravaganza each September. The fun begins with a downtown parade and continues for 9 days with live entertainment, the PRCA Rodeo, major concerts, a demolition derby, carnival, midway rides and games, exhibits, livestock shows, and plenty of food and fun for the whole family. 870.773.2941 • fourstatesfair.com

Four States Regional Triathlon

A premier short course triathlon held each summer. christusstmichaelfitness.org

A morning of fun in late-summer at Holiday Springs Water Park, thousands of rubber ducks are released into the water park’s lazy river. 903.614.2024 • christusstmichaelfoundation.org

Home and Garden Show

Each June, past and present NFL Superstars descend on Texarkana for a weekend full of football-related fun. Activities include the NFL Quiz Bowl, the Celebrity Golf Tournament and Celebrity Banquet. Also a football camp and dance camp are held for area youth where they are coached by professional NFL players and cheerleaders. 903-733-1179 • amachivision.org

Jeans & Bling is fun for all each October with a live band and celebrity lip-sync contest, dancing and great food. The event supports the local non-profit Hospice of Texarkana. 903.794.4163 • hospiceoftexarkana.org

Takes place in mid-June at the Four States Fair Entertainment Center. Dogs that qualify for the show are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The show usually features over 140 breeds. 870.773.2941 • kennelcluboftexarkana.org

One of only four NCAA Division II sanctioned bowls, the annual college football game features the highest place finisher in the Great American Conference that does not qualify for the Division II playoffs. liveunitedbowl.com

Bring the entire family to the annual regional “Electric” Christmas Parade. Held the first Monday night of December, lighted floats, bands, and “special” guests roll across two states. 903.792.7191 • mainstreettexarkana.org

The annual Mardi Gras Celebration is a Louisiana tradition with a Texarkana twist! Downtown Texarkana is transformed with food, vendors, and of course a parade! Catch some beads and enjoy the spirit of the Mardi Gras season!

Christmas shopping has never been easier. Join the Junior League on the weekend before Thanksgiving and choose from thousands of gifts from local and regional vendors. 870-772-9948 • jltexarkana.org

Free outdoor movies during the season at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana, USA. Check the website for a list of movies to be shown. 903.798.3978 • txparks.txkusa.org

The beautiful, historic Perot Theatre, provides the finest in national and international performing artists to Texarkana and the surrounding region. Whether you are looking for classical ballet, comedy antics, family friendly events, Tony-winning best, big name entertainers, or a musical range from opera to bluegrass, they have just what you’re looking for. 903.792.4992 • trahc.org

A weekend full of fun and excitement takes place every May in Downtown Texarkana. With live music day and night, the Miss RailFest Pageant, a rib cook-off, a kid’s play area, delicious food and an awesome fireworks display, RailFest is a great way to spend your weekend!

Two States – One Race in Texarkana, Texas and Arkansas each February. The race starts in downtown Texarkana and runs down historic State Line Avenue. partnershipforthepathway.org

Celebrate the Joy of the Season by slipping into your Santa Suits or Jingle Bells as we race, sprint, stroll and jingle away to raise funds to support the Ace of Clubs House, the Museum of Regional History, the P. J. Ahern Home and Discovery Place Children’s Museum. Also, enter your own festive Reindeer (dog) in one of the 8 Reindeer Categories in an adorably festive Reindeer Run Dog Show. 903.793.4831 texarkanamuseums.org

Spring Lake Park is home to various demonstrations, crafts and games of what makes the national Boy Scouts organization come alive. This April festival includes food vendors. A variety of activities and thousands of local scouts on-hand. 903.798.3978 • txparks.txkusa.org

A fireworks celebration held at the Four States Fair Grounds. Kids games, food vendors, entertainment and the largest fireworks display to be seen in the four-states area. 870.773.2941 • fourstatesfair.com

Each October, more than 7,000 participants, many organizations, and the determination of the Texarkana community, have established this event as the best of its kind, raising millions of dollars in its quest to cure breast cancer. 903.791.9585 • KomenTexarkana.org

This delicious food festival showcases cooking demonstrations, wine and beer pairings, and other events benefitting the Harvest Texarkana Regional Food Bank at the Four States Fair Grounds. 870.774.1398 • harvesttexarkana.org

TRAHC hosts both an annual regional juried student show and an annual juried adult exhibition each summer within the Regional Arts Center. See the best in local and regional artists reviewed by recognized and respected members of the national arts community. 903.792.4992 • trahc.org

Celebrating over 20 seasons, the Texarkana Repertory Company, Inc. holds performances at the Stillwell Theatre on the Texarkana College campus featuring performances “for the community, by the community.” For current season information call 903.831.STAR (7827) • texrep.org

This event, sponsored by Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area, features wine, art, music and food with wineries from across the State of Texas. Numerous merchants and local businesses will have a booth set up for the community to taste and purchase wines and gourmet treats. texarkanawinefestival.com