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Play Here's Activity Roundup for Oct. 19 to 26, with Globetrotters, 'Little Women,' haunts, Vietnam art, festivals, more

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WT's "Little Women" concludes its run this weekend.
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By Chip Chandler — Digital Content Producer

With shooting cowboys, Little Women, community festivals, haunted houses and more, the week ahead is simply stuffed with fun. Check out all of the activity and event options heading your way through Oct. 26.

 

Thursday

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association: The world-championship competition features cowboys riding in a timed event using two .45 caliber single-action revolvers, each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition that can pop the balloons they’re aiming for from up to about 15 feet away. (8 a.m.; continues through Saturday. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Free. 806-376-7767)

Artistic Escapes: Learn to paint a sugar skull tree on a 16x20 canvas at this event at Burn Studio. Adults-only, with BYOB and snacks. (6 p.m. Thursday, Burn Studio, 4111 Business Park Drive. $30. 806-535-4419)

Cookies, Cupcakes & Cabernet: Learn cookie and cupcake decorating tips with complimentary wine and snacks at The Ruffled Cup. Adults only, and space is limited. (7 p.m. Thursday, The Ruffled Cup, 3440 S. Bell St., Unit 130. $25. 806-318-3961)

Halloween Paint Night: Paint a Halloween-themed work with artist Shanda O'Neill at Dado's Art Place. Only 10 spots available, and attendees can bring drinks and snacks. (7 p.m. Thursday, Dado's Art Place, 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 97. $32.64. soneillartist@yahoo.com)

The Texas Gun Frontier and the Travails of Mexican History: University of California borderlands historian Brian DeLay will speak. (7 p.m. Thursday, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum Hazlewood Lecture Hall, 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon. Free. 806-651-2244)

Harlem Globetrotters: The basketball superstars return to town on their latest world tour. (7 p.m. Thursday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St. $23.50 to $93.50, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

WT fall choir concert: The West Texas A&M University ensemble will perform. (7:30 p.m. Thursday, Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall, free. 806-651-2840)

Little Women: West Texas A&M University's theater department will continue its season with this musical adaptation of the beloved Louisa May Alcott. You can read my preview here. I saw the show last week and was delightedly surprised. I've listened to the cast recording a couple of times and wasn't particularly taken with it, but director Andrew Barratt Lewis' staging (and the set of Tana Roberson) really brought it to life nicely. The young cast is, almost to a person, extraordinarily solid, but special kudos to Maddie Todd as the fiery Jo and Laurel Smalley as Marmee. Quite recommended. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday. WT Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex. Tickets $16 adults, $12 students, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

 

Friday

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association: The world-championship competition features cowboys riding in a timed event using two .45 caliber single-action revolvers, each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition that can pop the balloons they’re aiming for from up to about 15 feet away. (8 a.m.; continues through Saturday. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Free. 806-376-7767)

Maxwell's Country Fun and Maze: The family attraction offers activities, games and a 10th anniversary corn maze across 80 acres. (5 to 9 p.m. Friday; open weekends through Oct. 29. 12908 S. Bell St. Admission $11.95 plus tax for ages 3 and older (online tickets are $1 less), $10 each for groups, $29.95 for season pass and $5.99 for Bounce Back Pass, all plus tax. ​Zip lines are an additional $2 per ride or $5 for three rides. Apples for the apple cannon are sold by medium or large buckets. 806-373-9600)

Pumpkin Patch: Personalize a pumpkin patch on a 16x20 canvas at Spirited Expressions, and bring your own food and beverages, including adult beverages. (6 p.m. Friday, Spirited Expressions, 2600 Paramount Blvd., Suite G1. $25. 806-382-3404)

Unlikely Friends: Celerate the opening of Same Kind of Different As Me — which tells the story of a formerly homeless man, Denver Moore, whose art is represented by Amarillo's Cerulean Gallery — with an evening featuring an art show of Moore's work and a screening of the film. Each ticket pays for not only the purchaser, but also a member of Panhandle Adult Rebuilding Center, to attend the art show and the exclusive screening. PARC offers homeless adults a place to come during the day to take part in projects and activities. (6 p.m. Friday art show and 7:30 p.m. screening, Cerulean Gallery, 814 S. Taylor St., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive. Tickets $30. 806-367-8024)

Fall Party: Celebrate the season with books, crafts, games and a screening of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown(6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Amarillo Public Library Southwest Branch, 6801 S.W. 45th Ave. Free. 806-359-2094)

Amarillo Scaregrounds: The haunt features five scenarios in one location. (7 p.m. to midnight Friday, 2736 S.W. 10th Ave., $5, $15 and $20 per haunt; $35 for all; $50 for unlimited access. 806-367-9516)

Outer Darkness: The newest Amarillo haunt is a hellish nightmare. (7 p.m. to midnight Friday, 500 S. Harrison St. $15)

6th Street Massacre: The Route 66 haunt returns. (7 p.m. to midnight Friday; continues Fridays and Saturdays through October, plus Oct. 31. 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave. Admission $20. 806-337-0749)

Van Buren Frightmare: The downtown haunt scares up some new frights. (7 p.m. to midnight Friday; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 to 31. 816 S. Van Buren St. $20. 806-373-2292)

Vietnam exhibitions: A trio of art exhibitions — Shared Experience by Vietnamese immigrants Du Chau and Anh-Thuy Nguyen, Paintings and Photography of Larry R. Collins and The Soul of Vietnam: A Portrait of the North by Lawrence D'Attilio — will open at Amarillo Museum of Art(7 p.m. Friday reception; on view through Dec. 30. Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren St. Free. 806-371-5050) 

Mad Hatter's Ball: Don't be late for this very important date, benefiting the Amarillo Botanical Gardens. (7:05 p.m. Friday; VIP party begins at 6 p.m. Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive. $100; $1,000 for table of eight. 806-352-6513)

An American Celebration: The Amarillo Symphony continues its season with a pops concert featuring John Phillips Sousa marches, salutes to the armed forces, Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and more(7:30 p.m. Friday, Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $15 to $54, plus fees. 806-376-8782)

Little Women: West Texas A&M University's theater department will continue its season with this musical adaptation of the beloved Louisa May Alcott. You can read my preview here(7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday. WT Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex. Tickets $16 adults, $12 students, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

Zombie Zipline & Monster Maze: The Starlight Ranch brings the scares with this new attraction, adding a Halloween flair to its zipline and maze activities. (8 p.m. to midnight Friday, 1415 Sunrise Drive. $10 maze, $15 zip line, $25 both; specials may be offered. 806-340-8584)

Midnight Movies: The Tascosa Drive-In will host a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show — costumes and participation encouraged. (midnight Friday; gates open at 11 p.m. Tascosa Drive-In, 1999 Dumas Drive. $8 adults, $4 children. 806-383-3882)

 

Saturday

Canadian Fall Foliage Festival: Celebrate the colors of autumn at this annual town-wide event in Canadian, including foliage tours, art shows, a car show and more. (Saturday and 22, various locations in Canadian. 806-323-6234)

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association: The world-championship competition features cowboys riding in a timed event using two .45 caliber single-action revolvers, each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition that can pop the balloons they’re aiming for from up to about 15 feet away. (8 a.m.; continues through Saturday. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Free. 806-376-7767)

Heart Walk: Participants will tread a 5K course, with donations benefitting American Heart Association. The day also will include a kids zone and a food tent. (9:30 a.m. Saturday, Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive. Free. 866-430-9255)

Clip for the CureRegis Salons and MasterCuts will donate 10 percent of proceeds to the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research(10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Westgate Mall, 7701 W. Interstate 40. 806-359-4334)

Fall Festival: The Top O' Texas Trade Days in Pampa will host this festival, featuring live music, food trucks, fall snacks, pie contest, crafts, shopping and more. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Norris Rodeo Pavilion at Recreation Park, east of town on Texas Highway 60.)

Pumpkin Painting: Families can paint pumpkins or canvases together in this activity at Art Trek Studio(10 a.m. Saturday, Art Trek Studio, 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 60. Cost TBA. 806-559-7239)

Maxwell's Country Fun and Maze: The family attraction offers activities, games and a 10th anniversary corn maze across 80 acres. (10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; open weekends through Oct. 29. 12908 S. Bell St. Admission $11.95 plus tax for ages 3 and older (online tickets are $1 less), $10 each for groups, $29.95 for season pass and $5.99 for Bounce Back Pass, all plus tax. ​Zip lines are an additional $2 per ride or $5 for three rides. Apples for the apple cannon are sold by medium or large buckets. 806-373-9600)

CASA Game Day: The Court Appointed Special Advocates will host this "ultimate college game day," with attendees encouraged to wear fan attire as games play on several screens. The party will include tailgate food and drink, a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia, and a cornhole tournament; entry fee is $5. (11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Amarillo National Bank Skyline Room, 410 S. Taylor St. Tickets $40. 806-373-2272)

Family Funday: Find painting inspiration in A Nightmare Before Christmas at this event at Burn Studio(1 p.m. Saturday, Burn Studio, 4111 Business Park Drive. $20 for 11x14 canvas, $30 for 16x20 canvas. 806-535-4419)

Shoot Out T1D sporting clays shoot-out: This clay shoot-out is hosted by TOADS (Type One Area Diabetic Support) and also will feature dinner and an after party. (1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, River Breaks Ranch, 7802 Durrett Drive, $275 single shooter and two party tickets, $1,000 four-person team with eight party tickets, or $50 for party. 806-567-8005)

Kid's Cat with Pumpkin: Kids can paint with adult supervision in this event at Kudos Art Studio(2 p.m. Saturday, Kudos Art Studio, 7406 S.W. 34th Ave., Suite 28. $25. 806-654-6173)

Peaches for Paws: This new event, which will raise money and awareness for Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, will feature kids activities, food trucks, the Mani Camper, a silent auction and a meet-and-greet with the center's ambassador possum, fox, skunk, prairie dog and snake. It also will feature music from Amarillo bands and musicians Maggie Burt, Uncle Puppy & The RejectsJ. Trial Band and Jason Hodges & The Panhandle Playboys. (2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street. Free; donation encouraged. 806-355-5930)

Wolf Fest 2017: This central Amarillo neighborhood celebration at YCSF Craft, 2916 Wolflin Ave., will feature food from YCSF, 575 Pizzeria and Taste Dessert Bar, with craft beer, wine and cider. The event also will feature games, a record swap, and live music by The WookiesRaydon and DJs Rupert the Duke and Giant Feet(2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, YCSF Craft, 2916 Wolflin Ave., free. 806-353-9273)

Historical Twilight Tour: Take hay-ride or walking tours around Llano Cemetery to learn more about Amarillo's pioneers and other significant figures. (3 to 7 p.m., Llano Cemetery, 2900 S. Hayes St. Free. 806-376-4538)

Pumpkin Carving Contest: Kids can enter this pumpkin decorating contest at The Mudd Rack(3:30 p.m. Saturday, The Mudd Rack, 500 E. Hastings Ave. No cover. 806-381-2599)

Monster Bowl: Come in costume for this bowling fundraiser for Junior Achievement of the High Plains(5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Western Bowl, 5120 Canyon Drive. Entry fee $300 for team of five. 806-355-0045)

KLC Kids Fall Festival: Wear costumes, play games and enter contests at this event for St. George's Episcopal Church. Each child should bring one bag of candy for care packages for children in Amarillo homeless shelters. (6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, St. George's Episcopal Church, 2516 Fourth Ave. in Canyon. Free. 806-231-3098) 

Mummy: Get all wrapped up in this painting experience at Spirited Expressions, and bring your own food and beverages, including adult beverages. (6 p.m. Saturday, Spirited Expressions, 2600 Paramount Blvd., Suite G1. $25. 806-382-3404)

Randall County Steak Out: Enjoy a staeak dinner, silent auction and dance to the music of Agave Posse at this fundraiser for Randall County 4-H. (6:30 p.m. Saturday, West Texas A&M University First United Bank Center, 3301 Fourth Ave., Canyon. $100 per couple. 806-674-1852)

Triptych: This pop-up art show will feature three women — Luz Angela Crawford from Columbia, Anne Amerson from Amarillo and Patrizia da Milano from Italy — from three continents making art in three mediums (ceramic, collage and paint, respectively). (6:30 p.m. Saturday, Bechtol Fine Arts, 16581 Hope Road. Free. 806-681-8321) 

Amarillo Scaregrounds: The haunt features five scenarios in one location. (7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, 2736 S.W. 10th Ave., $5, $15 and $20 per haunt; $35 for all; $50 for unlimited access. 806-367-9516)

Outer Darkness: The newest Amarillo haunt is a hellish nightmare. (7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, 500 S. Harrison St. $15)

6th Street Massacre: The Route 66 haunt returns. (7 p.m. to midnight Saturday; continues Fridays and Saturdays through October, plus Oct. 31. 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave. Admission $20. 806-337-0749)

Van Buren Frightmare: The downtown haunt scares up some new frights. (7 p.m. to midnight Saturday; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 to 31. 816 S. Van Buren St. $20. 806-373-2292)

An American Celebration: The Amarillo Symphony continues its season with a pops concert featuring John Phillips Sousa marches, salutes to the armed forces, Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and more(7:30 p.m. Saturday, Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $15 to $54, plus fees. 806-376-8782)

Folktober: This offshoot of High Plains Public Radio's Living Room Concerts series will continue with Nashville-based Americana trio Renfree Isaacs(7:30 p.m. Saturday, Chalice Abbey Center for Spirituality and the Arts, 2717 Stanley St. Suggested donation $15. 806-367-9088)

The Witches' Ball: Get your spook on at this formal ball (where witches' costumes are required) that will raise money for Amarillo-Panhandle Humane Society.  Marquis of Vaudeville and Deathbelles will perform. (7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hilton Garden Inn, 9000 W. Interstate 40. Tickets $55 singles, $100 couples.)

Little Women: West Texas A&M University's theater department will continue its season with this musical adaptation of the beloved Louisa May Alcott. You can read my preview here(7:30 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday. WT Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex. Tickets $16 adults, $12 students, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

Zombie Zipline & Monster Maze: The Starlight Ranch brings the scares with this new attraction, adding a Halloween flair to its zipline and maze activities. (8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, 1415 Sunrise Drive. $10 maze, $15 zip line, $25 both; specials may be offered. 806-340-8584)

Masquerade Soiree: This masked ball at City Studios will include a costume contest catwalk, a body paint fashion show, silent auction and more. Masks are required; costumes are not. Adults only; BYOB. (10 p.m. Saturday, City Studios, 3701 Plains Blvd. Suite 25. $10 general, $25 VIP. 806-282-6573)

Midnight Movies: The Tascosa Drive-In will host a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show — costumes and participation encouraged. (midnight Friday; gates open at 11 p.m. Tascosa Drive-In, 1999 Dumas Drive. $8 adults, $4 children. 806-383-3882)

 

Sunday

Maxwell's Country Fun and Maze: The family attraction offers activities, games and a 10th anniversary corn maze across 80 acres. (1 to 9 p.m. Sunday; open weekends through Oct. 29. 12908 S. Bell St. Admission $11.95 plus tax for ages 3 and older (online tickets are $1 less), $10 each for groups, $29.95 for season pass and $5.99 for Bounce Back Pass, all plus tax. ​Zip lines are an additional $2 per ride or $5 for three rides. Apples for the apple cannon are sold by medium or large buckets. 806-373-9600)

Little Women: West Texas A&M University's theater department will continue its season with this musical adaptation of the beloved Louisa May Alcott, closing today. You can read my preview here(2:30 p.m. Sunday. WT Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex. Tickets $16 adults, $12 students, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

 

Monday

Pumpkins and ornaments: Paint pumpkins on wood in this activity at Art Trek Studio(6 p.m. Monday, Art Trek Studio, 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 60. Cost $40. 806-559-7239)

 

Tuesday

Fourth Tuesday Book Club: Discuss William Humphrey's Home from the Hill(11 a.m. Tuesday, Amarillo Public Library Southwest Branch, 6801 S.W. 45th Ave. Free. 806-359-2094)

Monster Teeth: This art exhibition by William Lebeda will hang from Thursday to Nov. 25, though it won't have an official "opening reception" until Tuesday. (5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dord Fitz Formal Gallery at West Texas A&M University's Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. 806-651-2792)

Artistic Escapes: Learn to paint a fall landscape with aspens on a 16x20 canvas at this event at Burn Studio. Adults-only, with BYOB and snacks. (6 p.m. Tuesday, Burn Studio, 4111 Business Park Drive. $30. 806-535-4419)

Frankenstein: Paint the immortal creature at Spirited Expressions, and bring your own food and beverages, including adult beverages. (6 p.m. Tuesday, Spirited Expressions, 2600 Paramount Blvd., Suite G1. $10. 806-382-3404)

Jazztober: The Amarillo Cultural District outdoor concert series will wrap up with the Amarillo College Jazz Band(6 p.m. Tuesday, Historic Bivins Mansion, 1000 S. Polk St., free. 806-372-6744)

Family Night: Kids ages 5 and older can create a magical tree on an 8x10 canvas at Kudos Art Studio(6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kudos Art Studio, 7406 S.W. 34th Ave., Suite 28. $12. 806-654-6173)

Amarillo College Suzuki solo recital: Students in the program will perform. (7 p.m. Tuesday, AC Concert Hall Theatre. Free. 806-371-5346)

 

Wednesday

Fall Boo-Grass Jamboree: The Panhandle Bluegrass & Old-Tyme Music Association's 10th annual event will feature impromptu jam sessions all weekend. Costumes are encouraged. (Wednesday to 28, Fifth Season Inn & Suites, 6801 W. Interstate 40. Special hotel rates available, music is free. 806-372-2826)

Fall Festival: Costumes are encouraged at this festival at Central Church of Christ, which also features a pumpkin carving and pumpkin decorating contest. Admission includes a ticket for one free dinner item and drink. (6 p.m. Wednesday, Central Church of Christ, 1401 S. Monroe St. Free. 806-373-4389)

Fall Festival: Go trick or treating at this annual event at Saint Stephen Church, with free photos and games and a chili supper for an extra charge. (6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Saint Stephen Church, 4600 S. Western St. Free; food extra. 806-355-7271)

Friendly Scarecrow: Paint this affable man of straw at Spirited Expressions, and bring your own food and beverages, including adult beverages. (6 p.m. Wednesday, Spirited Expressions, 2600 Paramount Blvd., Suite G1. $15. 806-382-3404)

Hockey 'n' Heels: Women will learn more about the game in this adults-only Hockey 101 event. (6 p.m. Wednesday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Hospitality Room, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets TBA. 806-242-1122)

Trunk or Treat: This event from First Christian Church Disciples of Christ will feature a costume contest; free hot dogs, chips and drink; football toss; basketball shoot; bounce house; and more. (6 p.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church, 3001 Wolflin Ave., free with one can of food. 806-355-6526)

Hallowen Party: Wear scary or sexy costumes for these festivities at Guitars & Cadillacs, featuring music from DJ Element(9 p.m. Oct. 28, Guitars & Cadillacs, 3601 Olsen Blvd. 806-322-7979)

 

Oct. 26

Fall Boo-Grass Jamboree: The Panhandle Bluegrass & Old-Tyme Music Association's 10th annual event will feature impromptu jam sessions all weekend. Costumes are encouraged. (Wednesday to 28, Fifth Season Inn & Suites, 6801 W. Interstate 40. Special hotel rates available, music is free. 806-372-2826)

Downtown Lunchtime Book Club: Join the discussion of Kurt Vonnegut's Hocus Pocus(12:15 p.m. Oct. 26, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

The Detective: An Escape Room: Help a private eye escape a soon-to-collapse building in this activity for teams of two to six (including at least one member younger than 18) Sign-up begins Thursday; space limited to eight teams. (3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Amarillo Public Library Northwest Branch, 6100 W. Ninth Ave. Free. 806-359-2035)

Fall Festival: Enjoy live music, food and drinks at this shopping expo at Texas Trio, with guests City Boots, M Street Studio and Thompson's Gift Shop. (5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26, Texas Trio, 5073 S. Coulter St., Suite 2. 806-677-0499)

Artistic Escapes: Learn to paint a fall sunflower on a 16x20 canvas at this event at Burn Studio. Adults-only, with BYOB and snacks. (6 p.m. Oct. 26, Burn Studio, 4111 Business Park Drive. $30. 806-535-4419)

Great White Pumpkin: Save at this "Thrifty Thursday" event at Spirited Expressions, and bring your own food and beverages, including adult beverages. (6 p.m. Oct. 26, Spirited Expressions, 2600 Paramount Blvd., Suite G1. $20. 806-382-3404)

$20 Surprise: Paint a holiday cutout at a lower price at Art Trek Studio(6 p.m. Oct. 26, Art Trek Studio, 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 60. Cost $20. 806-559-7239)

The Architecture of Landscape: Photographer Robert Hirsh founded the Southern Light Gallery in 1977 and now returns with an exhibition of his work. (6 p.m. Oct. 26 reception in gallery in Ware Student Commons, 7 p.m. Oct. 26 lecture in Oak Room at College Union Building. Free. 806-345-5654)

An Intimate Evening with JD Souther: The iconic songwriter, responsible some of The Eagles' biggest hits as well as his own solo career, will perform. He was named AC's 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award Winner. (7 p.m. Oct. 26, AC Concert Hall Theatre, $25. 806-371-5107)

Sugar Skull Paint 'n Sip: Paint your own sugar skull at Kudos Art Studio(7 p.m. Tuesday, Kudos Art Studio, 7406 S.W. 34th Ave., Suite 28. $35. 806-654-6173)

 

 

Ongoing

  • Amarillo Botanical Gardens: The gardens, 1400 Streit Drive, are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31, then 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays beginning Nov. 1. Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children through eighth grade. Call 806-352-6513.
  • Amarillo Escape and Mystery: Attempt to escape a variety of themed locked rooms in 60 minutes at this attraction, 12208 Canyon Drive. It's open daily by reservation; games must be booked two hours in advance. Cost is $20, plus tax. Call 806-414-2382.
  • Amarillo Museum of Art: The museum, 2200 S. Van Buren St., is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free. Call 806-371-5050.
  • Amarillo Public Library: Look for daily events for children (and book clubs for adults) throughout the fall at all branches. Call 806-378-3051.
  • Amarillo Railroad Museum: The museum, 3160 I Ave., is open 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Call 806-335-3333.
  • Amarillo Suite Escape: Visitors can attempt to escape from three rooms with rotating themes at this attraction, 715 S. Lamar St. Hours are noon to 11 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Cost is $20, plus tax. Call 806-640-3831.
  • Amarillo Zoo: The zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail, is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors and $2 children ages 3-12, and free on Monday. Call 806-381-7911.
  • American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: The facility, 2601 E. Interstate 40, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays (closed holidays). Admission is $7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 veterans, $3 children ages 6 to 18 and free for active-duty military and children 5 and younger. Call 806-376-4811. 
  • Bill’s Backyard Classics: The classic car and truck museum, 5309 S. Washington St., is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and older. Call 806-373-8194.
  • Cerulean Gallery: The gallery, 814 S. Taylor St., features Take It All In through Dec. 21. It's open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and by appointment Saturdays. Call 806-576-0063.
  • Don Harrington Discovery Center: The center, 1200 Streit Drive, is featuring Travel Adventures through Jan. 9. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays in the summer. Admission is $11 adults, $8 children and students (to age 22), military and seniors. Call 806-355-9547.
  • The Galleries at Sunset Center: The galleries, 3701 Plains Blvd., are generally open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Admission is free. Call 806-353-5700.
  • Harrington House: The historic home, 1600 S. Polk St.,  free tours conducted on the half hour from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 806-374-5490.
  • Lake Meredith National Recreation Area: The park, located 50 miles northeast of Amarillo near Fritch, is open 24 hours a day. The area also includes Area includes Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. Admission is free. Call 806-857-3151.
  • Palo Duro Adventure Park and Zip Line: This attraction, located near the entrance of Palo Duro Canyon State Park, is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays after Labor Day, weather permitting. Call 806-488-2260.
  • Palo Duro Canyon State Park: The canyon, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission $5. Call 806-488-2227.
  • Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum: The museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon, is featuring The Great War and the Panhandle-Plains Region and A Picture from Home: Snapshots of the Great War on the Plains through Dec. 30. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays through August. Admission is $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children and free for members and children younger than 4. Call 806-651-2244.
  • River Breaks Ranch: This attraction, 7802 Durrett Drive, offers sporting clays, team roping, horse racing and more. Call 806-374-0357.
  • Southern Light Gallery: The art gallery, located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons on Amarillo College's Washington Street campus, features Robert Hirsh's The Architecture of Landscape. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. Fridays and 2 to 5:50 p.m. Sundays. Call 806-345-5654. 
  • Texas Air & Space Museum: The museum, 10001 American Drive, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Admission is free; donations accepted. Call 806-335-9159.
  • Wildcat Bluff Nature Center: The center, 2301 N. Soncy Road, is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Admission $4 adults, $3 seniors and children. Call 806-352-6007.
  • Xcape Room Warehouse: The newest escape room attraction, 714 S.E. 10th Ave., is open from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 6 to 11:30 p.m. Fridays, 12:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission $25. Call 806-353-6353.

 

 

 

Chip Chandler is a digital content producer for Panhandle PBS. He can be contacted at Chip.Chandler@actx.edu, at @chipchandler1 on Twitter and on Facebook.