Holiday Events
Nightly
Bishop Hills Lights: The north Amarillo neighborhood is aglow again for nightly tours. (6 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 26; 806-373-0648)
Candy Cane Lane: The west Amarillo neighborhood continues its holiday tradition. (Nightly, 7100 block of Gainsborough Street)
Christmas in the Gardens: Amarillo Botanical Gardens is twinkling once more for its annual holiday tours. (6 to 8:30 p.m. through Dec. 23; admission $10 ages 6 and older; 1400 Streit Drive; 806-352-6513)
Tuesday
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings: The concert series offers a special night of holiday tunes. (6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; Amarillo Little Theatre Allen Shankles MainStage, 2019 Civic Circle; tickets $25 to $41; hello@feverup.com)
Wednesday
Leonard Farms’ Country Lights: (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday; continues nightly through Monday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062 in Canyon; admission $9 each; 806-452-9870)
Maxwell’s Magical Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with a tour of more than 1 million lights. Plus, enjoy several family activities, food and photos with Santa. (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday; continues nightly through Monday; admission $15.95 online, $20.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Thursday
Christmas Sip & Shop: Creek House Honey Farm celebrates the holidays with food trucks, discounts, seasonal treats and more. (4 to 8 p.m. Thursday; 5015 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-381-3446)
Leonard Farms’ Country Lights: (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday; continues nightly through Monday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062 in Canyon; admission $9 each; 806-452-9870)
Maxwell’s Magical Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with a tour of more than 1 million lights. Plus, enjoy several family activities, food and photos with Santa. (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday; continues nightly through Monday; admission $15.95 online, $20.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Christmas in the Gardens: Amarillo Botanical Gardens is twinkling once more for its annual holiday tours. (6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday; continues nightly through Monday; admission $10 ages 6 and older; 1400 Streit Drive; 806-352-6513)
“A Christmas Story: The Musical”: Amarillo Little Theatre revives the stage version of this holiday favorite. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Friday
Leonard Farms’ Country Lights: (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; continues nightly through Monday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062 in Canyon; admission $9 each; 806-452-9870)
Maxwell’s Magical Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with a tour of more than 1 million lights. Plus, enjoy several family activities, food and photos with Santa. (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; continues nightly through Monday; admission $15.95 online, $20.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Christmas Light Ride: Palo Duro Canyon Outfitters will lead a bike ride through Canyon to take in holiday lights. (6:30 p.m. Friday; 1601 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-476-4446)
Happy Holiday Pops: The Amarillo Symphony’s Christmas tradition returns with three concerts in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues Saturday; 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $72; 806-376-8782)
“A Christmas Story: The Musical”: Amarillo Little Theatre revives the stage version of this holiday favorite. (8 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Meltdown Toy Drive and Wrestling: Bomb City Bar Fights takes over new nightclub Bliss SixtySix for a night of bouts, including a barbed wire Christmas light deathmatch. Bring your toys for children in need, or pay the $15 cover. (9 p.m. Friday; 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-910-6999)
Ugly Sweater Party: Dig out your eye-searing worst for these festivities at MJ’s Saloon & Grill. (9 p.m. Friday; 3705 Olsen Blvd., Suite A; no cover; 806-398-0634)
Saturday
Carol-Oke Brunch: Crush’s holiday party features a Christmas outfit contest, karaoke and more. (11 a.m. Saturday; 627 S. Polk St.; reservations suggested; 806-418-2011)
Merry Little Book Swap: Bring your gently used tomes to share with other book lovers at this Amarillo Public Library event. (11 a.m. Saturday; 413 S.E. Fourth Ave.; 806-378-3054)
Happy Holiday Pops: The Amarillo Symphony’s Christmas tradition returns with three concerts in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. (2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $72; 806-376-8782)
A Sad Monkey Christmas Party: Sad Monkey Mercantile gets into the season with a day-long celebration, featuring music from Bomb City Bluegrass, Riley Evyn and duo Tanner & Ansley, plus a special appearance by Santa Claus. (2 to 9 p.m. Saturday; 9800 Texas Highway 217; 806-488-2658)
Leonard Farms’ Country Lights: (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; continues nightly through Monday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062 in Canyon; admission $9 each; 806-452-9870)
Maxwell’s Magical Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with a tour of more than 1 million lights. Plus, enjoy several family activities, food and photos with Santa. (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; continues nightly through Monday; admission $15.95 online, $20.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Christmas Movie Marathon: Tascosa Drive-In Theater screens four old and new holiday favorites: “The Polar Express,” “Elf,” “Red One” and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” (6:30 p.m. Saturday; 1999 Dumas Drive; $30 per car; 806-383-3882)
A Christmas Murder Mystery: Test your luck at solving a holiday homicide in this event by Longhorn Murder Mysteries. (7 p.m. Saturday; 3501 S.W. 45th Ave.; tickets $50; 443) 889-7510)
Mistletoe and Mystery: Amarillo Escape and Mystery brings a holiday-themed dinner party to Cactus Cove Inn & Suites. (7 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; tickets $65; 806-414-2382)
“A Christmas Story: The Musical”: Amarillo Little Theatre revives the stage version of this holiday favorite. (8 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Creed Fisher Christmas Party: The outlaw country singer headlines a holiday gathering at Azteca Music Hall. (8 p.m. Saturday; 500 N. Farm-to-Market Road 1912; cover $25 ages 20 and younger, free ages 21 and over; 806-335-9990)
Sunday
Breakfast with Santa: The Big Texan will fill Mr. Claus up for his big sleigh ride; kids and families are invited to join in. (8 to 11 a.m. Sunday; 7701 E. Interstate 40; 806-372-6000)
Ugly Sweater Bingo: Don ye now your foulest apparel for this brunch party at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Santa en el Barrio: Señor Braceros hosts the jolly old elf in a holiday party with music from Grupo Kazztigo and Los Hermanos Peña. (2 p.m. Sunday; 1915 E. Interstate 40; 806-352-4598)
“A Christmas Story: The Musical”: Amarillo Little Theatre revives the stage version of this holiday favorite. (2:30 p.m. Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Christmas in the Hood: The Hood Mass Choir brings beautiful music back to the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts in this beloved 31-year-old holiday tradition. (5 p.m. Sunday; 500 S Buchanan St.; tickets $10.50; 806-378-3096)
Leonard Farms’ Country Lights: (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday; continues nightly through Monday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062 in Canyon; admission $9 each; 806-452-9870)
Maxwell’s Magical Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with a tour of more than 1 million lights. Plus, enjoy several family activities, food and photos with Santa. (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday; continues nightly through Monday; admission $15.95 online, $20.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Monday
Leonard Farms’ Country Lights: (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062 in Canyon; admission $9 each; 806-452-9870)
Maxwell’s Magical Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with a tour of more than 1 million lights. Plus, enjoy several family activities, food and photos with Santa. (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday; admission $15.95 online, $20.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Christmas Movie Trivia: Test your knowledge of seasonal favorites at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. Monday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Nonholiday Events
Tuesday
Rien Nash: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Wednesday
The Solano Project: The Amarillo band rocks away the midweek blues on Smokey Joe’s patio. (6 p.m. Wednesday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Tom Buechi: The one-man band shares tunes at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Katie Beth & Coyote Rose: The Amarillo country band heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Thursday
“Mufasa: The Lion King”: “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins helms this computer-animated prequel. Also opening: dystopian drama “Homestead” and video-game sequel “Sonic the Hedgehog 3.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Scene One Westgate Mall Cinemas, 7701 W. Interstate 40)
Amy Hart: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Thursday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Dana Cooper: The touring folk singer returns to town for an album release party at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Thursday; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Christopher Erin: Kick off the weekend with the Amarillo country singer at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Friday
Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team chases after a victory over the Colorado Grit. (7 p.m. Friday; continues Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)
Brad Sanders: The Stray Sons singer goes acoustic at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Friday; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Rodney Branigan: The Amarillo native and world-traveling guitar slinger offers a show at Chalice Abbey. (7 p.m. Friday; 2717 Stanley St., Suite A; $15 donation; 806-576-2480)
Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band rolls up a good time at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
The Justin Brown Band: The Red Dirt band rides into Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Tanner Lane: The Amarillo country band saddles up for a night at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Saturday
Summoning the Lich: The touring death metal band headlines a loud night at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (6 p.m. Saturday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; cover $10; 806-418-6282)
Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team chases after a victory over the Colorado Grit. (7 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)
Tommy Gallagher: The Amarillo country singer offers an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Goth Night: Idol Art Studio goes dark. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country-rock band encourages poor choices on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Moon Dog: The Amarillo band howls at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Piles of Potential and Sweater Godz: The Amarillo rockers team for a night at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
The Shane Rogers Band: The Lubbock country band rides back to town for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Dec. 24
“Nosferatu”: Spend your Christmas getting scared spitless in this vampiric remake from director Robert Eggers. Also opening: sexy drama “Babygirl,” Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” and sports drama “The Fire Inside.” (Opens Dec. 24; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Scene One Westgate Mall Cinemas, 7701 W. Interstate 40)
Ongoing
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “Shades of Compassion” through Dec. 29 and “Unpacked: Refugee Baggage” through Jan. 5 at the Amarillo mainstay. (2200 S. Van Buren St.; 806-371-5050)
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: Take in the history of the world-famous breed. (2601 E. Interstate 40; 806-376-5181)
Arts in the Sunset: The community gallery hosts National Geographic’s exhibition of “The Greatest Wildlife Photographs” through Sunday. (daily, hours vary; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)
Don Harrington Discovery Center: Explore the new permanent exhibition “Discover through Time.” (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; 1200 Streit Drive; admission $14 adults; $11 seniors, military and students, and $9 children; 806-355-9547)
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum: Enjoy “Dali’s Wonderland” through March plus the 2024 Regional Art Faculty Show through Jan. 5 and “Remembering Adobe Walls” through May. (2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-651-2244)
The Simulated Universe: Amarillo’s newest attraction is this immersive art experience a la Meow Wolf. (noon to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; 1215 S.W. 10th Ave.; reservations required; 832-690-7731 or thesimulateduniverse@gmail.com
