Note: We are listing Halloween-specific events first. You can find the usual non-holiday, day-by-day events at the bottom.
Halloween Events
Wednesday
“Saw”: The torture-porn horror flick gets unrated 20th-anniversary screenings. (7 p.m. Wednesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Thursday
Day of the Dead Exhibition opening: Several artists get their spook on in this special exhibition at Stoex Design Gallery. (6 to 8 p.m. Thursday; on view through Nov. 1; 723 S. Georgia St.; free)
“Hocus Pocus”: The kiddie horror movie continues a month of family-friendly Halloween film screenings at Sad Monkey Mercantile. (6:30 p.m. Thursday; 9800 Texas Highway 217; free; 806-488-2658)
“Arsenic and Old Lace”: The macabre comedy about the surprising manner in which some sweet little old ladies offer hospitality gets a seasonally appropriate run at Amarillo Little Theatre. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Nov. 3; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Friday
Halloween Spooktacular: Canyon Main Street gets into the season with a party featuring a trunk or treat and more. (5:30 p.m. Friday; Fourth Avenue and 15th Street in Canyon; 806-656-6833)
Leonard’s Corn Maze: Get lost in this seasonal favorite, open weekends through Nov. 9. (6 to 9 p.m. Friday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062; admission prices vary; 719-439-3900)
Symphony Spooktacular: The Amarillo Symphony is joined by the West Texas A&M University Symphony Orchestra, WT choirs and soloist Justin Williamson for a pair of creepy concerts. (6 and 8 p.m. Friday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $72; 806-376-8782)
Amarillo Scaregrounds: Ghouls and goblins rise again at this seasonal favorite, offering four attractions. Open weekends through Nov. 1. (7 to 11 p.m. Friday; 2736 S.W. 10th Ave.; tickets $40 and up; 806-367-9516)
Sixth Street Massacre: The terror-filled haunt returns weekends through Oct. 31. (7 to midnight Friday; 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave.; admission $30; text 806-337-0749)
“Arsenic and Old Lace”: The macabre comedy about the surprising manner in which some sweet little old ladies offer hospitality gets a seasonally appropriate run at Amarillo Little Theatre. (8 p.m. Friday; continues through Nov. 3; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Fright Night: Dance the night away at Elements Shot Bar & Ultra Lounge in a holiday event featuring a costume contest and music from Uneeq. (9 p.m. Friday; 714 N. Fillmore St.; cover $15 ages 18 to 20, no cover for adults; 806-337-2992)
Masq-R-Slayed Drag Show: Queens from Haus of Mysfits take the stage for two shows at Drunken Oyster. (9:30 and 11:30 p.m. Friday; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; reservations required; 806-418-6668)
Saturday
Sunshine for Charlotte 5K and Fun Run: Lace up your shoes for this fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House, then stick around for a Halloween after-party and trunk or treat. (9:30 a.m. Saturday; 1501 Streit Dr.; registration $35 to $55; 806-358-8177)
Gee Family’s Sweet Corn & Pumpkin Patch: Enjoy this fall favorite for the last time this season, including a corn maze and a slew of family-friendly activities. (10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 7651 Whitaker Road; admission $7; 806-346-5677)
Halloween Party Extravaganza: Get an early test run with your costume at this party at The Ruffled Cup, featuring themed specialty treats, boba tea and more. (9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday; 3440 S. Bell St., Suite 130; 806-318-3961)
Leonard’s Corn Maze: Get lost in this seasonal favorite, open weekends through Nov. 9. Tonight, catch a scary movie screening at 9 p.m. (10 a.m. to midnight Saturday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062; admission prices vary; 719-439-3900)
Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm: Celebrate the autumnal season with activities including cornhole, kids’ activities, the eponymous maze and more weekends through Nov. 3. (10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; admission $19.95 online, $24.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Fall Festival & Car Show: Auto fans can enjoy a family-friendly day at The Church at Quail Creek, featuring food trucks, games and more. Rescheduled from last week. (noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; 801 Tascosa Road; free; 806-358-7861)
Halloween Curb A Con: Clemmons Comics & Crafts hosts its fifth annual outdoor comic con, featuring original artwork, comics, crafts and original merchandise. (noon to 6 p.m.; 1010 S. Fannin St.; clemmonsart@protonmail.com)
Boo Bash: Greenways Village gets into the season with an evening of food trucks, candy, face painting and more. (5 p.m. Saturday; 7669 Hillside Road; 806-392-9912)
Monster Bash: Enjoy treats, tricks and spooky science fun at Don Harrington Discovery Center’s creature-themed science party. (5:30 p.m. Saturday; 1200 Streit Drive; admission $5 members, $8 nonmembers; 806-355-9547)
BossCo Music Halloween Dance: JR Reyna Y Elegido headline a holiday dance. (6 p.m. Saturday; Mi Barrio Bar, 1533 S.E. 10th Ave.; tickets $20; 806-220-2735)
Horrid Halloween Show: The Amarillo metal band gets loud at Sunset Underground inside Arts in the Sunset. The lineup also includes Berzerk, Cosby Pills & Hash, and more. (6 p.m. Saturday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $10; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)
Monster Park: Memorial Park will transform into a Halloween carnival in this kid-friendly event from Amarillo Parks & Recreation featuring vendors, food trucks, a costume contest, face painting, candy and a screening of “Hotel Transylvania.” (6 p.m. Saturday; 2501 S. Washington St.; free; 806-378-3036)
Tascosa Drive-In Halloween Party: Enjoy a trunk or treat before a double-feature screening of “Hocus Pocus” and “A Nightmare Before Christmas.” The films also screen at 8 p.m. Friday and Sunday. (6 p.m. Saturday; admission charge; 1999 Dumas Drive; 806-383-3882)
Amarillo Scaregrounds: Ghouls and goblins rise again at this seasonal favorite, offering four attractions. Open weekends through Nov. 1. (7 to 11 p.m. Saturday; 2736 S.W. 10th Ave.; tickets $40 and up; 806-367-9516)
Bloody Mary Fest: Touching Voodoo headlines a party featuring spirits from Bomb City Vodka, food trucks and more at Rockwell Event Center. (7 p.m. Saturday; 16301 Interstate 27 in Canyon; tickets $25; 806-683-2156)
“Catastrophe at the Cinema” murder mystery dinner: The new Longhorn Murder Mysteries offers a Roaring ’20s-themed party at Abuelo’s. (7 p.m. Saturday; 3501 S.W. 45th Ave.; tickets $50; 443-889-7510)
Monster Masquerade & Haunted Carnival: Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts by Teddy Jack’s at this adult costume party at Amarillo Botanical Gardens. (7 p.m. Saturday; tickets $65, tables $500; 1400 Streit Drive; 806-352-6513)
Sixth Street Massacre: The terror-filled haunt returns weekends through Oct. 31. (7 to midnight Saturday; 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave.; admission $30; text 806-337-0749)
Wicked Velvet Halloween Party: Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts this costumed fundraiser for its scholarship fund, featuring Potato My Way food truck, a DJ and more at The Derrick. (7 p.m. Saturday; 814 S. Taylor St.; tickets $50; 727-318-7322)
Z.O.M.B.I.E. Murder Mystery Dinner: Amarillo Escape and Mystery brings a spooky, sci-fi-themed dinner party to Cactus Cove Inn & Suites. (7 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; tickets $65; 806-414-2382)
“Arsenic and Old Lace”: The macabre comedy about the surprising manner in which some sweet little old ladies offer hospitality gets a seasonally appropriate run at Amarillo Little Theatre. (8 p.m. Saturday; continues through Nov. 3; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite brings her pals along for a Halloween show on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Monster Bash: Graveyard Shift: Stick around after the kiddie edition for an adult Halloween party at Don Harrington Discovery Center, featuring an artisan market, drinks, snacks and a screening of “Scream” in the Space Theatre. (8:30 p.m. Saturday; 1200 Streit Drive; tickets $10; 806-355-9547)
Halloween Party: MJ’s Saloon & Grill offers three DJs at their spooky bash. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3705 Olsen Blvd., Suite A; no cover; 806-398-0634)
Halloween Party: Amarillo rock band The Stray Sons headline the festivities at Whiskey River. (9 p.m. Saturday; 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; 806-367-6163)
Horrorween Party: Skooterz gets wild for the holiday. (9 p.m. Saturday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)
Karma: The Amarillo classic rock band headlines the Halloween party at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Relic’s Halloween Bash: The Amarillo metal band hosts this party at Hoot’s Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover; 806-367-9840)
Sexy & Scary Halloween Bash: Get freaky one way or the other in this party at Elements Shot Bar & Ultra Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 714 N. Fillmore St.; 806-337-2992)
Halloween Party: Texas country act Hill Country Revival brings the fun to the holiday party at Chesney’s Whiskey Saloon. (10 p.m. Saturday; 715 S. Polk St.; cover)
My Way Punk Rock Halloween Bash: DJ Phlegm 2 Trees offers a night of punk music at this holiday party at RR Bar. (10 p.m. Saturday; 701 S. Georgia St.; no cover; 806-342-9000)
Sunday
Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm: Celebrate the autumnal season with activities including cornhole, kids’ activities, the eponymous maze and more weekends through Nov. 3. (1 to 7 p.m. Sunday; admission $19.95 online, $24.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Leonard’s Corn Maze: Get lost in this seasonal favorite, open weekends through Nov. 9. (2 to 9 p.m. Sunday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062; admission prices vary; 719-439-3900)
Fall Festival: First Methodist Church hosts its second Halloween event, with food, games, candy and more. (4 p.m. Sunday; 8501 S. Coulter St.; 806-350-8108)
Monday
Fall Festival: Pinnacle Community Church and West Plains Lions Club team for this holiday party. (6 p.m. Monday; 7305 S. Coulter St.; 806-359-8687)
Oct. 29
Zombie Assault: Strap on your gel blaster for this event at Legacy Airsoft and Paintball. (6 p.m. Oct. 29; continues through Oct. 31; 4310 S. Western St., Unit U; 806-318-3006)
Oct. 30
Zombie Assault: Strap on your gel blaster for this event at Legacy Airsoft and Paintball. (6 p.m. Oct. 30; continues through Oct. 31; 4310 S. Western St., Unit U; 806-318-3006)
Oct. 31
6th Street Creepy Crawl: The holiday event returns to Historic Route 66, benefitting San Jacinto Neighborhood Association. Punch cards offer discounts and freebies at various stores, bars and restaurants. Party options include trick or treating, pumpkin painting, pet costume contest, human costume contests and more, plus live music at several locations. Don’t miss the adult costume party at midnight at Golden Light Cantina. (6 p.m to 2 a.m. Oct. 31; punch cards $10 advance, $15 on Halloween; Sixth Avenue between Western and Georgia streets; 806-322-1806)
Zombie Assault: Strap on your gel blaster for this event at Legacy Airsoft and Paintball. (6 p.m. Oct. 31; 4310 S. Western St., Unit U; 806-318-3006)
Cannibal Caverns: The Nightmare on Goodnight Trail gets gory in a three-night holiday event. (7 p.m. Oct. 31; continues through Nov. 2; 8202 Goodnight Trail; donations accepted;
Sweater Godz & Friends Halloween Bash: The Amarillo rockers host this party at Hoot’s Pub. (9 p.m. Oct. 31; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover; 806-367-9840)
Trunk or Treat Events:
Wednesday
6 p.m.: Tradewind Airport, 4105 Tradewind St.
Thursday
6 p.m.: River Road High School, 101 W. Mobley St.
Friday
5 p.m.: Puppeteer Ink Tattoo Studio, 705 S. Van Buren St.
5 p.m.: Texas Panhandle War Memorial and Education Center, 4111 S. Georgia St.
6 p.m.: Innovative Beauty Bar, 211 N. Buchanan St.
6 p.m.: Matthew’s HVAC, 7684 S.W. 81st Ave., Suite 200
Saturday
10 a.m.: Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Suites, 6650 Soncy Road
10 a.m.: Home Depot, 2410 S. Georgia St.
Noon: Amarillo Auto Group, 4805 S. Washington St.
Noon: Tripp’s Harley-Davidson, 6040 W. Interstate 40
Noon: Victory World Outreach, 6701 Hollywood Road
2 p.m.: The Cottages at Quail Creek, 6811 Plum Creek Dr.
2 p.m.: Emergency Trunk & Treats, 6222 S.W. Ninth Ave.
2 p.m.: Valleyview Church of the Nazarene, 7601 S. Western St.
3 p.m.: Shi Lee’s at Bones Hooks Park, 2000 N. Hughes St.
4 p.m.: Moose Lodge, 4200 N. Western St.
5 p.m.: Church of Christ on Bushland Road, 6701 Bushland Road
5:30 p.m.: Medusa’s Beauty Collective, 1900 S. Western St.
6 p.m.: Amarillo Area Transgender Advocacy Group Trunk or Treat, 3001 S. Bell St.
6 p.m.: Contagion Athletics, 8210 W. Amarillo Blvd.
Sunday
2 p.m.: Wesley Community Center, 1615 S. Roberts St.
3 p.m.: Pray Amarillo, 4000 S.W. 50th Ave.
3 p.m.: Señor Bracero’s, 1915 E. Interstate 40
5 p.m.: St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 1631 S. Roberts St.
5 p.m.: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1601 S. Georgia St.
Monday
5:30 p.m.: AOMS Pediatric & Children’s Dentistry, 5101 S. Soncy Road
6 p.m.: Amarillo 911, 808 S. Buchanan St.
Oct. 29
5 p.m.: Keller Williams, 3955 S. Soncy Road
5:30 p.m.: Santa Fe Credit Union, 7600 Hillside Road
5:30 p.m.: SkyWest Assisted Living, 6301 Blake Ave.
5:30 p.m.: Wolflin Pointe, 2921 W. Interstate 40
Oct. 30
5:30 p.m.: SkyWest Assisted Living, 2623 12th Ave. in Canyon.
Oct. 31
4 p.m.: Street Volkswagen, 8707 Pilgrim Dr.
5 p.m.: The Nail Palace, 709 S.W. 10th Ave.
5 p.m.: South Georgia Baptist Church, 5209 S. Georgia St.
5:30 p.m.: First Christian Church, 3001 Wolflin Ave.
5:30 p.m.: The Rustic Leopard, 2806 Dunivan Circle
6 p.m.: The ER on Soncy, 3530 Soncy Road
6 p.m.: Grace Church, 4111 Plains Blvd.
6 p.m.: Independence Village, 4700 S. Virginia St.
6 p.m.: Lifeway Fellowship, 3315 Hancock St.
6 p.m.: Polk Street Methodist Church, 1401 S. Polk St.
6 p.m.: Pura Vida, 2812 S.E. 27th Ave.
6 p.m.: Southwest Church of Christ / Bikers Against Child Abuse, 4515 Cornell St.
6 p.m.: Tradewind Elementary School, 4300 S. Williams St.
7 p.m.: Family Worship Center, 11910 Interstate 27
Other Local Events:
Tuesday
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
Jazztober: Center City of Amarillo’s annual fall concert series concludes with jazz combo The Martinis. (6 p.m. Tuesday; Historic Bivins Home, 1000 S. Polk St.; free; 806-372-6744)
Hank Vincent: The Amarillo singer hits the roof at Crush. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)
Cory Mangum: 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)
Matthew Mercado: The Lubbock singer heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. Oct. 23; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Plemons Bridge: The local Americana band celebrates humpday at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Thursday
“Venom: The Last Dance”: The oily symbiote and his human host (Tom Hardy) return to action in this comic-book sequel. Also opening: papal drama “Conclave.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Scene One Westgate Mall Cinemas, 7701 W. Interstate 40)
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
The Farmers Market at the Country Corner: Buy from local producers south of Amarillo at this market, open through November. (5 to 8 p.m. Thursday; 2210 E. Farm-to-Market Rd 1151; 575-779-9499)
John Cooper: The Amarillo singer offers tunes with your slices at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Oct. 24; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Rak 45: The Amarillo rock band loads up for a rooftop show at Crush. (7 p.m. Thursday; 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)
“The Gamester”: West Texas A&M University Theatre continues its season with this modern adaptation of a classic French farce. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Nov. 3; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)
Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues band kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Friday
Christmas in October: Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this annual expo. (Noon to 7 p.m. Friday; continues Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; 806-378-3096)
Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team opens its 2024-25 season by facing off with the Colorado Grit. (7 p.m. Friday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo band encourages fun mistakes at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Joel Alden White and Doug Figgs: The singers swap tunes at Western Cowpunchers Hall over a potluck dinner. (7 p.m. Friday; 10401 N. U.S. Highway 287; tickets $15; 806-341-6462)
“The Gamester”: West Texas A&M University Theatre continues its season with this modern adaptation of a classic French farce. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Nov. 3; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)
Paul Wall: The Texas hip-hop star brings his rhymes to Starlight Ranch Event Center for a show with Chalie Boy. (8 p.m. Friday; 1415 Sunrise Drive; tickets $20 to $65; 806-342-0515)
Sirkiss: The Amarillo rock band gets down on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Matt Castillo: The Texas country singer saddles up for a night at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Jaded Ravins: The Tennessee band brings its F.I.D.O. Tour to Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Travis Roberts & The Willing Few: The Amarillo country band returns to the stage at Golden Light Cantina. Logan Ellis opens. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Strange Whiskey: The Amarillo country-rock band takes a shot at Chesney’s Whiskey Saloon. (10 p.m. Friday; 715 S. Polk St.; cover)
Saturday
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
Pickleball Tournament: 107 Golf Academy hosts this fundraising tourney with recreational and open divisions. (9 a.m. Saturday; Amarillo National Tennis Center, 5000 S. Bell St.; entry $30; 107golfacademy@gmail.com)
Christmas in October: Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this annual expo. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; 806-378-3096)
Llano Annual Historic Tour: Go back in time for a tour of Amarillo’s past through the prism of the city’s oldest cemetery. Rescheduled from last week. (2 to 5 p.m. Saturday; 2900 S. Hayes St.; 806-376-4538)
“Kiki’s Delivery Service”: The anime classic gets 35th-anniversary screenings for the Studio Ghibli Fest. (3 p.m. Saturday; continues through Oct. 30; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Joel White: The Amarillo singer offers an evening of tunes at Bar Z Winery. (5 p.m. Saturday; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; 806-488-2214)
Randall County Steakout: Randall County 4H’s annual fundraiser will feature a steak dinner, live and silent auctions, and music from Zac Wilkerson. (6:30 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Grand Plaza, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $125 for couples, $550 for tables of eight; 806-290-4632)
Brass Wire Trio: The Amarillo combo sparks it up at Drunken Oyster. (7 p.m. Saturday; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668)
Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team opens its 2024-25 season by facing off with the Colorado Grit. (7 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)
The Ty Blackburn Band: The Amarillo country band hits the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
“The Gamester”: West Texas A&M University Theatre continues its season with this modern adaptation of a classic French farce. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; continues through Nov. 3; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)
Wade Bowen: The Texas country star returns to Starlight Ranch Event Center. Opener is Jacob Stelly. (8 p.m. Saturday; 1415 Sunrise Drive; tickets $20 to $45; 806-342-0515)
Dallas Burrow: The Texas country singer returns for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Sunday
“The Gamester”: West Texas A&M University Theatre continues its season with this modern adaptation of a classic French farce. (2:30 p.m. Sunday; continues through Nov. 3; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)
Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team opens its 2024-25 season by facing off with the Colorado Grit. (3 p.m. Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)
“Kiki’s Delivery Service”: The anime classic gets 35th-anniversary screenings for the Studio Ghibli Fest. (3 and 7 p.m. Sunday; continues through Oct. 30; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Monday
“Kiki’s Delivery Service”: The anime classic gets 35th-anniversary screenings for the Studio Ghibli Fest. (3 and 7 p.m. Monday; continues through Oct. 30; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Snailmate: The indie duo returns to town for a show at High Fidelity Records. (7 p.m. Monday; 2818 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 252-220-4729)
Oct. 29
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
Brad Sanders: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Oct. 29; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
“Kiki’s Delivery Service”: The anime classic gets 35th-anniversary screenings for the Studio Ghibli Fest. (7 p.m. Oct. 29; continues through Oct. 30; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
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 “Wrangler Women of Influence: Long Live Cowgirls!” through Nov. 23. (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 Dec. 22. (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, “Remembering Adobe Walls” through May, and a special “Día de los Muertos” exhibition through Nov. 3. (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
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View all postsChip is the director of university communications and media relations at West Texas A and M University. A Canadian High School graduate and award-winning journalist, he has covered arts and entertainment in Amarillo since 1998 and is a member of the Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council arts committee. He is a 2020 Golden Nail Award winner and a 2017 National Philanthropy Day award winner. He is a member of the national GALECA critics group, has seen every Best Picture Oscar winner and watches way too much television.
