Note: We are listing Halloween-specific events first. You can find the usual non-holiday, day-by-day events at the bottom.
Your complete guide to Halloween and
Día de Los Muertos fun
Wednesday
Día de los Muertos Exhibition: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum offers viewings of community-built ofrendas. (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday; continues through Saturday; 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; admission charge; 806-651-2244)
Pumpkinpalooza: Asher Point Independent Living offers an afternoon of trick-or-treating, games and more. (2:30 p.m. Wednesday; 4707 S. Bell St.; free; 806-855-8160)
Fall Festival: Second Baptist Church hosts this family-friendly event. (5:30 p.m. Wednesday; 419 N. Buchanan St.; 806-373-1737)
Pints & Pumpkins: Bring your own pumpkin and carving tools for this party at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (6 p.m. Wednesday; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Sixth Street Massacre: The terror-filled haunt returns weekends through Oct. 31. (7 to midnight Wednesday; 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave.; admission $30; text 806-337-0749)
Thursday
Día de los Muertos Exhibition: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum offers viewings of community-built ofrendas. (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday; continues through Saturday; 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; admission charge; 806-651-2244)
“Coraline”: The spooky tale returns to theaters for 15th-anniversary screenings. (4 and 7 p.m. Thursday; continues Friday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
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. Thursday; 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. Thursday; 4310 S. Western St., Unit U; 806-318-3006)
Halloween Social Dance: Do the Monster Mash at this dance party. (6:30 p.m. Thursday; The Party Suite of Amarillo, 4400 S. Washington St.; $20 in advance, $30 at the door; 806-282-6573)
Amarillo Scaregrounds: Ghouls and goblins rise again at this seasonal favorite, offering four attractions. (7 to 11 p.m. Thursday; 2736 S.W. 10th Ave.; tickets $40 and up; 806-367-9516)
Cannibal Caverns: The Nightmare on Goodnight Trail gets gory in a three-night holiday event. (7 p.m. Thursday; continues through Saturday; 8202 Goodnight Trail; donations accepted)
Sixth Street Massacre: The terror-filled haunt returns weekends through Oct. 31. (7 to midnight Thursday; 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. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Halloween Costume Contest: Tee up your best disguise for this party at Bar 3. (8 p.m. Thursday; 9101 S. Coulter St.; 806-353-7003)
Halloween Party: Enjoy drink specials and enter the costume contest at Cactus Bar. (8 p.m. Thursday; 4831 S. Western St.; no cover; 806-356-6369)
Costume Karaoke Halloween Party: Warm up your pipes and don your best disguise for this party at Throwback’s Sports Bar. (9 p.m. Thursday; 7150 S. Bell St.; 806-418-4482)
Sweater Godz & Friends Halloween Bash: The Amarillo rockers host this party at Hoot’s Pub. (9 p.m. Thursday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover; 806-367-9840)
Friday
Día de los Muertos Exhibition: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum offers viewings of community-built ofrendas. (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; continues through Saturday; 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; admission charge; 806-651-2244)
“Coraline”: The spooky tale returns to theaters for 15th-anniversary screenings. (4 and 7 p.m. Thursday; continues Friday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Day of the Dead Exhibition: Several artists get their spook on in this special exhibition at Stoex Design Gallery. (6 to 8 p.m. Friday; 723 S. Georgia St.; free)
Día de los Muertos Reception: Get an after-hours viewing of community-built ofrendas at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. (6 p.m. Friday; 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; admission $10; 806-651-2244)
Leonard’s Corn Maze: Get lost in this seasonal favorite, open weekends through Nov. 9. (6 to 9 p.m. Friday; continues through Nov. 9; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062; admission prices vary; 719-439-3900)
Amarillo Scaregrounds: Ghouls and goblins rise again for a last time this year at this seasonal favorite, offering four attractions. (7 to 11 p.m. Friday; 2736 S.W. 10th Ave.; tickets $40 and up; 806-367-9516)
Cannibal Caverns: The Nightmare on Goodnight Trail gets gory in a three-night holiday event. (7 p.m. Friday; continues through Saturday; 8202 Goodnight Trail; donations accepted)
“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 Sunday; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Saturday
Día de los Muertos Exhibition: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum offers viewings of community-built ofrendas. (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; admission charge; 806-651-2244)
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 Sunday. (10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; admission $19.95 online, $24.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Day of the Dead Festival: Amarillo Council for the Latino Arts hosts its second Día de los Muertos party, featuring games, music, food and more. (11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; 714 N. Fillmore St.; free; 806-410-8008)
Day of the Dead Jewelry and Fashion Show: Idol Art Studio hosts artist Adrian Amiro-Wilson in an event featuring vendors, special guests and more. (4 p.m. Saturday; 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Día de los Muertos Fashion and Art Show: Local design house Momentum of Roses teams with Bomb City Ink for this seasonal fashion show and exhibition. (4 p.m. Saturday; 2700 S. Nelson St.; tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door; 806-367-8601)
Día de los Muertos Celebration: Amarillo Parks and Recreation hosts this community party at Sam Houston Park. (6 p.m. Saturday; 4101 Line Ave.; free; 806-378-3036)
Cannibal Caverns: The Nightmare on Goodnight Trail gets gory in a three-night holiday event. (7 p.m. Saturday; 8202 Goodnight Trail; donations accepted)
“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 Sunday; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Sunday
Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm: Celebrate the autumnal season with activities including cornhole, kids’ activities, the eponymous maze and more. (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)
Trunk or Treats:
Tuesday
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
Wednesday
5:30 p.m.: Heritage Convalescent Center, 1009 Clyde St.
5:30 p.m.: SkyWest Assisted Living, 2623 12th Ave. in Canyon.
Thursday
4 p.m.: Street Volkswagen, 8707 Pilgrim Drive
5 p.m.: Downtown Women’s Center, 1308 S. Buchanan St.
5 p.m.: The Nail Palace, 709 S.W. 10th Ave.
5 p.m.: South Georgia Baptist Church, 5209 S. Georgia St.
5 p.m.: Texas Dodge, 7800 W. Interstate 40
5 p.m.: West Texas A&M University, Legacy Hall in Jack B. Kelley Student Center
5:30 p.m.: First Baptist Church, 1208 S. Tyler 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.: Hudson House, 3210 Russell Long Blvd. in Canyon
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
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)
“Kiki’s Delivery Service”: The anime classic gets 35th-anniversary screenings for the Studio Ghibli Fest. (7 p.m. Tuesday; continues through Oct. 30; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Brad Sanders: 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)
“Kiki’s Delivery Service”: The anime classic gets 35th-anniversary screenings for the Studio Ghibli Fest. (7 p.m. Wednesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Candlelight Concerts: The pop-up strings concert series offers a tribute to Coldplay. (8:30 p.m. Wednesday; Amarillo Little Theatre Allen Shankles MainStage, 2019 Civic Circle; tickets $33 to $44; feverup.com/en/amarillo/
Thursday
“Goodrich”: Michael Keaton stars as a late-in-life father in this family drama. Also opening: time-spanning family drama “Here.” (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)
Friday
Christmas Roundup: Halloween’s over, so it’s time for holiday shopping at Amarillo Museum of Art’s 44th-annual expo. (Noon to 8 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission $10; 806-378-3096)
First Friday Art Walk: The favorite tradition continues at the newly renovated Arts in the Sunset. (5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)
Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team goes fishing for a victory over the Shreveport Mudbugs. (7 p.m. Friday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)
“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 Sunday; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)
Jackie Haney & Geezers Gone Wild: The Amarillo classic rock band gets down on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Towers Duo: The local Americana duo offers beautiful tunes at Cactus Bar. (8 p.m. Saturday; 4831 S. Western St.; no cover; 806-356-6369)
The Bastard Sons of David Hasselhoff: The Amarillo punk band returns to the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Hangman: The Amarillo rock band swings back into action at Skooterz. (9 p.m. Friday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)
Jake Bush: The country singer saddles up for a night at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
West Texas Round Robin: Local songwriters Travis Roberts, Darby Sparkman, Aiden Logsdon and Ben Cargo swap tunes at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
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)
Tascosa Drive-In Swap & Shop: The historic theater hosts a day-long shopping extravaganza. (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1999 Dumas Drive; 806-383-3882)
Christmas Roundup: Halloween’s over, so it’s time for holiday shopping at Amarillo Museum of Art’s 44th-annual expo. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission $10; 806-378-3096)
Not Our First Rodeo: From 6th Collective celebrates its fourth anniversary with an expo featuring a variety of local and visiting artisans, plus food trucks and other pop-ups. (noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; 18100 W. Interstate 40; 806-349-1111)
Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team goes fishing for a victory over the Shreveport Mudbugs. (7 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)
“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 Sunday; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)
Bomb City Groove: The Amarillo combo gets groovy on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Hayden Baker: 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)
Red Dirt Rockers: The Amarillo country-rock band takes the stage at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Taylor Lowe: The Amarillo singer-songwriter hosts a single release party with Jordy Ryan and Psyck at Hoot’s Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover; 806-367-9840)
Sunday
Christmas Roundup: Halloween’s over, so it’s time for holiday shopping at Amarillo Museum of Art’s 44th-annual expo. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission $10; 806-378-3096)
“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; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)
“John Wick”: The surprise-hit action franchise’s first installment gets 10th-anniversary screenings. (4 and 7 p.m. Sunday; continues Nov. 6; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Nov. 5
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)
Jonathan Guidi: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Nov. 5; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
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.
