Top Summer Activities For Families In Amarillo, Texas

June in Amarillo, Texas, is a busy time. Not only is summer getting into full swing, but there is a lot to do around town. If you're bored in Amarillo, you aren't trying hard enough.

The first week of June welcomes festivals, family nights out, and plenty of live music. The best part is that most of these events are free or budget-friendly.

Starlight Theater 2025

Starlight Theater is an annual event that lasts from the first week of June through the last week of August. Every Tuesday, live music fills Sam Houston Park from 7 PM to 9 PM.

Starlight Theater is free to attend, but you might want to take along some cash. There will be food trucks and vendors on site. The first night of Starlight Theater is June 3 with the Solano Project.

June Jazz Is Back For Another Year In 2025

June Jazz is an Amarillo staple. It's a concert series, every Tuesday in June, that is held on the Amarillo College campus. It's family-friendly, and it is honestly a lot of fun. People dance, and it's a good way to catch up with people you haven't seen in a while.

This year, June Jazz kicks off on June 3 with the Amarillo Jazz Society Big Band and special guests. It starts at 7 PM and ends at 9 PM.

Amarillo's Massive Route 66 Festival Kicks Off In June

The Route 66 Festival in Amarillo is insane, and I mean that in the best way possible. It lasts for 10 whole days and includes everything from a rodeo to a massive finale that takes over historic Route 66 on 6th.

The Coors Ranch Rodeo Kick-Off starts on June 5. On June 6th, First Thursday takes over 6th Street with live music, comedy, art, and plenty of food and drinks. You can follow this link for more details.