Top 10 Events to Look Forward to In October
October is a great month for great events. In fact the calendar is packed. Here are a some great events or activities you don't want to miss.
Pumpkin Picking
It's that time of year for pumpkins. If you love to pick your own pumpkins, Amarillo has some great places.
Amarillo Haunted Houses
Humans love to be scared and Amarillo has some great haunted houses to do just that to the human psyche.
Flavors of Amarillo & Mariachi Festival
Thursday, October 5th 2017
5:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Rex Baxter Building. Located at the Tri-State Fairgrounds
Admission:
$20 in Advance
$25 at the door
10 & Under are free
Canyon Chamber Chowdown
Saturday, October 7th, 4-10pm
First United Bank Center Parking Lot
BBQ, Beverages, Live Music and more
$10 per person, $5 10 and under.
Amarillo Job Fair
Tuesday, October 10th, 10a-3p
Come dressed for success with your resume and find your new job and or career.
Peddler Show
The Peddler Show returns to the Amarillo Civic Center with all their fall and holiday decor. Oh and the fudge, caramel apples, coffee, etc.
Friday - Sunday - October 13-15
St. Mary's Carnival
Saturday, October 14 at 12 PM - 7 PM
St. Mary's Cathedral School
1200 S Washington St, Amarillo, Texas 79102Games, Costume Contest, Silent Auction, Bake Sale and the infamous Mexican Cafe, plus other great food.
Boo at the Zoo
October 27th-29th
BOO at the ZOO will feature costumed characters like a tiger, lion, donkey, peacock, kangaroo and others handing out candy treats. Plus there will be plenty of ghoulish games, face painting, costume parade, crafts and more that will ensure a howling good time! Even some of the Zoo animals will get into the Halloween spirit with special pumpkin “Chomp and Stomp” enrichment activities.
Christmas In October
Saturday - Sunday, October 28th-29th
Amarillo Civic Center
Gift and Craft Show benefiting Sharing Hope Ministries
Beans and Cornbread Luncheon
Monday, October 30, 2017 11:30 to 1:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the 20th Annual Beans and Cornbread Luncheon!
For 20 years our community has united to reduce homelessness through this luncheon.