Texas Panhandle
This week
The next confirmed Panhandle nights, outdoor outings, and high school games. Each date on the board links to the page that posted it. Lubbock and Clovis stay on their own pages.
Subject
Panhandle nights, the canyon, and high school football
Dates from Visit Amarillo, Center City, the state park, MaxPreps, and school schedules.
This page previews what is listed. The Friday note is the signup on the account page.
Nights
All eventsAmarillo, Canyon, Bushland, Hereford, Dumas, Pampa, Borger, and Dalhart. Lubbock and Curry County have their own pages and are not mixed into this list.
Community
Catrina Dress Exhibit
Arts in the Sunset, AmarilloFriday, September 4, 2026 – Friday, October 9, 2026 · Time TBA
On view September 4 through October 9, 2026. Dresses and costumes from the Día de Muertos Festival of Amarillo. Daily hours were not published on this page.
Community
Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic
Don Harrington Discovery Center, AmarilloSaturday, September 19, 2026 – Sunday, January 3, 2027 · Time TBA
On view September 19, 2026 through January 3, 2027. Daily hours were not published on the Visit Amarillo fall guide.
Live music
Jazztober: Sean Vokes & Friends
Historic Bivins Home, 1000 S Polk St, Amarillo6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Free jazz on the mansion porch. Bring a chair and a picnic. Sponsored by Brown & Fortunato.
Festival
Good Times BBQ Cook-Off
Amarillo Tri-State FairgroundsThursday, October 8, 2026 · Time TBA
Visit Amarillo lists this cook-off on October 8, 2026. A clock time and ticket price were not published on that page.
Outdoor
All outdoorPalo Duro Canyon, John Stiff Park, and Maxwell’s pumpkin farm. A ride or a cleanup shows up here when someone posts the date.
Outdoor festival
Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm Fall Festival
Maxwell's Pumpkin FarmSaturday, September 26, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Time TBA
Visit Amarillo lists hayrides, a corn maze, and pumpkin picking from September 26 through November 1, 2026. Daily hours and a street address were not on that page.
Other
Art in the Park
Palo Duro Canyon State Park10:00 AM
The park calendar lists Art in the Park at 10:00 a.m. on October 3. An end time was not on the calendar summary.
Trail
Women's Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park8:00 AM
The park calendar lists a women's hike at 8:00 a.m. An end time and a trailhead were not on the summary. Park admission applies unless a pass covers it.
Trail
Birding hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park8:00 AM
The park calendar lists a morning birding hike at 8:00 a.m. An end time was not on the summary.
Sports
All sportsHome and away varsity football. Kickoffs are 7:00 p.m. unless a schedule says otherwise.
Away
Borger Girls volleyball vs Dumas
Dumas, 300 South Kline Ave., Dumas TX 79029-06155:00 PM
The Borger freshman volleyball team has an away conference match @ Dumas (TX) on Tuesday, October 6 @ 5p.
Away
Canyon Girls volleyball vs San Marcos
San Marcos, 2601 Rattler Road, San Marcos TX 78666-78995:00 PM
The Canyon freshman volleyball team has an away conference match @ San Marcos (TX) on Tuesday, October 6 @ 5p.
Home
Canyon Girls volleyball vs West Plains
Canyon High School, 1701 23rd St, Canyon, TX 790155:00 PM
The West Plains freshman volleyball team has an away conference match @ Canyon (TX) on Tuesday, October 6 @ 5p.
Colleges
All collegesWest Texas A&M, Amarillo College, Frank Phillips College, and Clarendon College. Home and away athletics, plus public campus dates when a calendar published them.
Live music
WT Choirs
Northen Recital Hall7:30 PM
Public listing on the WTAMU fine arts calendar.
Lecture
COMMversations: Film Screening of The Forge of Friendship: J.R.R. Tolkien & C.S. Lewis
HD Studio7:00 PM
Public listing on the WTAMU fine arts calendar.
Live music
Flute Studio
Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall7:30 PM
Public listing on the WTAMU fine arts calendar.
Varsity · Local
West Texas A&M: NCAA National Preview
Mission Resort + Club, Howey-in-the-Hills, Fl.12:00 AM
West Texas A&M University Vs NCAA National Preview on 10/4/2026 12:00:00 AM
Varsity · Home
West Texas A&M Softball vs Clarendon College
Schaeffer Park, Canyon, Texas1:00 PM
West Texas A&M University Vs Clarendon College on 10/4/2026 1:00:00 PM
Varsity · Home
West Texas A&M Women's soccer vs Midwestern State
The Pitch, Canyon, Texas7:00 PM
West Texas A&M University Vs Midwestern State on 10/7/2026 7:00:00 PM