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SubjectTexas Panhandle events, the canyon, and high school football
Texas Panhandle
This week
Week of November 9, 2026
The next confirmed Panhandle events, outdoor outings, and high school games. Each date on the board links to the page that posted it.
Featured events
Upcoming dates for Texas Panhandle. A paid listing labeled Sponsored stays at the top of this list.
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.
Festival
World Championship Ranch Rodeo kickoff
Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101, Heritage RoomWednesday, November 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM
WRCA lists a 5 p.m. kickoff celebration and team introductions on Wednesday, November 11.
Festival
Special Kids Ranch Rodeo
Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WRCA lists the Special Kids Ranch Rodeo from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 12.
Festival
World Championship Ranch Rodeo, first performance
Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WRCA lists the first performance of the 31st World Championship Ranch Rodeo at 7 p.m. Box office: (806) 378-3096, 401 S Buchanan St.
Events
Events across the Texas Panhandle.
Festival
World Championship Ranch Rodeo, second performance
Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WRCA lists the second performance at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 13, plus a watch party. A ticket price was not printed on the schedule.
Theater
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Polk Street Methodist Church, AmarilloFriday, November 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Amarillo Opera presents Amahl and the Night Visitors on November 13 and 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Polk Street Methodist Church. The season page describes Amahl, his mother, and the Three Kings.
Live music
American Voices
Arts in the SunsetFriday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Amarillo Symphony chamber series plays American Voices on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Arts in the Sunset. The program is music by Amy Beach, Florence Price, and Shawn Okpebholo.
Theater
The Outsiders
ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle, Amarillo, TX 79109Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Amarillo Little Theatre presents The Outsiders on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the ALT Adventure Space. Tickets are $18 for ages 12 and up and $15 for under 12.
Outdoor highlights
Palo Duro Canyon, John Stiff Park, and Maxwell’s pumpkin farm. A ride or a cleanup shows up here when someone posts the date.
More events coming soon.
Sports
Home and away varsity football. Kickoffs are 7:00 p.m. unless a schedule says otherwise.
Home
Caprock Girls basketball vs New Home High School Lady Leopards
3001 E 34th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79103Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 4:30 PM
JV girls basketball. Posted on the Amarillo ISD Athletics schedule.
Home
Bushland Girls basketball vs Dumas
Bushland, 2300 Wells, Bushland, TX 79012Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM
JV girls basketball. Posted on the Bushland ISD Athletics schedule.
Home
Bushland Girls basketball vs Dumas
Bushland, 2300 Wells, Bushland, TX 79012Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM
JV girls basketball. Posted on the Bushland ISD Athletics schedule.
Colleges
West 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
AC Concert Band Concert
Concert Hall TheaterMonday, November 9, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
The music calendar says this concert is free in the Concert Hall Theater and does not print a street address.
Live music
Brass Choir
Northen Recital HallThursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Public listing on the WTAMU fine arts calendar.
Dance
Falling into Dance
Happy State Bank Studio TheatreThursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Public listing on the WTAMU fine arts calendar.
Varsity · Home
West Texas A&M Women's basketball vs Wayland Baptist
First United Bank Center, Canyon, TexasMonday, November 9, 2026 · 11:00 AM
West Texas A&M University Vs Wayland Baptist on 11/9/2026 11:00:00 AM
Varsity · Local
West Texas A&M: First Round
Top Seed HostWednesday, November 11, 2026 · 12:00 AM
West Texas A&M University Vs First Round on 11/11/2026 12:00:00 AM
Varsity · Local
West Texas A&M: Quarterfinals
Top Seed HostThursday, November 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM
West Texas A&M University Vs Quarterfinals on 11/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
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