The new year is here and the first month of 2019 is packed full of things to do in Texarkana, Arkansas. Pick a weekend in January to make your getaway to Texarkana, where you can enjoy some of the best local restaurants and attractions around! We hope to see you at some of these events this month.

The Wonders of Nature: Arkansas Woodpecker Program

Saturday, January 5th
Join the Texarkana Museums System at the Museum of Regional History as guest speaker Leslie Patrick of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission presents the Arkansas Woodpecker Program covering woodpeckers, including the extinct Ivory-Billed Woodpecker and the endangered Red-Cockaded Woodpecker. Admission is free for this fun, educational event but please register at www.TexarkanaMuseums.org/Events or call 903-793-4831 for more information.

Norman Connors and the Starship Orchestra

Saturday, January 5th
Norman Connors and the Starship Orchestra will be performing at the Holiday Inn Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center at 8 p.m.

Adult Acrylic Pouring Class for Beginners

Sunday, January 6th
Primal Flow Studio in Texarkana, Arkansas creates beautiful, custom artwork and holds classes for those who want to learn how to create art with primal flow acrylic pouring paints. If you’re a beginner, this class can help you get started!

Musical Highlights Bus Tour with the Texarkana Museums System

Saturday, January 12th
This event provides a unique experience for the music lovers in Texarkana. Enjoy a bus ride through some of the honky tonkin', jazz playing and boogie woogien' highlights that our fine little town has produced. Register at texarkanamuseums.org/events or call 903-793-4831 for more information.

2019 Installation Ball Whodunnit

Saturday, January 12th
The Texarkana Board of Realtors is throwing their 2019 Installation Ball at the Holiday Inn Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center on January 12th and guests can expect it to be thrilling! It’s a quintessential whodunnit where you’ll enjoy a night of mystery, intrigue, and “murder” you’ll never forget. Find out more about the event here.

Jordan High “Alice in Underville” Book Signing and Alice in Wonderland High Tea Party

Saturday, January 26th
You won’t want to miss this Alice in Wonderland themed High Tea Party at the P. J. Ahern Home. Food and beverages will be served and registration is $25 for Texarkana Museums System Members and $30 for others. Register at www.TexarkanaMuseums.org/Events or call 903-793-4831 for more information.

Know It All Trivia at Fat Jacks Oyster and Sports Bar

Sunday, January 27th
If you’re a trivia fan, don’t miss the monthly trivia night at Fat Jacks - a Texarkana, Arkansas favorite! Fat Jacks is also the place to go for live music - see all their upcoming events here.

Karaoke at Fat Jacks Oyster and Sports Bar

Wednesday, January 30th
Grab some friends and enjoy a night out and karaoke at Fat Jacks Oyster and Sports Bar! There are several karaoke nights at Fat Jacks throughout the month of January so be sure to check out their Facebook page for all the dates.

Did we forget a fun event taking place in January in Texarkana? Let us know! From karaoke to a tea party to a “Whodunnit” ball, there’s so much to do and see in Texarkana, Arkansas this January.