Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo is buzzing with spring markets and vendor events where residents can shop for handmade goods, enjoy food trucks, and partake in family fun.

New local spots include Sad Monkey Mercantile near Palo Duro Canyon and the remodeled Cactus Cove Inn offering convenient lodging and leisure amenities.

Amarillo nonprofit Mojo’s Mission offers free service dog training and accepts donations to boost inclusion for people with disabilities — the organization was founded in December 2025 after its founder witnessed barriers to public access.

Registration is open for the 2nd Episcopal Grasslands Gathering event on May 1 and 2 at St. Peter’s and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Churches; the event will bring together local farmers, educators, activists and faith leaders to discuss topics like food forests on church lands + communal responses to AI.

The Sh*ts and Giggles BBQ Cook-Off for a Good Cause will be held May 9 in Adrian to benefit Homeless Heroes, which supports veterans.

Organizers are gathering volunteers, sponsors and donations at the event held across the street from Dream Maker Station during the Route 66 100th Year Celebration.

The Amarillo City Council approved a 20-year lease agreement with Amarillo Zoo and Sanctuary Inc to shift daily operations to the nonprofit group while keeping land and animals under city ownership.

The deal includes up to $900,000 in grant funding to support conservation, education, and facility upgrades.

Wonderland Amusement Park under new owner Jimmy Holmes is upgrading Wi‑Fi, infrastructure and food areas — plans include season‑long foam parties and other special events.

The park opens today at 1 p.m.

Advisors at Amarillo College urged students planning to transfer to choose a major early and take core courses so their credits transfer.

West Texas A&M University officials advised high school students taking dual credit classes to coordinate with families and counselors to avoid delays.

Drivers in Amarillo will see a change in traffic on S.W.

45th Ave. starting Saturday as city crews mill and resurface the road — westbound lanes will close while traffic is shifted to southbound lanes between South Western Street and I-27 until next week.

Amarillo’s Environmental Health Department unveiled a new online portal on the city’s website to speed up foodborne illness reports — the system was introduced at a Lunch and Learn session at City Hall on April 1.

The Amarillo-based Coldcuts skateboarding team is hosting the Kevin Forever Good Friday contest at Martin Road Skatepark today from 6:30 p.m. until dusk.

The free event honors their late friend Kevin Wilkerson with giveaways + prizes to celebrate his legacy among local skaters.

The Amarillo Sod Poodles will debut innovative upgrades for the 2026 season at Hodgetown as opening day is set for Friday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Springfield Cardinals—featuring drone shows, special promotions, and charity fundraisers.

Treasure & Mineral Show

5-9 p.m. on Friday & 2-?? p.m. on Saturday — Green Tree Village Apartments — Free admission — Discover gems and minerals at this family-friendly event hosted by the Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society.

2026 Spring Amarillo Job Fair

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Free entry — Connect with 80 to 100 employers and explore a variety of job opportunities face-to-face.

Yellow City Comic Convention 2026

April 17-19 — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Cost varies — Celebrate fandom with cosplay, artists, panels, and celebrity guests at this community favorite.

Music Through the Generations

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Arts in the Sunset — Ticketed event — Experience the evolution of chamber music from Beethoven to Brahms.