Good morning, Amarillo.

An Amarillo delivery driver followed a customer's unusual instruction to send a text upon drop-off—earning an extra five-dollar tip added to his initial five-dollar tip.

Amarillo schools are closed on October 10 and October 13, so parents need a backup plan for childcare.

The Discovery Center will host a Spooktacular Day Camp with half or full-day care and STEAM lessons for children ages 4-11.

Parents in Amarillo who struggle with four day school weeks now have a new option at the Discovery Center as Discovery Fridays begins.

The center offers half day or full day TEKS aligned programs every Friday—giving families flexible care while parents work.

Amarillo locals and visitors ranked their favorite cafés based on Yelp reviews from February—top picks include local spots like Roaster’s, Yellow City Grind and 806 Coffee Lounge that offer cozy spaces for coffee or tea.

The rankings show a mix of small independent cafés and larger chains.

Zach Williams with We The Kingdom Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Ticket info available — Experience an uplifting evening of music with Zach Williams and We The Kingdom.

OpenShift Fundamentals Training

Mon, Oct 6 – Wed, Oct 8 — Amarillo College — Cost information not provided — Enhance your software development skills with this Linux-focused training class.

Amarillo International Film Festival

6-9 p.m. — Arts in the Sunset — Check website for ticket info — Celebrate global cinema with independent films, director panels, and industry insights.

Cottonwood Faire

10 AM – 6 PM — Thompson Memorial Park — Enjoy a variety of entertainment and food — Experience medieval combat, interact with characters, and relish festival fare at Amarillo's Renaissance faire.

Neon Slugfest - Calling All Slug Bugs Car Show

Get ready to glow at NEON SLUGFEST: Our 12th Annual Car Show happening Saturday, October 18th at Street Volkswagen! Live music, food trucks, prizes, face painting & more. It's free to register at streetvw.com

Autocross Event #5

8:30 a.m. — Westgate Mall — $35 SCCA Members, $45 Non-members — Experience the thrill of racing while helping set up the course at this exciting autocross event.

Motown: Back in the Day, Here to Stay

7-10:30 p.m. — The Bliss Venue — Tickets available — Experience a soul-stirring celebration of Motown music with electrifying performances from premier R&B groups.

VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training Class

Mon-Fri, Oct 27-31 — Amarillo College — $2400 — Enhance your VMware skills with this hands-on training course.