Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo Zoo will host a Winter Break Camp for kids ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, Dec.

13 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event costs $25 and offers crafts, animal encounters + holiday cheer while parents shop.

Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare is waiving cat adoption fees through Dec.

13 at 3501 S. Osage (10 am to 6 pm, Tuesday-Saturday). Residents can adopt spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped cats for a loving home.

Cowboy Christmas is a free, family-friendly holiday event held today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 809 E.

Ninth St. in Panhandle—featuring Cowboy Santa, longhorn chili and mini photo sessions to support the Harrington Cancer Foundation.

Amarillo’s Code Blue Warming Station reached its 20-person indoor capacity as freezing temperatures push more residents and their pets to seek shelter.

The volunteer-run station works with local nonprofits & redirects people to alternative safe options when full.

Amarillo’s Downtown Public Library will host the Memory Cafe for residents with memory loss and their caregivers on Dec.

13 from 12 to 2 p.m. The program, started last year, offers free music, games, and activities to help participants stay socially connected + engaged.

Help 4 The Holidays is urging Amarillo residents to donate essential items (toiletries, toys, winter gear, and more) at Wolflin Square at the old Vexus building, 2221 I-40 Frontage Rd. The drive stays open today through Sunday as donations slow and families need support.

Olivia’s Angels hosted its annual tree lighting on Tuesday, Dec.

2 at the Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation in Amarillo, honoring caregivers and hospice patients while celebrating Sister Olivia’s lasting legacy. Community donations helped brighten lives and promise the tradition continues for generations.

The City of Amarillo’s Community Development Department and the Amarillo Continuum of Care are calling for residents to volunteer for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count on Jan.

23 to survey homelessness and guide future federal funding. Volunteers may also donate gift bag items at the Simms Building (808 S. Buchanan St).

The Amarillo Wind Ensemble will perform its free Hometown Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec.

7, at First Christian Church, 3001 Wolflin Ave, where Santa Claus will appear. Donations will benefit Teen Christmas + the Pantex Christmas Project.

Last Friday, downtown Amarillo was lit up as Center City Amarillo hosted its annual Electric Light Parade — showcasing a West Texas Christmas theme with western-style floats and vehicles from local sponsors.

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum invites locals to its Christmas Open House today on its East Lawn from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event features crafts + cookies + cocoa + choirs and Santa photos offered for $10 to $20 while guests may donate $1 or bring a can for the High Plains Food Bank.

Amarillo National Bank released its November Economic Analysis, reporting retail sales rose 12%, new car sales increased 32%, and used car sales climbed 48% from a year ago despite lower housing and agricultural commodities & falling oil prices.

The analysis noted steady construction, rising housing starts, and data center activity.

Fifteen high school students were selected for FirstBank Southwest’s Banking Advisory Council (BAC) as part of a competitive program offering hands-on community banking learning and mentorship.

The program runs monthly from October through May and brings together local students to build real-world skills.

Texas A&M Forest Service is offering up to $80,000 in grants through the Texas Resilient Landscapes Initiative to help landowners restore native trees on properties of 10-150 acres that lost trees in the past 10 years.

Officials will visit properties in areas with limited recovery funding & provide guidance, and applications are due by January 23.

Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — O.H.M.S. Cafe & Bar — Ticket discounts available — Wear your ugliest sweater and enjoy a festive night out with drinks and fun.

Amarillo Symphony - Happy Holiday Pops

7:30-9 p.m. — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts — Free for veterans and first responders — Celebrate the holidays with favorite carols and a joyful sing-along at this cherished local tradition.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Tickets required — Experience dazzling circus performances set to your favorite holiday music.