Amarillo's Top April Events

There will be a lot going on in this month in Amarillo, TX. Therefore, I have found a list of events in and around Amarillo that will be great for the whole family.  Hope you enjoy one or more of the events below.

Orren Mixer Exhibit - Now through July 27, 2013

Celebrates and showcases the life and art of AQHA Hall of Fame member Orren Mixer. The exhibit will give you an opportunity to learn more about Mr. Mixer and the American Quarter Horse in art.

Time: Regular museum hours

Location: American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum 2611 I-40 E, Amarillo, TX 79104

Admission Cost: Regular museum admission

Phone: (806) 376-5181

Web site: http://www.quarterhorsemuseum.com/

The Wild & Wacky Weather on the Panhandle Plains - March 6, 2013 - January 31, 2014

The Panhandle Plains Region has long seen its share of extreme weather conditions and events. Geared to kids but interesting to all, this exhibit uses historical weather events to explore the forces behind weather, the range of its impact, the history and science of weather forecasting, and much more. Thanks to KVII's weather team and Amarillo's National Weather Service Office for collaborative help.

Time: September-May, 9 am - 5 pm, Tuesday-Saturday; June-August, 9 am - 6 pm, Monday-Saturday;

Location: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79105

Admission: $10 - Adults; $9 - Seniors 65+; $9 - Groups over 20; $5 - Children (4-12); $3 - Children's Groups; Free - Members and children under 4; Free - West Texas A&M University Faculty, Staff and Students with Buff Gold Card

Find Tickets: Panhandle Tickets

Phone: 806-651-2244

Web site: http://www.panhandleplains.org/

Wings of Freedom Tour - April 8, 2013 - April 10, 2013

Visit the TX Air & Space Museum and see four vintage WW II aircraft on tour: P-51 Mustang, B-17 Flying Fortress; B-24 Liberator and an Me 262 Schwalbe. Raffle tickets available for a chance to win a ride on one of the vintage aircraft. And don't miss the museum's regular exhibits.

Time: Regular museum hours

Location: Texas Air & Space Museum, 10001 American Dr., Amarillo, TX 79111

Phone: 806-335-9159

Web site: http://www.collingsfoundation.org/cf_schedule-wof.htm

Broadway Spotlight Series- Elvis Lives - April 17, 2013 - April 18, 2013

It is an unforgettable multi-media and live music journey across Elvis