The 12th Annual Women for the Arts and For Arts' Sake Gift Shop Holiday Open House was held on Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 at the Regional Arts Center in downtown Texarkana. The annual event offered a one-of-a-kind shopping experience with unique, handmade goods from local and regional artisans.

Fan Fare Gifts held its Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday, December 5. They had selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer adoptions, refreshments and holiday shopping.