Abilene
This city receives well-deserved praise for its small-town feel, state park, zoo, shopping, history, and restaurants. Spend a day exploring the pedestrian-friendly downtown, which dates to the late 1800s.
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Upcoming Events
Family Fun Saturdays
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28
A come-and-go family program where little ones create a work of art using the style and medium of th...
Christmas Lane
Dec. 6-23
Get into the Christmas spirit with more than 100 drive-through Christmas displays and pictures with ...
Winter Lightfest
Dec. 1-29
The Winter Lightfest is a 2/3 mile walking trail with iconic displays and breathtaking light feature...
Paramount Film Series—"When Harry Met Sally"
Dec. 31
Watch a special New Year's Eve screening of the classic 1989 comedy about two college graduates who ...
Abilene Winter Circuit Cutting
Dec. 28-Jan. 1
Cutting is an equestrian event where a rider and their horse work together to separate a single anim...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Jan. 20
The annual celebration features dinner and a guest speaker....
Taylor County Livestock Show and Sale
Jan. 22-25
The 31st annual show includes poultry, steer, heifer, lamb, goat, rabbit, and swine shows....
Abilene Philharmonic—Emperor Concerto
Jan. 25
The Abilene Philharmonic’s first concert of the new year features an encore performance of Abilene...
West Texas Sports and Fitness Expo
Feb. 14-15
The focus of the 15th annual event is to connect community, families, and people of all ages with lo...
Abilene Christian University Sing Song
Feb. 14-15
Over 1,200 ACU students take the stage to compete for best overall show while performing a cappella ...
"Click, Clack, Moo"
Feb. 16
The much-loved Caldecott Honor children’s book is brought to life in a colorful, captivating, hila...
Texas Farm, Ranch, and Wildlife Expo
Feb. 18-19
This is a one-of-a-kind agribusiness event that serves as an opportunity for vendors to interface di...
Abilene Philharmonic—Jerry Herman: The Broadway Legacy Concert
Feb. 22
Jerry Herman is a legendary composer/lyricist of the American Musical Theatre and one of Broadway’...
Central Texas Gem and Mineral Show
April 11-12
Hunt for rocks, minerals, gems, and jewelry pieces made from some of the finest stones around. ...
