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
Thanksgiving Marketplace
Nov. 1-3
More than 40 local artists, craftsmen, and merchants show and sell their wares of reclaimed, restore...
Happy Holidays Gift and Furniture Show
Nov. 29-Dec. 1
More than 40 local artists, craftsmen, and merchants show and sell their wares of reclaimed, restore...
Noah Project 40th Anniversary
Oct. 24-24
The organization celebrates 40 years with guest speaker Taylor Armstrong....
Family Fun Saturdays
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26
A come-and-go family program where little ones create a work of art using the style and medium of th...
Haunted Abilene
Oct. 25-26
This family-friendly event has a haunted house, haunted graveyard, scary movies, a children’s area...
Abilene Philharmonic: Visions of America
Oct. 26
The Abilene Philharmonic’s second performance of the season features symphonic photochoreography p...
Western Horseman Stock Horse World Championships
Oct. 24-27
This show is open to any exhibitor. There are two complete shows with placings and awards for each...
Art Adventure
Nov. 1
This monthly mom and tot program for preschoolers combines different aspects of visual and verbal li...
Paramount Film Series: "The Changeling"
Oct. 31-Nov. 1
The Paramount Film Series presents the 1980 horror film about a grief-stricken composer who leaves h...
ASC Cross Country Championship
Nov. 2
Support college athletes as they compete for the championship....
24fps International Short Film Festival
Nov. 2-3
This unique short film festival, now in its 20th year, is a juried competition for student and indep...
Jeff Boyer's Big Bubble Bonanza
Nov. 3
Guinness Book of World Records-holder and master bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer blows bubbles like no on...
Hittin' for Hunger
Nov. 8-10
Four games are guaranteed at the seventh annual girl's softball tournament: two pool games and doubl...
USTA Super Champs Major Zone
Nov. 9-11
A USTA-sanctioned tennis tournament where boys and girls ages 12-18 compete....
Paramount Film Series: "Singin' in the Rain"
Nov. 15-16
The classic 1952 Hollywood musical about a film star from the silent era who has a difficult time ma...
Family Fun Saturdays
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
A come-and-go family program where little ones create a work of art using the style and medium of th...
Art Adventure
Dec. 6
This monthly mom and tot program for preschoolers combines different aspects of visual and verbal li...
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 ...
Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers in Concert
Dec. 1
Larry, Steve, and Rudy—the Gatlin Brothers are a Grammy Award-winning trio who have dazzled audien...
Winter Lightfest
Dec. 1-29
The Winter Lightfest is a 2/3 mile walking trail with iconic displays and breathtaking light feature...
City Sidewalks and Christmas Parade
Dec. 3
Feel at home for the holidays when you discover the charm of Christmas in downtown Abilene in the 31...
"Ballet Magnificat! Light Has Come, the Angel's Story"
Dec. 4
This is the story of salvation from the unique perspective of the angels. This epic retelling, from ...
Celebration Singers Christmas Performance
Dec. 6
Join Abilene's premier show choir on a joyful celebration of Christmas. ...
Amateur Organization of Karate State Championships
Dec. 6-7
Watch athletes with Texas Amateur Organization of Karate compete for the championships. ...
Abilene Philharmonic—A Hometown Christmas
Dec. 7
Kick off the holiday Season with the Abilene Philharmonic’s annual Christmas concert. This year th...
Round-Up Danny Isbell Memorial Rehab Jackpot Show
Dec. 7
Jackpot is a chance for the buyers of the lamb, goat, and pig sales to return with their animals the...
Silver Spur Gun and Knife Show
Dec. 7-8
This event provides a safe environment for the public to come shop for guns, knives, and ammo....
Paramount Film Series—"White Christmas"
Dec. 13-14
Watch the classic 1954 holiday musical about two World War II veterans who are singers and performer...
Handel's "Messiah"
Dec. 15
Hark! Abilene Opera Association presents Handel's "Messiah." Following the performance, there is an ...
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’...
