Calendar of Events
- Christmas in the Garden December 3, 2021Join Abilene Cultural Affairs for a night of Family Fun on the Farm at this annual event at the Storybook Garden. There will be a train ride by Santa's Workshop with costumed characters, an opportunity to meet Santa Claus, a book reading by Mrs. Claus, a snowmachine, May Farms Petting Zoo, crafts, refreshments, and live […]
- Christmas Lane December 3, 2021Christmas Lane features over 120 outdoor Christmas displays. Donations and sponsorships for this event go to the Abilene Volunteer Services Council (the only non-profit for the people who live at AbSSLC). 2021 is a drive-thru-only event. You must remain in your vehicle at all times.
- Live @ Lytle featuring Dayne Pack December 3, 2021Enjoy music on the patio featuring Dayne Pack.
- Raising Cane's Key City Classic December 2, 2021The Key City Classic is back after a cancellation in 2020 due to Covid. This will be one of top high school boys basketball tournaments in the state of Texas. The 2019 tournament was a huge success for the community. There were 16 teams from around the state that came and participated in the tournament […]
- Fa La La La Fun Run December 2, 2021Run through the beautiful lights of Winter Lightfest at this inaugural run. The course is just under three miles and it takes participants through the light park twice with a small portion run outside the light display. Proceeds benefit the Wylie Education Foundation and United Way of Abilene.
A look from a local’s point of view: Myra Dean
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An Evening at the Zoo
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Celebrate Texas Independence Day in Abilene
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Top 10 Abilene Gift Items (Part 2)
Category: Christmas, Downtown, Foodies, Shopping, Tourism, Tags: Abilene, Abilene CVB, Abilene Zoo, Buffalo Gap, Candies by Vletas, candy, Christmas, cooking, cowboy, eco-friendly, fair trade, gift, Harold's BBQ, holidays, Perini Ranch, PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center, Relics, Round Up Pass, stocking stuffers, Texas, Texas Star Trading Co., Tom Perini, TX, West Texas
Travel Day With Nana
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