Calendar of Events
- 16th Annual West Texas Book Festival September 19, 2016Sponsored by Friends of the Abilene Public Library. Presentations and workshops featuring local and regional authors, Cookbook Gala, Boots & Books Luncheon with special guest speaker. Presentations are held throughout the week, and all day Saturday.
- 60th Annual Abilene Christian University Sing Song February 12, 2016Over 1,200 ACU students take the stage to compete for best overall show while performing a cappella with original lyrics set to a medley of popular songs.
- Craft Sunday @ Buffalo Gap Historic Village - Dec 2015 December 20, 2015Make and take craft activity.
- Military Appreciation Day - Dec 2015 December 20, 2015Spend an afternoon exploring the Village.
- Chautauqua Learning Series - Dec 2015 December 12, 2015This lecture series is based on the Chautauqua movement which began in Chautauqua, New York, in 1875, and spread throughout the rural United States in the following years. It provided educational lectures and entertainment for average Americans before the advent of mass media like radio and television.
12 Days of FREE Holiday Activities (Part 1)
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