Events

No matter how we have to celebrate the holidays this season, one thing will be like other years, your chance to show your holiday spirit and cheer. Here's to Lighting Up Abilene in 2020.

Don't miss Santa Claus, his magical reindeer, Caribbean Christmas lights an ice skating rink and lots more at this years 'Christmas Celebration 2020' at the Abilene Zoo. The fun begins Dec. 18-23, from 4pm-10pm daily.

Scoot-a-boot into the New Year at the Boys & Girls Club of Clyde's new Years Eve Dinner, Dance and Champagne Toast Dec. 31st. Featuring the Doug Roysden Band.

Make plans now to stop off at The Zone for a cancer benefit for James Headstream, which is Saturday, December 12th.

The annual Fall Mayor's Hike, is December 5th starting at 9 am. Mayor Williams will host the hike along the Cedar Creek Waterway in south-east Abilene.

Celebrate the holidays “Farm Style” at the Cultural Affairs Council's "Christmas in the Garden." This event is limited capacity, so get your tickets early.

The Paramount Film Series continues this week with "The Princess Bride" on Friday and Saturday Nov. 13 and 14, 2020. The Paramount is operating following the latest CDC & state guidelines.

Don't miss your opportunity to have your picture taken with Santa Claus. The Annual Baack's Flowers and More Christmas Open House is this Saturday November 14, 2020 from 9am until 3pm.

The Annual Veterans Day Parade in Abilene has been moved up from the 11th, to this Saturday, November 7th at 11am in Downtown Abilene.

Join the Gypsy MC and United States Marine Corps this Saturday at Nelson Park as the community helps bring in toys for this Christmas.

The 17th Annual Turkey Trot to benefit the West Texas Rehab Center is entirely different than previous years, because of the pandemic. Here's what's changed.

Don't miss out on Military Appreciation Day at the Taylor County History Center February 20, 2021. Active duty and retired military personnel and their families will get in free.