ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – If you’re the type to put your Christmas tree up on November 1, you’re really going to love this long list of holiday events in and around Abilene!
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Friday, November 10
Veterans Day Coin Presentation
Dyess Main Exchange – 260 Commissary Road
Beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Abilene Christmas In November
Abilene Civic Center – 1100 North 6th Street
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Grace Studio: Yarn Pumpkins
The Grace Museum – 106 Cypress Street
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 11
Toys for Tots Car Show and Toy Drive
Drug Emporium – 2550 Barrow Street
Beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Abilene Christmas In November
Abilene Civic Center – 1100 North 6th Street
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Veterans Day
VFW Post 6873 – 1049 Veterans Drive
Beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Club De Fútbol Abilene Fall Festival
CF Abilene Aztecas – 3525 Yale Avenue
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 12
Abilene Christmas In November
Abilene Civic Center – 1100 North 6th Street
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, November 13
Fall 2024 Concert: Dances & Dreams
Taylor County Coliseum – 795 Coliseum Way
Beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 14
Holiday Auction Fundraiser
Abilene Country Club – 4039 South Treadaway Boulevard
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 15
100 Free Turkeys – VOUCHER ONLY
Drug Emporium – 2550 Barrow Street
Beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner | FREE
Lamar Street Baptist Church – 511 TX-70-BR, Sweetwater
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, November 17
Abilene Thanksgiving Sale
Alliance Auto Auction – 6657 US HWY 80 West
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 18
Family Fun Thanksgiving
NCCIL – 102 Cedar Street
10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuscola Fall Fair
Downtown Tuscola – 710 Main Street, Tuscola
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 23
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🥧🍂
Turkey Trot 2023
Shotwell Stadium – 1525 East South 11th Street
7:45 to 11:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving breakfast for Abilene seniors
Beginning at 9:30 a.m. at all four senior centers listed below. Lunch will not be served on this day.
Caesar Chavez Recreation Center – 2250 Ambler Avenue
Cobb Recreation Center – 2302 State Street
GV Recreation Center – 541 North 8th Street
Rose Park Senior Center – 2625 South 7th Street
Lucy’s Thanksgiving Luncheon
Lucy’s Big Burger – 3110 South 27th Street
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Friday, November 24
Record Guys Black Friday RSD
Record Guys – 701 South Leggett Drive
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Saturday, November 25
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Sunday, November 26
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Tuesday, November 28
Abilene City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting
Abilene City Hall – 555 Walnut Street
5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
35th FOX West Texas Christmas Lights Parade
Downtown Abilene – Cypress Street
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Women’s Music Museum in Christmas Lights Parade
Downtown Abilene
Beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, December 1
Christmas in the Garden
The Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden – 1034 North 6th Street
Beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Christmas in the Garden with Grinchy Claus & Friends
Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden – 1100 North 6th Street
5:30 to 6:30 & 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Celebration Singers: “Merry Christmas Everyone!”
The Paramount – 352 Cypress Street
Beginning at 7:00 p.m.
City of Clyde Christmas Parade
218 Clyde Street, Abilene
Beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 2
Breakfast and Photos with the Grinch – 4th Annual Toys for Tots Drive
Texas Lifestyles Group – 5919 Buffalo Gap Road
9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Jingle Jam 2023
Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center – 1042 Loop 322
Beginning at 9:00 a.m.
A Snowy Day at the NCCIL
The NCCIL – 102 Cedar Street
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Bluey Christmas Photos
Abilene Civic Center – 1100 North 6th Street
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Christmas in the Gap
Old Settlers Grounds – 447 Vine Street, Buffalo Gap
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
One Starry Night & A Holiday WHO-BILATION Lighted Parade
Grimes Garden – 352 West White Street, Eastland
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Merkel Christmas Club’s 34th Annual Nighttime Christmas Parade
Merkel FFA Petting Zoo near Mellinger Park – 929 North 2nd Street
Beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Irish Christmas in America with Abilene Philharmonic
Abilene Convention Center – 1100 North 6th Street
Beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 3
Bluey Christmas Photos
Abilene Civic Center – 1100 North 6th Street
10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, December 4
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 5
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 6
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Baird Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade and photos with Santa
T&P Railroad Depot Museum – 100 West 1st Street, Baird
Beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 7
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
KACU’s LIVE Radio Play: It’s a Wonderful Life 2023
The Paramount – 352 Cypress Street
Beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 8
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Tye Christmas Parade
The Huddle House – 600 South Access Road
Beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 9
Grinch Marketplace
Christian Job Corps – 1350 North 10th Street
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mistletoe Market 2023
Comfort Inn & Suites Regional Medical Center – 6350 Directors Parkway
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fa La La in the Forest
Abilene State Park – 150 Park Road 32
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 10
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, December 11
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Nutcracker: Magical Christmas Ballet
Abilene Convention Center – 1100 North 6th Street
Beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 12
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 13
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 14
Holidays Around the World Family Festival
The Grace Museum – 102 Cypress Street
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 16
Matera Gardens Christmas Market
Matera Gardens – 101 Oak Street
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 17
Mesquite Ridge Brunch with Santa
Tuscola Community Center – 1202 Turner Lane
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, December 18
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 19
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 20
Selfies with Santa
Express ER – 4157 Buffalo Gap Road
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 21
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
An Aaron Watson Family Christmas
The Paramount – 352 Cypress Street
Beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 22
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 23
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Christmas Lane
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 24
Christmas Lane – outdoor only
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, December 25
Merry Christmas! *ੈ🎄✩‧₊
Christmas Lane – outdoor only
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 26
Christmas Lane – outdoor only
Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, December 29
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
Saturday, December 30
United Way of Abilene Winter Lightfest
2250 EN 10th
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets start out at $10.00
