Holidays

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.

Along with putting up a tree, hanging lights, and making strings of popcorn; watching Claymation Christmas specials was a huge tradition in many homes each holiday season.

The Annual "Winter Lightfest" that benefits all the agencies the United Way of Abilene supports, is open and ready for you to tour. Get dates & ticket info here.

We're ready to light up our streets and neighborhoods brighter than ever this holiday season, and we need YOUR help.

As a response to Covid-19, many stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Mission Thanksgiving is an annual food, clothing, and monetary fundraiser that aids Love & Care Ministries efforts to help the poor and homeless of the Abilene area.

As a sign of 'thanks', many restaurants in the Abilene area offer free (or discounted) meals for veterans and active military on Veterans Day, November 11th.

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.

Along with putting up a tree, hanging lights, and making strings of popcorn; watching Claymation Christmas specials was a huge tradition in many homes each holiday season.