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The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning Best Score, including My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev'ry Mountain, Edelweiss and the title song. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Music by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.

Run in the morning and eat guilt free the rest of the day! Hosted by the Abilene Runner's Club.

Drag racing at its best.

Custom Christmas themed room filled with clues and puzzles. Can you solve them all and save Santa in 60-minutes or less? It's tons of fun for ages 7 and older. 

A come-and-go family program offered by our art educators who will help you and your little ones create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.

Renara is performing a professional classical concert with her own personal compositions to benefit the Wylie Bulldogs Education Foundation and showcase the Wylie Performing Arts Center at the Wylie High School campus. Listen to her music at renaramusic.com. 

The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council presents a night on the Polar Express in the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden. The garden will be decorated in Christmas lights. Wear your pajamas! The price to enter includes face painting, bubbles, an art activity, a light snack and frosted chocolate snow milk.

The Holiday show. Featuring vintage, antique, handcrafted and boutique items. Snack and shop as you suanter from the secret shops to the estate sale. Watch demos on Friday nights and meet local artists and craftsmen. 

A come-and-go family program offered by our art educators who will help you and your little ones create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.

This fundraising event supports the Junior League of Abilene as we continue to help fund projects, programming and events benefiting the services to help women and children of the Big Country. Partial proceeds also allow for the continued support of Downtown Abilene.

Bruce Ewing and Kristi Tingle will be returning to the Abilene Philharmonic stage for a night of Christmas favorites and carols. 

Buy, sell, trade or browse new, used and collectible guns -parts and accessories. Also available: knives, military surplus and collectibles, coins, jewelry and purses. 

USTA sanctioned tennis tournament. Championships boys' & girls' 12-18 Singles 78' yellow ball.

Varsity basketball tournament featuring some of the top boys and girls' basketball teams in the state.

This popular program, for ages 3 to 5 and parents, features hands-on activities and gallery games.

This mom and tot program for preschoolers combines different aspects of visual and verbal literacy by exposing the children to books and art based on the featured artist in the gallery.

District 11 ASA/USA sanctioned girl's fast pitch softball tournament. Open 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U. Each player and coach brings one unwrapped toy for donation. Four game guarantee, double elimination.

One-act play festival directed, designed, and produced by Directing I students.

A stirring, tragic tale of jealously, lies, and revenge. The story centers around Othello, a Moorish general in the army of Venice, and Iago, a trusted ensign whose envy leads him down a path of treachery that threatens to consume and destroy everyone it touches.

Over 50 vendors offering holiday shopping from handcrafted items such as jewelry, apothecary, apparel, accessories, home goods, woodwork, artful goods, and more. Including a new lounge area, bar, classic baked goods section, food trucks, and local musicians.

A holiday shopping extravaganza featuring an eclectic mix of handcrafted one of a kind items, home decor, artisan designs, boutiques, jewels, modern trends, and holiday gift items.

Enjoy great food with Santa, holiday crafts and entertainment provided by Abilene Philharmonic. Be sure to bring your holiday wish lists! Sponsored by Abilene Philharmonic.

Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast of assorted pastries and fresh fruit, milk, juice or coffee along with a fun craft and framed photo with the Old St. Nick. Reservations required. 

A come-and-go family program offered by our art educators who will help you and your little ones create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.

Patty Harper Dance Studio presents the heartwarming story of the spirit of Christmas.

Get in the Christmas spirit and have your free professional picture taken with Santa for a great cause. There will be a silent auction featuring several items and a raffle for 2019 Dallas Cowboy Tickets (6) in the Silver Level Suite. All proceeds benefit Head for the Cure. Professional photos and prints will be provided by photographer Stan West. This special event is hosted by Platinum Builders.

Sensory Sensitive Santa & Mrs. Claus in a Christian environment for children with sensory needs. Wheelchair accessible. 

Come fish for rainbow trout during this family event. You can use rod, reel, fly rod, or cane pole to fish. Enjoy hot dogs and door prizes as well during the fun! Adults will need a current fishing license to participate. Kids under 17 do not need a license.

Listen to a variety of Christmas favorites. Donations will be accepted toward the band's endowment fund.

The Happy Holiday Gift show. Featuring vintage, antique, handcrafted and boutique items. Snack and shop as you suanter from the secret shops to the estate sale. Watch demos on Friday nights and meet local artists and craftsmen. 

Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast of assorted pastries and fresh fruit, milk, juice or coffee along with a fun craft and framed photo with the Old St. Nick. Reservations required. 

Fun for the whole family with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, crafts, pictures, games and breakfast. 

A come-and-go family program offered by our art educators who will help you and your little ones create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they produce their own Christmas play and ultimately learn the true meaning of the season.

A national art competition open to all artists 21 years of age and over. Artists can submit up to 3 artworks in various mediums. Submitted artwork must not have been shown previously at the Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA).

The Center for Contemporary Arts 2nd Annual National Juried Art Show & Competition (CCAN) will be on view in Breed Gallery. Artist from around the country are encouraged to apply. Over 9 categories for art entries and over $7,000 available for awards. Entry submissions deadline: October 15, 2018. To enter, visit website given.