Things to Do
Whether you are looking to shop, enjoy the local history or try the local cuisine, Abilene has a little something for everyone!
Welcome to Abilene!
Abilene is big on what matters: history, culture, innovation, and West Texas hospitality. Make a little time to stay and play, to see and feel authentic Texas, and do things you can’t find anywhere else. After all, Abilene owns bragging rights as the Storybook Capital of America. Plot your adventure today.
Abilene is big on what matters: history, culture, innovation, and West Texas hospitality.
Make a little time to stay and play, to see and feel authentic Texas, and do things you can’t find anywhere else. After all, Abilene owns bragging rights as the Storybook Capital of America. Plot your adventure today.
Restaurants
Enjoy some Mexican cuisine, or try one of our local BBQ joints. There are great food and dining options available in and around Abilene.
Abilene Attractions
There's never a shortage of things to do while in Abilene! Check out our long list of attractions to fill up your trip to Abilene.
Where to Stay
Whether you are looking for a hotel, bed & breakfast or campground, Abilene has a perfect place for you to stay.
Live Music
Designated a Music Friendly City by the State of Texas, Abilene has a long list of musical acts to discover all over town and all year round.
Art & Museum Events
Abilene is a great art destination with some of the best museums and galleries this state has to offer.
Abilene Districts
Abilene has something for everyone. Each district is filled with unique experiences.
Plan
Find discounts, transportation options and visitor information to make planning your trip to Abilene a fantastic experience.
There is Always Something Going on in Abilene!
Season of Serving
Festivals and Events Mall of Abilene 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd. Abilene, TX 79606 (325) 698-4351 Website
Texas Golf Association 39th Texas Mid-Amateur
Festivals and Events Abilene Country Club South Course 4039 S. Treadaway Abilene, TX 79602 (325) 692-2583 Website
Long Monday with Mad Cowboys
Live Music The Ice House at LSDG 173 Walnut St Abilene, TX 79601
JAK Creek Band
Live Music The Ice House at LSDG 173 Walnut St Abilene, TX 79601
Jay Statham
Live Music Betty Rose's (South) 3934 Catclaw Drive Abilene, TX 79606
Intercollegiate Tennis Assoc. Regional Small College Championships DIII Men
Sports Hardin-Simmons University 2200 Hickory Street Abilene, TX 79698 (325) 670-1446
Father/Daughter Date Night
Festivals and Events Fort Refuge 364 Co Rd 154 Tuscola, TX 79562 Website
History of the Abilene State Supported Living Center
Festivals and Events Elks Arts Center 1174 North First Street Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 676-3775
Nights at the NCCIL: Extreme Pumpkin Carving
Nightlife NCCIL 102 Cedar Street Abilene, Texas 79601 (325) 763-4586 Website
JamisonPriest at Grapevine Farms
Food, Drink, & Culinary Grapevine Farms 2826 West Lake Road Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 518-1077
We Are Wylie Dinner 2022
Food, Drink, & Culinary 201 Mesquite Event Center 201 Mesquite Abilene, TX 79602 (325) 660-0292 Website
Walt Wilkins — Erase Kids Cancer Series
Live Music The Ice House at LSDG 173 Walnut St Abilene, TX 79601
E.A.S.L. (Every Artist Starts Little)
Events for Children National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature 102 Cedar Street Abilene, TX 79601
E.A.S.L.
Events for Children NCCIL 102 Cedar Street Abilene, Texas 79601 (325) 763-4586 Website
McKenna Kasowski
Live Music Lytle Land & Cattle 1150 E South 11th St Abilene, TX 79602
Parkside
Live Music Potosi Live 897 FM1750 Abilene, TX 79602
Lake Hike
Sports Abilene State Park Park Road 32 Tuscola, TX 79562
Free Family Fun Saturday
Events for Children NCCIL 102 Cedar Street Abilene, Texas 79601 (325) 673-4586
Art Brunch + Paint-off
Food, Drink, & Culinary Center for Contemporary Arts 220 Cypress Street Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 677-8389 Website
Baird Volunteer Fire Department Benefit
Food, Drink, & Culinary Railhead Tavern 140 Market St Baird, TX 79504 (325) 313-8047
Grace Gala 2022
Food, Drink, & Culinary The Grace Museum 102 Cypress Street Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 673-4587 Website
Brett Patterson
Live Music Betty Rose's (South) 3934 Catclaw Drive Abilene, TX 79606
19th Annual Fashions For The Cure — Style Show and Auction
Festivals and Events Abilene Convention Center 1100 North 6th St. Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 672-0040
Holt Jones
Live Music Betty Rose's (South) 3934 Catclaw Drive Abilene, TX 79606
USA Softball of Texas — 11th Annual Hope for a Cure
Sports Lake Kirby Softball Complex 5650 Maple St. Abilene, TX 79602 (325) 660-3132 Website
The Shawshank Redemption — Paramount Film Series
Festivals and Events Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St. Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 676-9620 Website
Fall Faire at The People’s Plaza
Festivals and Events The People's Plaza 1290 South Willis Abilene, TX 79605 (325) 660-5752
The Downtown Abilene Walking Tour – Westside
Events for Children Vera Hall Minter Park 209 Cypress St Abilene, TX 79601 (512) 619-7326 Website
Lib-Con @ Your Library
Festivals and Events Abilene Public Library 202 Cedar St. Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 437-4564 Website
Free Family Fun Saturday
Events for Children NCCIL 102 Cedar Street Abilene, Texas 79601 (325) 673-4586
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Festivals and Events Grover Nelson Park 2070 Zoo Ln. Abilene, TX 79602 (325) 672-2907 Website
Grain Theory’s Oktoberfest
Festivals and Events Grain Theory 202 Pine St Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 704-1058
SoDA District Drinks & Bites Tour
Festivals and Events Sockdolager Brewing Company 833 South 1st Street Abilene, TX 79602 (325) 725-7702 Website
Landon Talley
Live Music Betty Rose's (South) 3934 Catclaw Drive Abilene, TX 79606
Diamondback National Golf Club Tournament
Sports Diamondback National Golf Club 1510 E. Industrial Blvd. Abilene, TX 79602 (555) 555-5555