Family Fun At Safety City's A Night Of Lights In Abilene

For nearly five decades, Safety City has held a special place in my heart, and in the hearts of countless West Texas families. This miniature city, operated by the Abilene Fire Department and the Abilene Police Department, has taught generations of children how to stay safe, stay alert, and look out for one another. As someone who has broadcast live from Safety City for years, I can tell you there is no place in Abilene quite like it.

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Located at the Melvin Martin Center for Children’s Safety on South 7th Street, Safety City transforms every December into a glowing holiday village filled with lights, laughter, and memories that last a lifetime.

Dates & Times for “A Night of Lights” 2025

This year’s celebration, now officially called A Night of Lights, will shine bright across two festive weekends:

December 11-13, 2025
December 18-20, 2025
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM nightly

And the best news of all? Admission is absolutely free. Free for families, free for kids, free for anyone who just wants to walk through a winter wonderland built by the people who keep us safe.

I’ll be broadcasting live one of those nights to remind parents and grandparents: these are the moments your kids will remember forever.

What You’ll Experience at A Night of Lights

Families can expect everything they loved from last year, and more:

A beautiful walk-through display of sparkling Christmas lights
Free hot cocoa and cookies at the concession stand
Meet-and-greet with Santa Claus
A special appearance by Sparky the Fire Dog
Fire engine tours hosted by Abilene’s firefighters
Plenty of photo ops for your Christmas cards and social media memories

It’s a simple, wholesome, old-fashioned holiday event, built on love, service, and community.

A Thank You to the Sponsors Who Make It Free

This magical event comes to life because of generous local partners who believe in creating joy for our families. Huge thanks to:

First Financial Bank Abilene, Hendrick Health, First Bank of Texas, Monarch, Jacob Martin, First Watch Credit Union, Kiwanis Club, Tractor Supply, the Greathouse Foundation, and many more who donate time, support, and resources.

Thanks to them, Abilene families can enjoy a holiday tradition that doesn’t cost a dime.

Where to Go & How to Plan Your Visit

Melvin Martin Center for Children’s Safety (Safety City)
2601 South 7th Street, Abilene, Texas
For group scheduling or details: 325-676-6096

Bundle up, bring the kids, bring the camera, and bring your holiday spirit.
I’ll see you at A Night of Lights, where Abilene’s Christmas magic shines the brightest.