West Texas Live & Local Events and Activities
Keep up with all events and activities in and around Abilene and the Big Country. Know where to go to find some fun events, activities, and all sorts of entertainment around Abilene and throughout West Texas.
Check back often as this will be updated with all the changes and or additions to the events and activities calendar.
AISD FREE SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM IS JUNE 2ND - JULY 22ND
Abilene's schoolchildren ages 18 and under get fed free through the Abilene
Independent School District's Nutrition Department. Free meals are served Monday through Friday from 8 am till 1 pm. For complete details go to AbileneISD.org
ROCK AND ROAR WITH AARON WATSON LIVE IS JUNE 17TH
The Abilene Zoo is kicking off their "Summer Concert Series" featuring Texas Red Dirt artist Aaron Watson and Jon Stork live. The concert is Thursday, June 17th beginning at 7 pm. Bring your favorite lawn chair and or lawn blanket and enjoy the zoo concessions along with some adult beverages as well. Tickets to "Rock & Roar" are only $36 per person and $30 for zoo members. Purchase tickets online at AbileneZoo.org/Events or by calling 325-676-6085.
KENT'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON'S 'PARTY ON THE PATIO' IS JUNE 19th
Get ready to relax and enjoy some great music at Kent's Harley-Davidson with Party on the Patio featuring the band 360, on Saturday, June 19th, starting at 6:30 on' the outdoor stage live. This event includes live music, food trucks, good times with all your friends. So bring your coolers and lawn chairs and the best part is, this event is free.
THE FORT GRIFFIN FANDANGLE IS JUNE 19TH - 26TH
The Fort Griffin Fandangle Musical runs June 19th through the 26th, and the 'Fandangle Parade' will be Saturday, June 19th in downtown Albany starting at 5 pm. While the parade is free to watch, the Fort Griffin Fandangle tickets start at only $15 and up depending on group seating. Get your tickets in advance and online at FortGriffinFandangle.org or by calling 325-762-3838.
ABILENE MOTORCYCLE RIDE TO WORK DAY IS JUNE 21ST
The 'International Motorcycle Ride to Work Day' is celebrated on the third Monday in June yearly. It's a day that brings awareness of motorcyclists on the road and the benefits of riding. This year motorcyclists will be riding together starting at the Taylor County Expo Center at 11 am with The 'Ride to Work' starting at 11:30 am and end at Kent's Harley-Davidson, ending with a free lunch for all motorcyclists.
THE MOTHER AND SON DANCE IS ON JUNE 24TH
Moms get ready to scoot a boot at the Abilene Convention Center for the "Mother and Son Dance." This event is open to moms and/or mother figures with sons ages three to thirteen and the dance is on June 24th at 7 pm. Tickets are only $12 per person and must be purchased in advance online.
THE 'ABILENE FREEDOM FESTIVAL' IS ON JULY 3RD AND 4TH
The Abilene Freedom Festival is set for July 3rd & 4th. The "Downtown Celebration" on July 3rd includes live music, food trucks, vendor shopping, a parade, and the best part is it's free. The Freedom Festival July 4th at the Taylor County Expo Center features food trucks, vendors, a kid's play area, and Neal McCoy, Chris Colston, and Jerrod Medulla live. Doors open at 4 pm and tickets are $25 and available online at AbileneFreedomFestival.TicketBud.com.
DACHSHUND RACES AND RESCUED DOG REUNION IS JULY 15TH
The 'Annual Dachshund Races and Rescued Dogs Reunion' is set to run Thursday, July 15th at Festival Gardens across from the Abilene Zoo. The gates open at 4 pm and the reunion begins at 6:30 pm and the races start promptly at 7 pm. The event is free and benefits Rescue the Animals SPCA. Register online at RescueTheAnimals.org or call 325-695-SPCA.
THE PARAMOUNT'S NEXT FAMILY FILM SERIES IS JULY 18TH
The Paramount Theatre continues with its themed classics Summer Family Film Series featuring the 2016 animated comedy musical "Sing". Enjoy over 60 popular hit songs and stars the likes of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, and many more. Tickets are only $2 general and MUST be purchased in advance online at ParamountAbilene.com or by calling 325-676-9620.
GARAGEBAND WOODSTOCK 11 IS SATURDAY JULY 24TH
Get ready to step back in time with Garageband Woodstock. The event that takes you back in time to the '60s and '70s with live music, will benefit the nonprofit New Horizons. Tickets are just $25 in advance and $30 at the door you can buy them online at GaragebandWoodstock.com.