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10/26/2026

🎃👻 What’s Happening in Abilene This Week! (Oct 26 – Nov 1) 🍂🎭

Halloween week is officially here! From costume contests and cultural festivals to live theatre and spooky history tours, there is plenty happening around town. Here is your local lineup:

🎃 Mall-O-Ween Costume Contest (Monday, Oct 26 @ 6:00 PM): Kick off the week with family-friendly fun down at the Mall of Abilene!

🎨 Mosaic Moments at The Grace Museum (Wednesday, Oct 28 @ 10:00 PM): Explore the "All Creatures Great and Small" exhibition paired with a hands-on creative activity.

💀 Fall ArtWalk & Día de los Mu***os Family Festival (Thursday, Oct 29 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM): Downtown Abilene’s cultural district hosts its quarterly ArtWalk alongside The Grace Museum's festival. Expect street festivities, sugar skulls, face painting, local art vendors, and a festive after-party at Grain Theory!

🎵 "Stop in the Name of Love" Diana Ross & The Supremes Tribute (Thursday, Oct 29 | 7:30 PM): Catch a live musical tribute performance at the Paramount Theatre.

🎭 ACU Theatre Presents: Fiddler on the Roof (Opening Friday, Oct 30 @ 8:00 PM): Abilene Christian University kicks off its run of the classic musical.

👻 Haunted Abilene & Weekend Screenings (Friday, Oct 30 & Saturday, Oct 31): Wrap up the week with spooky weekend events, including guided tours at the Swenson House, screening Hocus Pocus at the Paramount Theatre, and Family Fun Saturdays at the NCCIL!

What are you dressing up as or heading to this week? Let us know in the comments below! 👇✨

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10/20/2026

🎃👻 What’s Happening Around Abilene & Dyess This Week! (Oct 20 – Oct 25) 🤠🕸️
Looking for plans or something fun to do around town and on base over the next few days? Here is your local lineup:

👻 Dyess Spooktacular & Trunk-or-Treat (Friday, October 23 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ Dyess Medical Group)The annual Trunk or Treat Spooktacular is back! Bring the family out for trunk-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, hayrides, a Haunted Cinema experience, outdoor games, and food/drinks available for purchase!

📚 Library Youth & Teen Activities (Throughout the Week)Check out interactive events at Abilene Public Library branches, including Toddler Time, Imagination Lab: Magnets, Baby Steps, and Thursday evening's Spooktacular Screening of Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! at the G.V. Daniels Branch.

🎨 Blackout POE-try Workshop (Saturday, October 24 | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM)A creative teen workshop happening in the Teen Area at the Main Library.

🛍️ Weekend Markets & Community Events (Saturday, October 24)Abilene

Farmers Market (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Grab fresh local goods.

SonFlower Women's Ministry Craft Show & Ministry Fair (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM): Browse unique vendor booths and crafts.

Spooky Family Fun Saturday (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) at the NCCIL for free drop-in family art activities.

AAOR Harvest Fest (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM).

What are you heading to this week? Let us know in the comments below! 👇✨

10/13/2026

🗓️ What’s Happening Around Abilene This Week! (Oct 13 – Oct 18) 🤠🎃

Looking for something to do or check out around town over the next few days? Here is a quick lineup of local events:

🎃 DRI Fall Fest & Pumpkin Patch (Oct 12–24)
Head over to Disability Resources Inc on North Clack Street for live music, art performances, food trucks, games, hayrides, train rides, and a great selection of pumpkins!

🎨 Homeschool Art Day (Tuesday, October 13)
A dedicated creative day running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at The Grace Museum.

💃 Thursday Night Dances (Thursday, October 15)
Enjoy an evening of live music featuring the Adam Texas Trio from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

🔪 Abilene Gun & Knife Show (Saturday & Sunday, October 17–18)
Taking place over the weekend at the Abilene Convention Center.

Have a great week, everyone! Let us know if you're heading out to any of these events! 👇✨

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10/13/2026

🗓️ What’s Happening Around Abilene This Week! (Oct 13 – Oct 18) 🤠🎃

Looking for something to do or check out around town over the next few days? Here is a quick lineup of local events:

🎃 DRI Fall Fest & Pumpkin Patch (Oct 12–24)
Head over to Disability Resources Inc on North Clack Street for live music, art performances, food trucks, games, hayrides, train rides, and a great selection of pumpkins!

🎨 Homeschool Art Day (Tuesday, October 13)
A dedicated creative day running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at The Grace Museum.

💃 Thursday Night Dances (Thursday, October 15)
Enjoy an evening of live music featuring the Adam Texas Trio from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

🔪 Abilene Gun & Knife Show (Saturday & Sunday, October 17–18)
Taking place over the weekend at the Abilene Convention Center.

Have a great week, everyone! Let us know if you're heading out to any of these events! 👇✨

10/05/2026

🌟 What’s Happening Around Abilene This Week! 🌟
Looking for plans? Here’s a lineup of local events, community activities, and live shows happening in Abilene:
Tuesday, October 6• Abilene National Night Out | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM @ APD Station (4565 S. 1st St)• Toy Story 2 Movie Day | 7:00 PM @ Frontier Texas!

Thursday, October 8• "America 250" Pop-Up | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ The Grace Museum• "The First Cat in Space" Pizza Night | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ NCCIL• Cabaret Under the Stars | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM @ Abilene Cultural Affairs Council

Friday, October 9• An Evening with Shawn: The Music of Picture Books | 6:30 PM @ NCCIL• "Daisy Pulls It Off" | 7:30 PM @ HSU Van Ellis Theater

Saturday, October 10• Artist Workshop (9:00 AM) & Family Fun

Saturday (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) @ NCCIL• 10th Annual CCAN Juried Art Exhibition Reception | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM @ Center for Contemporary Arts

Sunday, October 11• Crowder LIVE! Concert | 7:00 PM @ Abilene Convention Center Auditorium

What are you heading to this week? Drop your plans in the comments below! 👇✨

10/05/2026

🏈 Dallas Cowboys Tickets Available! 🏈

Heading to AT&T Stadium this Thursday? We have two ticket options available for the Cowboys game! Grab them before they’re gone:

🎟️ Section 450, Row 15
• Price: $132 per ticket
• Quantity: Available as a pair (2) or set of 4

🎟️ Section 447, Row 11
• Price: $159 per ticket
• Quantity: Sold as a pair (2 tickets)

📍 How to Purchase: Stop by the Dyess AFB ITT office or give us a call at (325) 696-5206 / (325) 696-6979 during regular business hours (Mon–Fri, 1000–1700).

First come, first served—let’s go Cowboys! 💙⭐

10/01/2026

Big News for Military Families! 🎡✨

Exciting news, Dyess community! Universal Kids Resort tickets are officially available right here at the Dyess Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) office!

Located just down the road in Frisco, Texas, this brand-new destination is designed specifically for families with younger children—featuring interactive play areas, live shows, kid-friendly rides, and immersive lands like Shrek, Minions, SpongeBob SquarePants, Jurassic World, and Trolls!

🎟️ Ticket Details & Military Discounts
Skip the online processing fees and grab your discounted tickets through ITT before your next road trip:

1-Day & 2-Day General Admission Options Available

Exclusive Military Savings for Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Retirees, Dependents & all veterans.

Kids Under 2 get in FREE!

📍 How to Purchase

Stop by or contact our ITT team to check current pricing, availability, and eligibility details:

🏢 Location: Dyess AFB Outdoor Recreation / ITT Office

📞 Phone: (325) 696-5206 or (325) 696-6979

⏰ Hours: Monday – Friday | 1000 – 1700

Plan your family’s getaway to Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, TX with military-exclusive savings! 🚗💨

09/28/2026

🤠 What’s Happening in Abilene This Week (Sept 28 – Oct 4)! 🎭🏈✨

Looking for plans this week? Here is your guide to what’s going on around town!

🎭 Live Shows & Music
• Long Monday ft. Evan Christian & Friends (Monday, Sept 28) @ 173 Walnut St | Acoustic sets & relaxed live music downtown.
• American Petty (Tom Petty Tribute) (Friday, Oct 2 @ 7:30 PM) @ The Historic Paramount Theatre | High-energy tribute night featuring classic hits! 🎸

🏆 Sports & Community
• West Texas Dove Hunt Classic 2026 (Friday, Oct 2) @ 3602 N Clack St | Sporting & conservation event hosted by Disability Resources Inc.
• ACU Football vs. West Florida – Youth Day (Saturday, Oct 3) @ Wildcat Stadium | Bring the family out to support the Wildcats! 💜🏈

🎨 Family, Art & Outdoors
• Phantom of the Universe @ Morgan Jones Planetarium | Immersive astronomy show exploring dark matter. 🌌
• Pumpkin Patch & Fall Photos (All Week) @ Refuge Ranch | Great seasonal backdrop for fall family photo ops! 📸🌾
• Family Fun Saturday (Saturday, Oct 3 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) @ NCCIL | Free hands-on art projects for kids! 🖌️

What are your plans for the week? Let us know in the comments below! 👇👇

09/21/2026

Looking for something fun to do in Abilene this week? Check out what’s happening around town:

🎭 Live Shows & Performances

ABRA Cadabra – ABBA Tribute | Tuesday, Sept 22 at the Historic Paramount Theatre. Get ready to dance to your favorite ABBA hits! 🕺✨

Beethoven's Eroica Symphony | Saturday, Sept 26 at the Abilene Convention Center, presented by the Abilene Philharmonic. 🎻

🐍 Expos & Community Fun

HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Expo | Saturday, Sept 26 – Sunday, Sept 27 at the Taylor County Expo Center. Bring the family to see exotic pets, reptiles, and cool vendors! 🦎

Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class | Monday, Sept 21 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) for local art enthusiasts. 🎨

🏐 College Sports

ACU Volleyball vs. Stephen F. Austin | Thursday, Sept 24 at Moody Coliseum. Come out and support the Wildcats! 💜

🎨 Kids & Family Activities

Family Fun Saturday | Saturday, Sept 26 at the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL). Free hands-on art projects for the kiddos! 🖌️

What are your plans for the week? Let us know in the comments! 👇

09/14/2026

🤠 What’s Happening in Abilene This Week (Sept 14–20)! 🎡🎭✨

Looking for plans this week? Here is your guide to what’s going on around town!

✨ West Texas Fair & Rodeo (Now – Saturday, Sept 19)
📍 Expo Center of Taylor County
Enjoy PRCA Rodeo action, live music, livestock shows, exhibits, and Carnival Americana rides on the midway!

💃 Latin Dance Night (Thursday, Sept 17 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
📍 The Grace Museum Courtyard
Dance under the stars to Latin hits in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

🎭 McMurry Theatre: Medea (Thursday, Sept 17 – Saturday, Sept 19 | 7:30 PM)
📍 Ryan Little Theatre at McMurry University
Catch a live production by the McMurry University theatre team.

😂 Bored Teachers Comedy Tour (Friday, Sept 18 | 7:30 PM)
📍 Abilene Convention Center
A night of laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy featuring popular educator content creators!

🎨 38th Biennial Outdoor SculpTour Exhibition (Friday, Sept 18 – Saturday, Sept 19)
📍 Downtown / N 1st Street
Celebrate the unveiling of brand-new public sculpture installations along North 1st Street.

🍁 Cypress Plaza Downtown Market: Fall Family Fun (Saturday, Sept 19)
📍 Cypress Plaza (101 Cypress St)
A free outdoor market with local artisans, boutiques, food trucks, live music, and pumpkin photo spots!

🖼️ Family Fun Saturday (Saturday, Sept 19 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
📍 National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
Bring the family out for a free, hands-on fine art project.

🌿 Outdoor & Nature Events at Abilene State Park (Saturday, Sept 19)
• Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike at 9:00 AM
• Star Party – International Observe the Moon Night at 8:30 PM

Tag your friends below and let us know what you're headed to this week! 👇👇