Discover the charm of Christmas in downtown Abilene at the 36th Annual City Sidewalks celebration.
It will be a time to celebrate beloved old traditions and start a few new ones.

Merchants, museums and galleries will open their decorated doors for a month of holiday cheer, fun activities and shopping.

Parade:
6:30 pm Dec. 3, 2024
The deadline to enter the parade is Nov. 11
FOX West Texas will re-air the parade
www.foxchristmaslightsparade.com

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024

Small Business Saturday

The Abilene Downtown Association kicks off a month of fun with the annual celebration of City Sidewalks with specials and sidewalk sales all day long. Buy local!

Downtown retailers are creating unique promotions or extending shopping hours today to encourage people to support locally owned businesses.

Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024

Parade Night

The FOX West Texas Christmas Lights Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy 100 festive floats decorated with lights along with bands and other entertainment! This event is enjoyed by 15,000 people a year! Stop by the Abilene Convention Center for a free community meal at H-E-B Feast of Sharing from 4-8 p.m. Pre-parade party hosted by DoubleTree by Hilton and the Convention Center!

Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

Christmas in the Garden: Merry Christmas, Dear Mars!

The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council invites you to a special night of holiday fun at the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden, which will be decorated with festive lights and transformed into outer space.

"Merry Christmas, Dear Mars" Book Reading with Abilene Author Penny Parker Klostermann

Costumed Characters – Snow Machine - Magic - Balloons

Space-themed refreshments & crafts – Music

Two times to choose from: 5-6 PM or 6-7 PM

$15 per family

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024

Abilene Philharmonic's Home for the Holidays Concert

7:30 p.m. Abilene Convention Center

Celebrate the Christmas season, Abilene Style, with A Country Christmas, starring Nashville luminaries Rachel Potter (The X Factor) and Patrick Thomas (The Voice).

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024

Christmas Party at the Center

Join the Center for Contemporary Arts artists, board, staff and memes in celebrating the holiday season! Join us for a festive evening of art and Christmas fun.

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024

Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

KACU Live Radio Play: "A Texas Christmas Carol

Friday & Saturday, Dec. 14-15, 2024

Paramount Holiday Movie

In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children's tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen).

2000 | Comedy/Fantasy | 1 hour and 55 minutes | Rated PG

Paramount Movie Night

George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence - who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years.

1946 | Fantasy/Comedy | 2 hours and 10 minutes | Rated PG

Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 20-21, 2024

Throughout December

Letters to Santa: Visit the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and write your letter to Santa Claus at the letter writing station and place it in the North Pole mailbox.

Board & Brush Holiday Projects: Sign up throughout November and December to sip, paint and connect with friends

as you create holiday wooden decor and gifts. See all projects available and class times here.

Visit the Garden: The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council has decorated the sculptures in the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden at the Abilene Convention Center for Christmas with decorations and lights! Bring your family downtown to

take photos and explore the garden. For more information, visit storybookcapitalofamerica.com