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Check out the Arts Council of Dickinson County's latest murals in downtown Abilene!
The murals showcase images from then-General Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidential campaign.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the show schedule has been updated to accommodate all patrons either in person or via online streaming services. |
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2020 Outdoor Decorating Contest |
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Decorate the outside of your home for Christmas! On Saturday, December 5 your house will be judged during the Christmas Cruise For Food!
Overall Winner will receive $100.00 in Abilene Bucks.
People’s Choice Winner will receive $100.00 in Abilene Bucks.
The People’s Choice winner will be chosen by ballot on the evening of December 5th.
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Holiday Open Houses & Events |
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Abilene businesses and organizations are busy preparing for the holiday season! |
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Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 26
Abilene's Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast, 820 NW 3rd
Thanksgiving will be here soon. Call now to reserve your dinner for pickup. Complete Turkey dinner, mashed potato, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry, pumpkin pie $14.99 cash. Reservations by phone only (785) 263-7774
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Thanksgiving Evening Shopping by Candlelight at Cypress Bridge
Thursday, November 26 from 6-8 pm
Cypress Bridge Candle Co, 110 NW 3rd St
After all your Thanksgiving Festivities are done for the day, get out of the house, bring the girls, and shop by candlelight during our Thanksgiving Evening (pre-Black Friday) Candlelight Sale!
Sales-Spot Specials-Less Crowds-Christmas Decor and Christmas Florals Galore! Great Gifts and Small Town Charm
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Open House
Thursday, November 26 at 3 pm
C'est La Vie, Things to Fall in Love With, 109 NW 3rd
Happy Holidays from C’est La Vie, Things to Fall in Love With. Start the holidays on Thanksgiving Afternoon, and continue through the weekend for our Christmas Open House. Enjoy snacks and holiday cheer with us. Great specials, and complementary gift wrapping. We are a big store, so social distancing is easy!
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Christmas Tours
Daily beginning Friday, November 27
Historic Seelye Mansion, 1105 N Buckeye Ave
The Seelye Mansion is exceptionally beautiful during the holidays. See more than 750 nutcrackers, 65 Christmas Trees and dozens of Poinsettias throughout this historic mansion.
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Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 28
Support Abilene's small businesses by shopping locally on Small Business Saturday.
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2020 Christmas Sale
Saturday, November 28 & Sunday, November 29 from 9 am - 5 pm
Twiggstones Lapidary and Jewelry,
115 NW 3rd
Enjoy 10% off on all rocks, minerals, fossils, cabochons, chains, crosses, bracelets, and jewelry. Register for drawings for Christmas earrings, wine glass charms, and a Christmas bracelet.
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Christmas Tree Lane
Beginning Tuesday, December 1
Buckeye Ave and NW 3rd Streets
An annual tradition! Drive Buckeye Ave and NW 3rd Streets to admire individually decorated Christmas Trees placed in the yards of residences.
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Winter Prairie Christmas Brunch
Saturday, December 5
10 am - Noon
Amanda's Bakery & Bistro, 302 N Broadway
A fundraiser for the Arts Council of Dickinson County.
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Night of Christmas Magic
Saturday, December 5
Downtown Abilene
Join us for the annual Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting at 6 pm at Little Ike Park and see Santa as he rides through downtown in the fire truck.
Downtown businesses may stay open late and offer special incentives for shoppers.
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Christmas Cruise for Food
Saturday, December 5
Abilene Food Bank, 409 NW 3rd St
Cruise the streets of Abilene on December 5 and vote for the best decorated outside display. Bring a non-perishable food item to the Abilene Food Bank, 409 N W 3rd St. from 5:00 – 6:00 pm to receive a ballot.
There will be someone to take your food item and hand you a ballot. The cruise route will be determined by the homes that are registered for the outdoor decorating contest. A map of the route will be given with the ballot. Ballots can be turned in to Amanda’s Bakery & Bistro, 302 N Broadway St, that evening between 5:30 and 8:00 pm.
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Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau
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