TEXAS, USA — You've heard people say, "There's nothing to do in town." Here is a list of events happening in San Angelo, Abilene and beyond to do with your friends and family.
BIG COUNTRY
FRIDAY
9 a.m. - RE/MAX Big Country Festival of Trees, DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Convention Center, 1100 N. 5th St.
10 a.m. - Junior League of Abilene presents "Howdy Holidays A Texas Christmas" Christmas Carousel 2024, Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. 6th St.
10 a.m. - City of Abilene Parks and Recreation Seniors - Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, Rose Park Senior Center, Room B, 2625 S. 7th St.
10 a.m. - Master Gardeners Series: Bulbs, Abilene Public Library Main Library, 202 Cedar St.
1:30 p.m. - Wilderness Survival Hike, Lake Brownwood State Park, 200 State Hwy Park Road 15 - BROWNWOOD
5 p.m. - Abilene Christmas in November, Taylor County Coliseum, 1700 SE 11th St.
7 p.m. - Trivia Night, 10 Mile Tasting Room & Craft Kitchen, 401 Center Ave. - BROWNWOOD
7 p.m. - Abilene High Theatre performs "Bright Star", Abilene High School Auditorium, 2800 N. 6th St.
7:30 p.m. - Second Fridays at the Park with Chad Shue, Play Faire Park, 2300 N. 2nd St.
8 p.m. - Jamie Richards Band, RL Venue, 411 S. Commercial Ave. - COLEMAN
8:30 p.m. - Dave Christen, The Ice House at LSDG, 173 Walnut St.
SATURDAY
8 a.m. - Freedom Veterans Parade and Car Show, downtown Abilene, North 2nd and Walnut streets
8 a.m. - Abilene Hispanic Leadership Council Garage Sale Fundraiser, Samuel Garcia State Farm, 401 N. Willis St.
8 a.m. - Toys for Tots 5K and Kids Fun Run, Grover Nelson Park, 1000 Zoo Lane
8:30 a.m. - Big Throws Disc Golf Tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters Abilene, Rocky Hills DGC, 798 County Road 175 - OVALO
9 a.m. - RE/MAX Big Country Festival of Trees, DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Convention Center, 1100 N. 5th St.
9 a.m. - Bangs Tx Farmers Market, Bangs City Park, Fitzgerald and 4th streets - BANGS
9 a.m. - Cooking on the Dancefloor, Abilene State Park, 150 Park Road 32 - TUSCOLA
10 a.m. - Junior League of Abilene presents "Howdy Holidays A Texas Christmas" Christmas Carousel 2024, Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. 6th St.
10 a.m. - Family Fun Saturday, National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St.
10 a.m. - Abilene Interfaith Council Honoring Tradition: A "Coco" Family Screening, McMurry University Old Main Auditorium, 1400 Sayles Blvd.
10 a.m. - Frontier Day, Abilene State Park, 150 Park Road 32 - TUSCOLA
10 a.m. - Battle in the Big Country Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/No GI super fights and All-Ages Grappling Tournament benefiting Toys for Tots, Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center, 1042 Loop 322
10 a.m. - Abilene Christmas in November, Taylor County Coliseum, 1700 SE 11th St.
11 a.m. - Family Flix, Abilene Public Library South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road
11 a.m. - Fall Festival, Quail Hollow Family House, 5802 Kala Drive
2:30 p.m. - Saturday Matinee, Abilene Public Library South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road
3 p.m. - Vintage Vibes and Kitschy Crafts, Abilene Public Library Main Library, 202 Cedar St.
4 p.m. - Once Upon a Storytime, Abilene Public Library South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road
5 p.m. - Market at Cornerstone Christian School - Abilene, 718 Barrow St.
7 p.m. - Crocuses & Cocktails Seasonal Fall Dinner Party at Elm Creek, The Patio at Elm Creek, 3909 S. 7th St.
7 p.m. - Abilene High Theatre performs "Bright Star", Abilene High School Auditorium, 2800 N. 6th St.
7:30 p.m. - Star Party, Lake Brownwood State Park, 114 County Road 460 - BROWNWOOD
8 p.m. - The Killer Dueling Pianos, Potosi Live, 897 FM 1750
8 p.m. - Back to the 80s Dance, The Mill, 239 Locust St.
8 p.m. - Second Saturdays at the Mez with Chad Shue, Mezamiz Coffee House, 3909 S. 7th St., Ste. C
8:30 p.m. - Fabulous Freak Bros (70s, 80s, 90s music), Heff's Burgers and Bar, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road
8:30 p.m. - Comedy Show: Five Comedians including Israel Goldman, Brent Maples, Tolu Agunbiade, Justin Russell and Adrian Doell, Los Trece, 3901 US Hwy. 84-183E - EARLY
SUNDAY
10:30 a.m. - Pokemon Meetup, Abilene Public Library South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road
10:30 a.m. - Brunch Tap Takeover, 10 Miles Tasting Room & Craft Kitchen, 401 Center Ave. - BROWNWOOD
10:45 a.m. - Joy Spot Hot Pot & Grill Grand Opening, 4001 John Knox Drive, Ste. B
Noon - Junior League of Abilene presents "Howdy Holidays A Texas Christmas" Christmas Carousel 2024, Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. 6th St.
Noon - Abilene Christmas in November, Taylor County Coliseum, 1700 SE 11th St.
Noon - Grain Theory Production Brewery Grand Opening Sunday Funday, Grain Theory, 1466 Pine St.
2 p.m. - Abilene High Theatre performs "Bright Star", Abilene High School Auditorium, 2800 N. 6th St.
7 p.m. - Song Swap with Chrissy Phillips, Emily Jane Ramos, Jackson Hatch, Sterling Williams, Heff's Burgers and Bar, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road
CONCHO VALLEY
FRIDAY
8 a.m. - Multi-family garage sale, Lake View Bible Church, 4923 Grape Creek Road
8:30 a.m. - Veterans Brunch Celebration, 1620 University Ave.
2 p.m. - Anime San Angelo, McNease Convention Center, 501 Rio Concho Drive
2 p.m. - Tom Green County Libraries Teen Republic Mario Kart Tournament, Stephens Central Library, 33 W. Beauregard Ave.
4 p.m. - PASABILITIES Art Show and Sale, Coop Gallery, 427 S. Oakes St.
6:30 p.m. - Parents Night Out, Ultimate Air Trampoline Park, 4169 W. Loop 306
6:30 p.m. - Bourbon Bandit's Whiskey Quest, downtown San Angelo
8 p.m. - Angoria Comedy Night with Chris Crawford and Jeanette Fahey, Angoria Hotel, 402 W. Beauregard Ave.
SATURDAY
8 a.m. - Multi-family garage sale, Lake View Bible Church, 4923 Grape Creek Road
8 a.m. - Coffee with a Ranger, San Angelo State Park, 362 FM 2288
10 a.m. - Anime San Angelo, McNease Convention Center, 501 Rio Concho Drive
10 a.m. - PASABILITIES Art Show and Sale, Coop Gallery, 427 S. Oakes St.
10 a.m. - Bison and Longhorn Viewing, San Angelo State Park, 362 FM 2288
11 a.m. - Third Tamale Fest, Pop Art Museum, 125 W. Twohig Ave.
11 a.m. - 21st annual San Angelo Veterans Day Parade, downtown San Angelo
11 a.m. - Music in Literature with the San Angelo Symphony, Old Town Books, 506 S. Chadbourne St.
Noon - Tilly & Mint Christmas at the Spa, Tilly & Mint Spa and Apothecary, 1501 S. Bryant Blvd.
2 p.m. - Veterans Day Party with Pat Waters, The House of FiFi DuBois, 123 S. Chadbourne St.
2 p.m. - Tom Green County Libraries Teen Republic Draw Together, Stephens Central Library, 33 W. Beauregard Ave.
2 p.m. - Justin McFarland Trio, Veterans Day Weekend Celebration, THC Beer Company, 113 N. Spring St. - MASON
3 p.m. - Bunker's Inaugural 8 Ball Billiards Tournament, Bunker's Bar and Grille, 3301 Riverside Golf Club Road
5 p.m. - Mini Miss Wool Pageant, Brooks and Bates Theatre, 82 Gillis St.
7 p.m. - Old Hat Band, VFW Hall, 125 S. Browning St.
8 p.m. - Boone Holding, Willow Creek Cafe and Club, 106 Fort McKavitt St. - MASON
9 p.m. - Comedy Night at Wandering Mind: Joseph Roberts, Hypnosis Comedian, Wandering Mind Brewery, 130 S. Oakes St.
SUNDAY
11 a.m. - Anime San Angelo, McNease Convention Center, 501 Rio Concho Drive
2 p.m. - Nature Hike, San Angelo State Park, 362 FM 2288
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