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West Texas Weekend events, July 26-28

Looking for something to do with friends and family this weekend? Here's your guide to events in the Big Country and Concho Valley.
Credit: FOX West Texas

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

11:30 a.m. - Hendrick Regional Blood Center Blood Drive, Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road

3:30 p.m. - Mystery Art Series, Abilene Public Library Main Branch, 202 Cedar St.

4 p.m. - Family Fun: All About Weather, Abilene Public Library South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road

5 p.m. - Feedr, Dancing with Shadows, TSA, Xcape, Pipedog and Shrumkloud, The People's Plaza, 1290 S. Willis St.

6 p.m. - Summer Pool Party with Colton Fox and Rollin' Wood Fire Grill, The Dive Spot, 1701 Lytle Trail

7 p.m. - Austin Upchurch with Sun City, Pioneer Tap House, 112 E. Baker St. - BROWNWOOD

7:30 p.m. - Lyric Theatre Older Kid’s Workshop, "The Little Mermaid," Brownwood Lyric Theatre, 318 Center Ave.

8:30 p.m. - Big Comedy Show with Komedian KG, John Reynolds and Johnny Johnson, Heff's Burgers and Bar, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road

SATURDAY

8 a.m. - Jim Ned Parent Association Music Takes Flight: Clays in Sight, 1102 Spur 707E

9 a.m. - Abilene Parks and Recreation Champions Day, Adventure Cove, 2742 S. 9th St.

9 a.m. - Early Cars & Coffee, Junior Urias - Up in Smoke BBQ, 231 Parkway Drive - EARLY

9 a.m. - Big Country Master Gardeners Free Saturday Seminar - Composting, Taylor County Extension Office, 1982 Lytle Way

9 a.m. - Early Trailer Sales ribbon cutting, 901 Early Blvd. - EARLY

9 a.m. - Free Kids Science Camp, The Life Church Abilene, 1165 Minter Lane

9 a.m. - Back to School Bash!, Abilene Imagination Center, 1401 S. Danville Drive

9:30 a.m. - Wilderness Survival Hike, Lake Brownwood State Park, 200 State Hwy Park Road 15 - BROWNWOOD

10:30 a.m. - Reptiles with a Ranger, Lake Brownwood State Park, 200 State Hwy Park Road 15 - BROWNWOOD

1:30 p.m. - Civilian Conservations Corps Trail Hike, Lake Brownwood State Park, 200 State Hwy Park Road 15 - BROWNWOOD

3 p.m. - LEGO Afternoons, Abilene Public Library Mockingbird Branch, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane

5 p.m. - Zak Webb Band, RLVenue, 411 S. Commercial Ave. - COLEMAN

6 p.m. - Dallas Wayne, Paramount Abilene, 352 Cypress St.

7 p.m. - Roller Derby Season 10, Game 3 Abilene vs. Round Rock, Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. 6th St.

7 p.m. - Gene Watson, Paramount Abilene, 352 Cypress St.

8 p.m. - Jackson Hatch, Pioneer Tap House, 112 E. Baker St.

8 p.m. - Magician Lonnie Chevrie, Don Luis Café, 2801 S. 1st St.

8 p.m. - South of Mayhem, The Darkhorse Dance Hall, 141 1/2 Oak St.

8:30 p.m. - Love is Blind, Los Trece, 3901 Hwy 84-183 - EARLY

SUNDAY

11 a.m. - Cub Scout Pack 146 annual Kick-Off Pool Party, Sweetwater City Pool, 1601 Elm St. - SWEETWATER

1:30 p.m. - Pokemon Meetup, Abilene Public Library South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road

1:30 p.m. - Escape Games: Escape Houdini's Secret Room, Abilene Public Library South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road

4 p.m. - MC's annual Taco Eating Contest, MC Sports Bar, 4025 N. 1st St.

6 p.m. - Summer Adult Volleyball League, Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center, 731 Transformer Trail

CONCHO VALLEY

FRIDAY

9 a.m. - The DRIPBAR One-Year Anniversary, 4202 S. Jackson St.

2 p.m. - Movie + Craft: "Treasure Planet", Stephens Central Library, 33 W. Beauregard Ave.

7 p.m. - Don Gabbert, The Garden Lounge, 19 S. Park St.

7 p.m. - Beats for Barks in the Park, Glenmore Park, 85 Paint Rock Road

7:30 p.m. - San Angelo Broadway Academy "101 Dalmatians Kids", Elta Joyce Murphey Performance Hall, 72 W. College Ave. 

8 p.m. - 90s-theme Drag Bingo, Wandering Mind Brewery, 130 S. Oakes St.

8:30 p.m. - Small Town Habit, The House of FiFi DuBois, 123 S. Chadbourne St.

10 p.m. - Tejas Brothers, Blaine's Pub, 10 W. Harris Ave.

SATURDAY

7 a.m. - Concho Valley Farmers Market Melon Fest, Farmers Market Pavilion, 609 S. Oakes St.

10 a.m. - Leo's Imports 25th Anniversary, 25 W. Twohig Ave.

11 a.m. - Greater San Angelo Craft Guild Crafting Hangout with the Guild, Stephens Central Library Sugg Community Room (third floor), 33 W. Beauregard Ave.

Noon - In-store signing event with Donnie Dunagan (voice of Disney's "Bambi"), DreamShark Toys & Games, 3128 Sherwood Way

2 p.m. - Latin Dance of San Angelo Salsa Demonstration and Free Class, VFW Hall 1815, 125 S. Browning St.

2 p.m. - Tom Green County Libraries Teen Republic Draw Together, Stephens Central Library, 33 W. Beauregard Ave.

3 p.m. - National Cowboy Day, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.

4 p.m. - Farewell Party at the Pub, Summerland Public House, 105 Frisco St. - MENARD

6 p.m. - 2024 Concho Valley Friends of NRA event, The Stables at Fort Concho, 210 Henry O. Flipper St.

7:30 p.m. - San Angelo Broadway Academy "101 Dalmatians Kids", Elta Joyce Murphey Performance Hall, 72 W. College Ave. 

7:30 p.m. - Comedian Matt Ferrell, The Martial Pint, 19 E. Concho Ave.

8:30 p.m. - Allen Ray and Southern Comfort, Blue Agave Cattle Company, 107 E. Main St. - BLACKWELL

8:30 p.m. - Pat Waters Band, The House of FiFi DuBois, 123 S. Chadbourne St.

10 p.m. - 12 Mile, The Penny Tap House, 2412 College Hills Blvd.

SUNDAY

Noon - In-store signing event with Donnie Dunagan (voice of Disney's "Bambi"), DreamShark Toys & Games, 3128 Sherwood Way

3 p.m. - Buffalo Solder Anniversary Day, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.

7 p.m. - Adult Literacy Council of the Concho Valley Music in the Park, Santa Rita Park, 1111 S. Madison St.

Want your event listed? Email srojas@foxsanangelo.com by noon Wednesdays.

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