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
9:30 a.m. - EASL: Every Artist Starts Little, National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St.
10 a.m. - Christmas in the Boot Shop, Brown County Museum of History, 209 N. Broadway St. - BROWNWOOD
11 a.m. - Rainbow Girls - Holiday Gift Wrapping Services, Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road
1:30 p.m. - Wilderness Survival Hike, Lake Brownwood State Park, 200 State Hwy Park Road 15 - BROWNWOOD
3:30 p.m. - Stuffie Sleepover at the Library, Brownwood Library, 600 Carnegie St. - BROWNWOOD
4 p.m. - Christmas Celebration powered by Reliant, Abilene Zoo, 2070 Zoo Lane
4 p.m. - December Tasting Events, H&H Beverage Denali Dr, 1626 Denali Drive
5 p.m. - Toys for Kids Toy Drive, Aaron's, 219 Early Blvd. - EARLY
6 p.m. - Holiday at the Lake, Lake Brownwood State Park, 114 County Road 460 - BROWNWOOD
6:30 p.m. - Big Country Arts Academy Clara's Dream - (The Nutcracker - Short and Suite), Wylie ISD Performing Arts Center, 5020 Antilley Road
7 p.m. - Commitment Ministries Revival Concert/Toy Drive, Commitment Ministries, 1241 Cypress St.
7 p.m. - Allen Ray & Son of Southern Comfort, Scotty's Bistro & Pub, 601 S. Commercial Ave. - COLEMAN
7 p.m. - And So This is Christmas: A Live Music Event, The Patio at Elm Creek, 3909 S. 7th St.
7 p.m. - 21st Big Country Christmas Ball benefiting the West Texas Rehabilitation Center, WTC Coliseum, 900 E. Coliseum Drive - SNYDER
7 p.m. - KACU's Live Radio Play: A Texas Christmas Carol, Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.
7:30 p.m. - Swenson House Christmas Murder Mystery, Swenson House, 1726 Swenson St.
7:30 p.m. - Hee Haw Christmas, Brownwood Lyric Theatre, 318 Center Ave. - BROWNWOOD
7:30 p.m. - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Abilene Community Theatre, 809 Barrow St.
8 p.m. - The Texas Cowboys' Christmas Ball with Billy Mata & the Texas Tradition, Historic Pioneer Hall, 2301 Avenue G - ANSON
SATURDAY
9 a.m. - Holiday Artisans Market, Bangs City Park, Fitzgerald and 4th streets - BANGS
9 a.m. - Cooking on the Dance Floor, Abilene State Park, 150 Park Road 32 - TUSCOLA
9 a.m. - CBWN's Countdown to Christmas Gift Market, Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road
9:30 a.m. - Riley & Joy's Gingerbread Camp, Riley and Joy Studio, 3909 S. 7th St.
10 a.m. - Book Signing with Jeannette McQueen and Nancy Capra, Texas Star Trading Co., 174 Cypress St.
10 a.m. - Mistletoe Market 2024, Comfort Inn & Suites Regional Medical Center, 6350 Director's Parkway
10 a.m. - Christmas at the Plaza, Addie's Boutique, 3242 S. 27th St.
10 a.m. - Salty Sweet Christmas, Salty Roan Bakehouse, 4150 S. Danville Drive
10 a.m. - Rocket Puppies and the PARC - Book Signing with William Joyce, National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St.
10 a.m. - Christmas in the Boot Shop, Brown County Museum of History, 209 N. Broadway St. - BROWNWOOD
10 a.m. - Master Gardeners Series: Tool Maintenance, Abilene Public Library Main Branch, 202 Cedar St.
10 a.m. - Christmas at the LIFT, The LIFT, 2034 Quantum Loop
11 a.m. - Holiday Market, American Honey Boutique, 3301 S. 14th St.
11 a.m. - Family Flix Showing, Abilene Public Library South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road
11 a.m. - Brownwood Lions Soccer Burger Fundraiser, Bruner Auto Chevrolet GMC Early, 224 Early Blvd. - EARLY
11 a.m. - Flying Bison - New Office Welcome Party, 162 Caddo Drive, Ste. 196
Noon - Downtown Christmas Sip & Shop, downtown Abilene
Noon - The Great Grinch Showdown (Help Us Stop the Grinch), Leos Warzone, 2300 N. 2nd St.
Noon - Santa's Visit and Holiday Fun, Buddy's Home Furnishings, 309 NE Georgia Ave. - SWEETWATER
Noon - Literacy Day Downtown, seven and one books, 1138 N. 2nd St.
1 p.m. - Santa Claus is Coming to Jayme's Boutique, 4102 Buffalo Gap Road
1 p.m. - Brownwood Professional Firefighters Association Toy Donation Drive, Walmart, 401 W. Commerce St. - BROWNWOOD
2 p.m. - Santa Meet & Greet, Lone Star Powersports - Abilene, 2565 S. Danville Drive
2:30 p.m. - Read to a Dog Day, Abilene Public Library South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road
2:30 p.m. - Saturday Matinee, Abilene Public Library South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road
3 p.m. - Build a Gingerbread House, Abilene Public Library Mockingbird Branch, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane
3 p.m. - Vintage Vibes & Kitschy Crafts: "Out There" Ornaments, Abilene Public Library Main Branch, 202 Cedar St.
3:15 p.m. - "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever", M3 Palace Theater, 137 Walnut St. - COLORADO CITY
4 p.m. - May Farm Christmas Party, May Farm - Petting Animals, 7933 US Hwy 277S - HAWLEY
4 p.m. - Cookies & Ice Cream with Cookie Monster, Jolly's Scoops, 312 N. First St. - CLYDE
5 p.m. - Second Annual Cowboy Christmas Ball with Kelly Spinks, RLVenue, 411 S. Commercial Ave. - COLEMAN
6 p.m. - Holiday at the Lake, Lake Brownwood State Park, 114 County Road 460 - BROWNWOOD
6 p.m. - Country Christmas Parade - WINTERS
6 p.m. - Nolan County Renewal Project Fourth Annual Fundraiser Gala, Sweetwater Country Club, 1901 Country Club Road - SWEETWATER
6 p.m. - Holiday at the Lake, Lake Brownwood State Park, 114 County Road 460 - BROWNWOOD
6 p.m. - Fa La La in the Forest, Abilene State Park, 150 Park Road 32 - TUSCOLA
6 p.m. - Third annual Friendsmas Party, Double Deuce Event Venue, 8704 County Road 235 - CLYDE
7 p.m. - Caleb Wilbourn, Watson Vineyard and Brewery, 210 S. Commercial Ave. - COLEMAN
7 p.m. - A Very Merry Christmas: Christmas Wake Surfing Bash, West Texas Watersports, 5680 Interstate 20E
7 p.m. - Gods Warriors Christmas Concert, The Mill at Zephyr, 3951 FM 590S - ZEPHYR
7 p.m. - CHAPS - Coleman Heritage Arts & Preservation Society Revolution Strings Concert, Coleman Museum & Gallery at Heritage Hall, 400 W. College Ave. - COLEMAN
7 p.m. - Chorus Abilene presents: A Christmas Concert, For Auld Lang Syne, Abilene Christian University Boone Family Theatre, 795 Coliseum Way
7:30 p.m. - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Abilene Community Theatre, 809 Barrow St.
8 p.m. - Country Roll, Wild Horse Bar & Grill, 1417 County Road 137 - COLORADO CITY
8 p.m. - Second Saturdays at the Mez with Chad Shue, Mezamiz Coffee House, 3909 S. 7th St.
9 p.m. - The Droptones, Doc's Bar & Grill, 2042 FM 1750
9 p.m. - Open Decks, Winter Bass Show, The Horseshoe, 3525 N. 6th St.
SUNDAY
9 a.m. - Junior Ranger Swear-In, Lake Brownwood State Park, 200 State Hwy Park Road 15 - BROWNWOOD
10:45 a.m. - Christmas Concert with Blake and Jenna Bolerjack, First Baptist Church, 702 Kent Ave. - TUSCOLA
1 p.m. - Winter Wonderland: Music and Vendor Market, Jim Ned High School, 830 Garza Ave. - TUSCOLA
1 p.m. - Christmas Mini-Tour and Family Photo Op, Swenson House, 1726 Swenson St.
1 p.m. - Brownwood Professional Firefighters Association Toy Donation Drive, Walmart, 401 W. Commerce St. - BROWNWOOD
5:30 p.m. - Santa is Coming to Fuzzy's, Fuzzy Taco Shop, 2439 N. Judge Ely Blvd.
CONCHO VALLEY
FRIDAY
1 p.m. - Camp Christmas, First Baptist Church Brady, 1103 W. 17th St. - BRADY
6 p.m. - Conexion San Angelo's 22nd annual Christmas Posada, Angelo Civic Hall & Fiesta Park, 3636 US Hwy 87N
6 p.m. - San Angelo Lake View Athletic Booster Club North Side Night Out with Santa, Lake View High School, 900 E. 43rd St.
6 p.m. - Nightmare Before Christmas Friday, The Penny Tap House, 2412 College Hills Blvd.
7 p.m. - Ballet San Angelo "The Nutcracker" 2024, Elta Joyce Murphey Performance Hall, 72 W. College Ave.
7:30 p.m. - ACT presents "Winter Wonderettes", Angelo Civic Theatre, 1936 Sherwood Way
8:30 p.m. - Drag Bingo: Christmas Edition, Wandering Mind Brewery, 130 S. Oakes St.
SATURDAY
9 a.m. - Christmas Market at the Courthouse, Irion County Courthouse, 350 Washington Ave. - MERTZON
10 a.m. - Bison and Longhorn Viewing, San Angelo State Park, 362 FM 2288S
10 a.m. - Santa's Santa Fe Christmas, Railway Museum of San Angelo, 703 S. Chadbourne St.
10 a.m. - Santa's Next Stop at the Club Victoria, Club Victoria, 806 Frisco Ave. - MENARD
10 a.m. - 90th Anniversary Bourbon Barrel Release Party, Pinkie's, 1415 S. Bryant Blvd.
10 a.m. - Family Fun Day, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
10:30 a.m. - Wreaths Across America, Eastlawn Memorial Park, 1921 Early Blvd. - EARLY
11 a.m. - Cassie's Place Merry Pitmas Adoption Event, The Pit BBQ San Angelo, 2330 Sherwood Way
11 a.m. - Santa Saturday, The Shops at Stadium Park, 1800 Knickerbocker Road
Noon - Winter Kids Business Showcase, Sunset Mall, 4001 Sunset Drive
1 p.m. - Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet & Greet, AmericInn by Wyndham, 2580 Southwest Blvd.
2 p.m. - West Texas Borracho's third annual Christmas Bash Toy Drive, The Penny Tap House, 2412 College Hills Blvd.
2 p.m. - San Angelo Genealogy and Historical Society Genealogy Research Relief at West Texas Collection, Mayer Museum, 2601 W. Avenue N
2 p.m. - Tom Green County Libraries Teen Republic Draw Together, Stephens Central Library, 33 W. Beauregard Ave.
3 p.m. - Ballet San Angelo "The Nutcracker" 2024, Elta Joyce Murphey Performance Hall, 72 W. College Ave.
4:30 p.m. - Glasscock County Community Events' Sixth Annual Christmas at the Courthouse, Glasscock County Courthouse, 117 S. Myrl St. - GARDEN CITY
5 p.m. - Grain to Glass: Beer School + Tasting with the Brewer, Wandering Mind Brewery, 130 S.. Oakes St.
6 p.m. - Holly Days in the Park, San Angelo State Park, 362 FM 2288S
7 p.m. - Ballet San Angelo "The Nutcracker" 2024, Elta Joyce Murphey Performance Hall, 72 W. College Ave.
7 p.m. - The Gorvettees Christmas Show, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
7 p.m. - Twin Mountain Tonesmen Christmas Concert, First Methodist Church, 15 E. Beauregard Ave.
7:30 p.m. - Ellen Myer - Christmas from the Heart, The Garden Lounge, 19 S. Park St.
7:30 p.m. - ACT presents "Winter Wonderettes", Angelo Civic Theatre, 1936 Sherwood Way
8 p.m. - Angoria Comedy Night, Angoria Hotel, 402 W. Beauregard Ave.
8 p.m. - Dale Mayfield, Willow Creek Cafe & Club, 106 Fort McKavitt St. - MASON
9 p.m. - Pat Waters Band, The House of FiFi DuBois, 123 S. Chadbourne St.
10 p.m. - Cam Allen, Blaine's Pub, 10 W. Harris Ave.
SUNDAY
11 a.m. - Ugly Sweater Brunch, Zero One Taproom, 59 N. Koenigheim St.
11 a.m. - Holiday Brunch Buffet, The Penny Tap House, 2412 College Hills Blvd.
2 p.m. - ACT presents "Winter Wonderettes", Angelo Civic Theatre, 1936 Sherwood Way
3 p.m. - Ballet San Angelo "The Nutcracker" 2024, Elta Joyce Murphey Performance Hall, 72 W. College Ave.
3 p.m. - Tipsy Treats, Christoval Vineyards, 5000 Cralle Road - CHRISTOVAL
5:30 p.m. - San Angelo Road Lizards Run, Rudolph, Run, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
6:30 p.m. - Full Moon Hike, San Angelo State Park, 362 FM 2288S
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