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Published August 31Table-Top Ping Pong Fun
Table-Top Ping Pong Fun Day: Monday Date: September 21st Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Rose Park Senior Center Room: Ballroom Address: 2625 S 7th St Age Restriction: 55+ More Info: (325) 734-5300
City of Abilene
Published August 31Comic Craze Teen Night
Comic Craze Teen Night: Enjoy the game room, dive into building mini story panels & experiment with comic-style art techniques. Relax as we screen a movie. We'll have concessions for sale, plus comic trivia for those ready to test their knowledge.
City of Abilene
Published August 31Threats Made to Area School
ABILENE, TX – On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Abilene Police and Abilene ISD, learned of online threats from social media, being made to Craig Middle School in AISD and possibly to other schools around the country.
City of Abilene
Published August 31September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
September is the perfect time to register to get a library card, one of the smartest cards you'll ever own!
City of Abilene
Published August 28Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest: Where creativity, fun, & furry friends take center stage! Upon arrival, stop by the check-in booth to sign in, then enjoy mingling with other costumed pups until it's your turn to present your dog to the judges.
City of Abilene
Published August 28Master Gardener Herbal Tea Class
Master Gardener Herbal Tea Class: Join us for a relaxing & informative herbal tea class. Sponsored by Big Country Master Gardeners Association. 9/30 @ 1PM Rose Park Senior Center Room B Ages 55+ (325) 734-5300
City of Abilene
Published August 28Line Dance Performance
Line Dance Performance Details Day: Friday Date: September 18th Time: 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM Location: Rose Park Senior Center Room: Ballroom Address: 2625 S 7th St Age Restriction: 55+ More Info: (325) 734-5300
City of Abilene
Published August 28Lunch & Learns
Lunch & Learns: Bring your lunch & enjoy engaging guest speakers. 1st Wednesday, Monthly 9/2 - 12/2 @ 12 PM G.V. Daniels Rec Center Multipurpose Room. Free for members. Register at www.abilenetx.gov/recsignup Questions: (325) 676-6217
City of Abilene
Published August 28Construction begins on new downtown public parking lot
City of Abilene
Published August 28Cone-tent Creator: Blaine Beyer
How Communications' Blaine Beyer brings joy to any City of Abilene work zone
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Published August 28Game Night
Game Night: Looking for a fun, relaxed evening? Come hang out with us for Game Night, where we’ll have a wide selection of board games for every kind of player—strategy fans, party-game lovers, & total beginners are all welcome.
City of Abilene
Published August 28Thursday Night Dances
Thursday Night Dances Thursdays 7-9PM Doors Open 7PM Rose Park Senior Center Ballroom 2625 S 7th St Ages 55+ $5 per person 9/3 Exit 277 9/10 Swing Machine 9/17 Adam Texas Trio 9/24 Muddy Creek (325) 734-5300