Tonya's Favorite December 2022 Events

It's the most wonderful time of the year! There are so many great events around Abilene this Holiday Season! Here are a few of Tonya's favorite events this December!

Tonya Harbin Team Brokered by Real Cookies and Cocoa with Santa

Thursday, December 8th 4-6 pm

Our annual event is FREE for everyone! We'll have professional photos with Santa, crafts, games, cookies, and hot cocoa! You can RSVP here.

United Way of Abilene's Winter Lightfest

Weekends in December 6-9 pm

This year, Winter Lightfest features a 3/4-mile paved walking path through more than 3 million lights with photo ops, a virtual reality experience, Santa, hot chocolate, s’mores, and more! You can buy tickets, see times, and more on their website.

Abilene Zoo's Christmas Celebration

December 16-23 4-9 pm

Enjoy the wonder of the holiday while meeting Santa’s magical reindeer, ice skating, walking through immersive light displays, watching a professional ice sculpture show, and experiencing the spirit of the season at a live nativity. This nightly holiday tradition begins on December 16th and concludes on December 23rd. You can purchase tickets and learn more on their website

Paramount Theater Film Series

This year the historic Paramount Theater is showing National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and It's a Wonderful Life! For showing times and more events visit their website.

Christmas Lane 

December 2-26 Various times

THE longest Family Christmas Tradition, in Abilene. Drive-thru and see 150+ displays, Stop by and come inside Winter Wonderland to see indoor displays, Train, make a call to the North Pole Hotline, see Santa, and grab some hot chocolate from the concession. FREE admission, $5 Santa Photos (6:30-8:30), $ Concession, $ donations welcome.
12/2-12/15: 6pm-9pm Sun- Mon and 6pm-10pm Fri-Sat. Santa 6:30-8:30 ONLY
12/16-12/23: 6pm-10pm Sun-Sat Santa-6:30-8:30 ONLY
12/24-12/26: 6pm-10pm Outdoor displays ONLY.
Special Events/Guests:
12/2 6:30-8:30: May Farm petting Zoo
12/6, 12/9, 12/15, 12/17, 12/23 6:30-8:30:Grinch
12/20 6:30-8:30: Super Hero Night
12/22: Pajama Night

Family Christmas at the Grace Museum

Thursday, December 8th 5:30-8:00 pm 

After you come to see us, join The Grace Museum and connect with the community at our FREE Christmas event for families! Get into the holiday spirit with a visit from Santa and various craft activities for all ages, and a vendor market!

We hope you have a great time with your family and friends this Holiday Season!