Good morning, Abilene.

Major Abilene retailers will open early today on Black Friday—Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Tractor Supply Co. will open at 6 a.m. while TJ Maxx and Sam’s Club start at 7 a.m., and the Mall of Abilene will operate from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.—to welcome early shoppers after Thanksgiving.

On Thanksgiving Day, several Abilene restaurants—including national chains like Denny’s, IHOP, and Cracker Barrel as well as local spots such as Circa 1880—opened with varied hours, and diners were advised to call ahead to confirm service times and make reservations where needed.

Celebration Singers Christmas Concert

7-8 p.m. — Boone Family Theatre — Suggested donation of $10 — Experience the joy of Christmas with choral performances from the Celebration Singers.

A Christmas Story Screening

2-3:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — $7 for adults, $6 for students/seniors/military/children — Relive the hilarious holiday adventures of Ralphie Parker as he dreams of the perfect Christmas gift.

Annual Christmas Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Free admission — Celebrate the holiday season with festive music performed by the Abilene Community Band.

Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — The Pour House — Ticket required — Don your ugliest Christmas sweater and join a festive pub crawl filled with games, contests, and holiday cheer.

Home for the Holidays Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre, Abilene, TX — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the season with performances from renowned artists like Peabo Bryson and Sheena Easton.

Gallery Pop-Up Craft Event

2-4 p.m. — The Grace Museum — Free entry — Embrace the holiday spirit with a creative Christmas tree craft for all ages.