Good morning, Abilene.

Local shoppers in Abilene looked for Black Friday deals and found the experience calmer than past early-morning rushes—visitors combined family visits with bargain-hunting across many stores.

After months of sidewalk closures (which slowed tourism), shop owners report a busy Black Friday on Cypress Street in Abilene due to improved pedestrian access and ample parking.

Business owners say the final phase of the Cypress Street Improvement Project (now underway) will further boost local commerce.

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.