Events

January 2025

Statehood Ball

January 25, 2025

Step back in time and celebrate Kansas' rich heritage at this year’s Statehood Ball! Join us at Sterl Hall in Abilene on January 25th for an evening of dancing, music, and community spirit as we...

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Disney's The Descendants - The Musical at Great Plains Theatre

January 31, 2025 to February 9, 2025

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

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February 2025

Kansas Social Studies Conference

February 1, 2025

Abilene is thrilled to host the 2025 Kansas Social Studies Conference at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum! This year’s event features keynote speaker CherylAnne Amendola, an award-...

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Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Historic Seelye Mansion

February 14, 2025

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an elegant dinner at the Historic Seelye Mansion on Friday, February 14. This exclusive event offers couples a unique opportunity to enjoy a romantic evening in one of...

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Smoky Valley Limited - Valentines Prime Rib Dinner

February 15, 2025

It's romance on the rails! Join us on Saturday night, February 15, for the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad’s annual salute to you and your special valentine! Our Smoky Valley Limited Valentine’s...

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Go, Dog. Go! - at Great Plains Theatre

February 24, 2025 to March 8, 2025

A GPT Live Lit performance.

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March 2025

MOGA 2025

March 29, 2025

The Flint Hills Geocachers are proud to be hosting Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure (MOGA) 2025. Founded in 2004, MOGA has based competitions with its origins in orienteering. MOGA we are going back...

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April 2025

National Greyhound Association Spring Meet

April 14, 2025 to April 18, 2025

See the world's fastest canine in action and learn why Abilene is the Greyhound (dog) Capital of the World!

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Eisenhower Marathon

April 19, 2025

Runners at the Eisenhower Marathon and Half Marathon wind through the territory south of Abilene that cattlemen followed when bringing their herds to Abilene on the Chisholm Trail in the 1800s. All...

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May 2025

Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling at Great Plains Theatre

May 2, 2025 to May 11, 2025

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7th Annual Antique Fest

May 10, 2025

Get ready for the 7th Annual Abilene Downtown Antique Fest on Saturday, May 10, a can’t-miss event that’s perfect for Mother’s Day weekend! Stroll through historic downtown Abilene and discover a...

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Abilene Municipal Band Concert

May 26, 2025

Experience a timeless Abilene tradition! The 144-year-old Abilene Municipal Band performs live every Thursday at 8 PM during the summer in Eisenhower Park at the Royer Band Shell. Bring a lawn chair...

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Abilene Municipal Band Concert

May 29, 2025

Experience a timeless Abilene tradition! The 144-year-old Abilene Municipal Band performs live every Thursday at 8 PM during the summer in Eisenhower Park at the Royer Band Shell. Bring a lawn chair...

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All Shook Up at Great Plains Theatre

May 30, 2025 to June 8, 2025

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June 2025

Abilene Municipal Band Concert

June 5, 2025

Experience a timeless Abilene tradition! The 144-year-old Abilene Municipal Band performs live every Thursday at 8 PM during the summer in Eisenhower Park at the Royer Band Shell. Bring a lawn chair...

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Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert

June 7, 2025

Commemorate D-Day at this meaningful outdoor concert held on our beautiful campus grounds. This annual concert is held the first Saturday in June in partnership with the Salina Symphony and...

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Abilene Municipal Band Concert

June 12, 2025

Experience a timeless Abilene tradition! The 144-year-old Abilene Municipal Band performs live every Thursday at 8 PM during the summer in Eisenhower Park at the Royer Band Shell. Bring a lawn chair...

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Abilene Municipal Band Concert

June 19, 2025

Experience a timeless Abilene tradition! The 144-year-old Abilene Municipal Band performs live every Thursday at 8 PM during the summer in Eisenhower Park at the Royer Band Shell. Bring a lawn chair...

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Big Fish at Great Plains Theatre

June 20, 2025 to June 29, 2025

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Abilene Municipal Band Concert

June 26, 2025

Experience a timeless Abilene tradition! The 144-year-old Abilene Municipal Band performs live every Thursday at 8 PM during the summer in Eisenhower Park at the Royer Band Shell. Bring a lawn chair...

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