Event Archive

October 2025
  • Pumpkin Harvest Express

    October 26, 2025

    The Pumpkin Harvest Express returns for its third year. Climb aboard one of three passenger cars — or ride in the open-air gondola — for a scenic trip through the Smoky Valley to the railroad’s...

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    Haunted Old Town: Abilene’s Spookiest Fall Tradition

    October 25, 2025

    Get ready for chills, thrills, and a whole lot of Halloween fun! Haunted Old Town returns to Abilene this October, bringing back the scares in the historic setting of Old Abilene Town. Whether you...

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  • Pumpkin Harvest Express

    October 25, 2025

    The Pumpkin Harvest Express returns for its third year. Climb aboard one of three passenger cars — or ride in the open-air gondola — for a scenic trip through the Smoky Valley to the railroad’s...

    Read more

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    Haunted Walk at Old Abilene Town

    October 25, 2025

    As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, there's a sense of enchantment in the atmosphere. In Abilene, Kansas, this time of year is synonymous with the spine-tingling delight of Halloween, and...

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    Haunted Old Town: Abilene’s Spookiest Fall Tradition

    October 24, 2025

    Get ready for chills, thrills, and a whole lot of Halloween fun! Haunted Old Town returns to Abilene this October, bringing back the scares in the historic setting of Old Abilene Town. Whether you...

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    Haunted Walk at Old Abilene Town

    October 24, 2025

    As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, there's a sense of enchantment in the atmosphere. In Abilene, Kansas, this time of year is synonymous with the spine-tingling delight of Halloween, and...

    Read more

  • Pumpkin Harvest Express

    October 19, 2025

    The Pumpkin Harvest Express returns for its third year. Climb aboard one of three passenger cars — or ride in the open-air gondola — for a scenic trip through the Smoky Valley to the railroad’s...

    Read more

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    Haunted Old Town: Abilene’s Spookiest Fall Tradition

    October 18, 2025

    Get ready for chills, thrills, and a whole lot of Halloween fun! Haunted Old Town returns to Abilene this October, bringing back the scares in the historic setting of Old Abilene Town. Whether you...

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  • Pumpkin Harvest Express

    October 18, 2025

    The Pumpkin Harvest Express returns for its third year. Climb aboard one of three passenger cars — or ride in the open-air gondola — for a scenic trip through the Smoky Valley to the railroad’s...

    Read more

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    Haunted Old Town: Abilene’s Spookiest Fall Tradition

    October 17, 2025

    Get ready for chills, thrills, and a whole lot of Halloween fun! Haunted Old Town returns to Abilene this October, bringing back the scares in the historic setting of Old Abilene Town. Whether you...

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    Haunted Walk at Old Abilene Town

    October 17, 2025

    As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, there's a sense of enchantment in the atmosphere. In Abilene, Kansas, this time of year is synonymous with the spine-tingling delight of Halloween, and...

    Read more

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    National Greyhound Association Fall Meet

    October 13, 2025 to October 17, 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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  • Pumpkin Harvest Express

    October 12, 2025

    The Pumpkin Harvest Express returns for its third year. Climb aboard one of three passenger cars — or ride in the open-air gondola — for a scenic trip through the Smoky Valley to the railroad’s...

    Read more

  • Pumpkin Harvest Express

    October 11, 2025

    The Pumpkin Harvest Express returns for its third year. Climb aboard one of three passenger cars — or ride in the open-air gondola — for a scenic trip through the Smoky Valley to the railroad’s...

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  • Dickinson County Heritage Center - Farm Toy Museum, Heritage Hall & Mural Open House

    October 5, 2025

    Plan to attend the Open House on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. at 412 S. Campbell St. in Abilene to experience the Farm Toy Museum, Heritage Hall, and the new mural. Visitors can...

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  • *CANCELED in 2025* - Heritage Day at the Dickinson County Heritage Center

    October 4, 2025

    The annual Heritage Day Festival features living history with blacksmith and antique agriculture demonstrations, steam engine carousel rides, an antique tractor show, a classic car show, model trains...

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September 2025
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    Wild West Gravel Fest

    September 20, 2025

    For adventure enthusiasts on two wheels, the Wild West Gravel Fest is a must! This dynamic event offers three race options: a 50k fun ride perfect for all ages, a 100k competitive race for those...

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  • Disney * Pixar's Finding Nemo Jr. at Great Plains Theatre

    September 19, 2025 to September 28, 2025

    ​ Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken...

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    8th Annual Oktoberfest

    September 19, 2025 to September 20, 2025

    The 8th Annual Abilene Oktoberfest is back and promises to be a memorable celebration of German culture for the whole family! This exciting event will feature a delightful array of authentic German...

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August 2025