Things to do in Abilene this weekend, July 18-21

Summer movies, a zoo birthday celebration, Christmas in July and pet adoption events are scheduled for this upcoming weekend in Abilene.

Here's a list of what's going on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Thursday, July 18

Summer Kids Fest: 10 a.m.-noon. Premiere LUX Cinema showing "Migration" for free at the Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road.

We Honor Veterans Dinner 2024: 5:30 p.m. West Texas Rehab Center Abilene Boardroom, 4601 Hartford St. RSVP is required due to limited seating. Call 325-793-5450.

Grace Studio: Shibori Dyeing: 6-8 p.m. The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St. Admission is $30 per person.

Live Music: TJ Templeton: 6-8 p.m. Potosi Live, 897 FM 1750.

Live Music: Christy Patton: 6-8 p.m. El Fenix Abilene, 3241 S. First St.

Live Music: Charlie Cope: 7-9 p.m. The Ice House at Lone Star Dry Goods, 173 Walnut St.

Live Music: Chad Cooke Band: 7-10 p.m. Heff's Burgers and Bar, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road

Karaoke with DJ Lowell: 7:30-10 p.m. Doc's Bar & Grill, 2042 FM 1750.

Friday, July 19

Mystery Art Series for Tweens and Teens: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Abilene Public Library-Main Branch, 202 Cedar St.

Once Upon a Storytime: 4 p.m. Abilene Public Library-South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road

Reconstructions Reception: 5-7 p.m. Center for Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St.

Live Music: Charlie Cope: 6-9 p.m. The Winery at Willow Creek, 4353 S. Treadaway Blvd.

Live Music: Holli Garet: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lytle Land & Cattle, 1150 E. South 11th St.

Christmas in July Pick Your Project Workshop: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Board & Brush Abilene, 1031 N. Sixth St. Pre-registration is required.

Live Music: Caleb Sutton: 7-9 p.m. Sharon's BBQ, 2050 Antilley Road.

Shrek The Musical Jr.: 7-8:30 p.m. Historic Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.

Live Music: Southern Takeover Tour: Doors open at 7 p.m. The Zone Bar, 3112 S. 27th St. $10 cover charge.

Abilene Flying Bison: 7:15 p.m. Walt Driggers Field, 1801 Amarillo St.

Dive-In Movie: "Lilo & Stitch" at Adventure Cove, 2742 S. Ninth St. 7:30-11 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person.

Barbie Dive-In Movie Night: 8-10 p.m. The Dive Spot, 1701 Lytle Trail.

Live Music: Jackson Hatch: 8-11 p.m. The Ice House at Lone Star Dry Goods, 173 Walnut St.

Live Music: Parkside Band: 9 p.m. Whiskey Rodeo, 1850 S. Clack St. $5 cover at the door.

Saturday, July 20

Stroll Down Memory Lane Car Show: 8 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, 701 S. Pioneer Drive. Event for Alzheimer's Association Benefit.

Zippity Zoo Day: Celebrate the Abilene Zoo's 58th birthday. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Abilene Zoo, 2070 Zoo Lane.

Inspired Goods Craft & Vendor Market: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Capital Farm Credit Display Building at the Taylor County Expo Center, 1700 State Highway 36.

Family Fun Saturday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St.

South STEAM: Lego Marble Maze: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Abilene Public Library-South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road.

Double Flix: "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory": 10-11:45 a.m. Abilene Public Library-Main Branch, 202 Cedar St.

Christmas in July Vendor Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dusty Road Designs, 2526 S. 7th St.

Christmas in July Gift Market: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road. Hosted by the Christian Women's Business Network.

Glo-N-One Mini Golf Grand Opening: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd. Admission is half off and comes with a free pass and T-shirt while supplies last.

Pet Adoption Event with All Kind Animal Initiative: 1-3 p.m. PetSmart, 3501 Catclaw Drive. Dogs and Cats will be adoptable for National Adoption Week ending July 21.

Shrek The Musical Jr.: 2:30-4 p.m. Historic Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.

Double Flix: "Wonka": 2:30-4:30 p.m. Abilene Public Library-Main Branch, 202 Cedar St.

Garageband Woodstock: 6 p.m. Abilene Convention Center-Exhibit Hall, 1100 N. Sixth St. Ticket purchase required for entry.

Opening Reception for "A Collective Reunion": 6-8 p.m. 1117 Studios & Gallery, 1117 Walnut St.

Live Music: Abby French: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lytle Land & Cattle, 1150 E. South 11th St.

Live Music: Desperado-Eagles Tribute: 7-10 p.m. Heff's Burgers and Bar, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road.

Live Music: Jeff Martin: 7-9 p.m. Sharon's BBQ, 2050 Antilley Road.

Abilene Flying Bison: 7:15 p.m. Walt Driggers Field, 1801 Amarillo St.

Synthwave Summer 80s Kosplay Bash: 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Retro World Arcade, 912 Butternut St. Come dressed as an 80s character for a chance to win prizes.

Live Music: Andrew Holmes: 8-11 p.m. The Ice House at Lone Star Dry Goods, 173 Walnut St.

Live Music: Michael "Happy Fat" Gilbert & Louis Ivie: 9 p.m. Doc's Bar & Grill, 2042 FM 1750.

Sunday, July 21

Mamma Mia Summer Pop-Up: 1-5 p.m. Hazel on Pine, 202 Pine St.

Pokemon Meetup: 1:30 p.m. Abilene Public Library-South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road.

Cookie Decorating for Kids: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Abilene Public Library-South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road.

Make & Take & Bake: Pull-Apart Bread: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Abilene Public Library-South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road.

Abilene Flying Bison: 6 p.m. Walt Driggers Field, 1801 Amarillo St.

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This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Things to do in Abilene this weekend, July 18-21