06/01/2026
Looking for fun plans in Abilene this week?
🤠From community coffee and family theater to downtown’s biggest block party of the summer, here is what is happening around town:
☕ United Way Coffee @ Salty Roan Bakehouse – Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00 AM. Kick off your week by connecting with the United Way of Abilene crew. Grab some fresh pastries and artisanal coffee while chatting about local community impact!🎬 Giant Film Screening @ Paramount Theatre – Friday, June 5 at 7:30 PM. Experience the sweeping 1956 Texas classic epic drama on the historic big screen. Grab some popcorn and enjoy legendary performances by Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean.
🐠 Finding Nemo Jr. @ Abilene Community Theatre – Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7. Take the family out to support a fantastic student-led production. It is a colorful, musical adventure perfect for kids of all ages!
🏖️ 5th Annual Downtown Block Party Beach Bash @ Grain Theory – Saturday, June 6 from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. They are shutting down Pine Street for a massive beach-themed street festival! Throw on your best beach gear and check out what they have lined up:
🧜♀️ Real-Life Mermaid Meet & Greet: Take photos with a mermaid from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM!
🍔 Food & Drinks: Food trucks, local vendors, snow cones, a blackjack station, a cigar tent, and street beer specials.
🎮 Family Fun: Live DJs, street games, face painting, a selfie trailer, a gaming trailer, and a kids' coloring station.
🍽️ Good Beer Doing Good Things: Bring a bag of non-perishable food to the Food Bank of West Central Texas booth and get a coupon for one free street beer!
🍻 Official After-Parties: Keep the night going with Grain Theory draft beer at nearby spots like Free Play, The Pour House, Fat Boss Pub, and Amendment 21.
What are your plans this week? 👇 Tag your friends in the comments and plan your weekend lineup!