Event Archive

June 2026
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    Memories of the Prairie

    June 20, 2026

    Experience first-hand stories, educational programs and re-enactors bring history to life at the Historical Society and Museum on Saturdays during the summer. Come learn about the history of...

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    Memories of the Prairie

    June 13, 2026

    Experience first-hand stories, educational programs and re-enactors bring history to life at the Historical Society and Museum on Saturdays during the summer. Come learn about the history of...

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    Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert

    June 6, 2026

    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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May 2026
  • Seelye Mansion Tea - Abilene, KS

    Historic Seelye Mansion Tea - *SOLD OUT*

    May 30, 2026

    *SOLD OUT* - Thank you for your support! Guests are invited to experience an elegant afternoon at the historic Seelye Mansion during a special high tea on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

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  • Guys & Dolls at Great Plains Theatre

    May 29, 2026 to June 7, 2026

    Friday, May 29 - Sunday, June 7 Evening Performances begin at 7:30pm Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday Matinees begin at 2:00pm House doors open approximately 30 minutes prior to the...

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    School's Out Fest

    May 23, 2026

    School’s out, and the fun is in full swing! Kick off summer in Abilene, Kansas, with School’s Out Fest—a full day of family-friendly activities, live music, sidewalk chalk art, and fantastic food and...

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    National Greyhound Association Spring Meet

    May 18, 2026 to May 22, 2026

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

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    8th Annual Abilene Downtown Antique Fest

    May 9, 2026

    Get ready for the 8th Annual Abilene Downtown Antique Fest on Saturday, May 9, 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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  • Downtown Abilene Cruise for Food Car Show

    May 9, 2026

    Downtown Abilene Cruise for Food Car Show Returns May 9, 2026! Rev up your engines and join us for the Downtown Abilene Cruise for Food Car Show!   Saturday, May 9, 2026

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April 2026
  • Dickinson County Celebrates Freedom of Religion

    April 26, 2026

    On Sunday, April 26, Dickinson County will honor one of America’s most cherished freedoms: the freedom of religion. Participating Churches:

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    Plein Air Painting Event Planned at Seelye Mansion

    April 25, 2026

    The Arts Council of Dickinson County and the Historic Seelye Mansion invite the public to enjoy an afternoon of creativity during Painting on the Patio, a plein air painting experience set in the...

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    Earth Day 12/24/48 Buckle Mania

    April 24, 2026 to April 26, 2026

    12 Hour 24 Hour or 48 Hour options all ran on a 1.8228 mile certified paved loop in a beautiful private park. Course is on a 1.8228 mile certified paved mostly shaded loop Through a beautiful...

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  • Plains, Trains and Cowboys

    April 24, 2026 to April 25, 2026

    Celebrate America 250 with a collaborative heritage event at the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, Dickinson County Heritage Center, and Old Abilene Town featuring western heritage experiences and...

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    Eisenhower Marathon

    April 18, 2026

    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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  • Sunflower Journey Quilt Show

    April 11, 2026 to April 12, 2026

    Presented by the End of the Trail Quilters Guild. Make plans to attend and join hundreds of quilt enthusiasts from around Kansas. Hosted by the End of the Trail Quilters' Guild Saturday, April 11...

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  • Abilene HandCrafters Spring Market

    April 4, 2026

    Come join us IN TWO BUILDINGS. Sterl Hall and the National Guard Armory in Abilene KS. April 4th 9am to 3pm. 60+ hand crafted vendors, breakfast and lunch options, snacks, drinks and more!! Free...

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    Ida Stover Eisenhower Memorial Quilt Show

    April 4, 2026 to April 12, 2026

    Attend the Dickinson County Historical Society's quilt show to see beautiful quilts on display. All Dickinson County quilts are welcome and can range from recently completed to the late 1880s....

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March 2026February 2026
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    Kerr-Mills Act (Lunch & Learn)

    February 26, 2026

    Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Eisenhower Library Building - indoor courtyard 200 SE 4th Street, Abilene KS 67410 Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST Guest...

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