Events at The Grace

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America 250 Trivia Night

Come hang out in The Grace Courtyard and enjoy a lively night of trivia! Participants can be INDIVIDUALS or TEAMS (up to 4 people) – NO RSVP NEEDED Play 5 rounds of Trivia in 5 Categories:  Early U.S. and Presidents States Technology Civil Rights Wars EVENT DETAILS Courtyard Opens at 5:30 pm FREE EVENT | Prizes | Snacks & Drinks America 250 Trivia Night

Movie Night: National Treasure

Enjoy this historical adventure on the big screen on The Grace Rooftop FREE EVENT Complimentary water BYO snacks MOVIE INFO National Treasure (2004) | PG | 130 min Watch the Official Movie Trailer Synopsis: A modern-day fortune hunter races to find an ancient treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers. Director: Jon Turteltaub Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Cast: Nicolas Cage, Diane Movie Night: National Treasure

Día de los Muertos Family Festival

Enjoy FREE cultural festivities with activities for all ages! This annual tradition brings the community together to remember loved ones through joyful activities and mindful celebrations. This centuries-old holiday from Mexico is now celebrated internationally, spreading vibrant cultural traditions such as sugar skulls, ballet folklorico, and fragrant ofrendas with it. The Grace’s annual festival includes crafts, calaveras, dance performances, face Día de los Muertos Family Festival

1776 Spring Festival

Celebrate the Semiquincentennial This year’s Spring Family Festival will transport you back in time to 1776! We will imagine Abilene before settlers, when buffalo still roamed the plains, and will provide crafts and activities inspired by Colonial America.    FREE Family Activities Candle Dipping with Spark Science Center Patriotic Fan with The Grace Museum Decorate a Buffalo Hide with The 1776 Spring Festival

STEAM Express Holiday Festival

Allllll abooooard the STEAM Express! Everyone is invited to The Grace Museum’s FREE annual holiday festival for families on December 11. Adults and children alike can enjoy participating in fun, holiday-themed crafts as they explore the museum. This year’s theme is STEAM – science, technology, engineering, art, math – and of course, trains! Santa Claus will also be stopping by STEAM Express Holiday Festival

Día de los Muertos Family Festival

Enjoy FREE cultural festivities with activities for all ages! This annual tradition brings the community together to remember loved ones through joyful activities and mindful celebrations. This centuries-old holiday from Mexico is now celebrated internationally, spreading vibrant cultural traditions such as sugar skulls, ballet folklorico, and fragrant ofrendas with it. The Grace’s annual festival includes crafts, calaveras, dance performances, face Día de los Muertos Family Festival

Showers & Flowers Spring Festival

April showers bring May flowers! Spring brings with it warmer weather, blooming plants, and various holidays. Join us for a fun, outdoor family festival as we celebrate SPRINGTIME! Enjoy Spring-themed activities and crafts suitable for all ages including flower headbands, rainbow wands, cotton candy, live music, and more! FREE EVENT | No registration required | All ages welcome   Event Showers & Flowers Spring Festival

Game Night

Come hang out and enjoy a lively night of board games! This family-friendly game night will be fun for any age! Bring a board game from home to share or try our custom Texas & Pacific Railway version of the classic game Ticket to Ride to celebrate Abilene’s railroad history. Exhibition Connection: Full Steam Ahead: The Texas & Pacific Railway Game Night

Game Night

Come hang out and enjoy a lively night of board games! This family-friendly game night will be fun for any age! Bring a board game from home to share or try our custom Texas & Pacific Railway version of the classic game Ticket to Ride to celebrate Abilene’s railroad history. Exhibition Connection: Full Steam Ahead: The Texas & Pacific Railway Game Night

Holiday Shell-ebration

A FREE holiday event for families! Our annual holiday festival is back with a very beach-y twist! Enjoy a trip to the beach while creating themed projects throughout the museum at our Holiday Shell-ebration Family Festival. And don’t worry….Santa will be flying his sleigh over to join us! ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES Photos with Santa in the Ballroom (6-8 pm) Holiday Shell-ebration

Día de los Muertos Family Festival

Enjoy FREE cultural festivities with activities for all ages! All activities will be hosted at The Grace Museum along with our festival partners. Dance Performance at 6:30 pm by Ballet Folklorico del Alvaro Muñoz Academy Storytime & Craft at 5:15, 5:45, 6:15, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45 with the Abilene Public Library Sugar Skulls & Paper Marigolds with The Grace Museum Butterfly Symmetry Día de los Muertos Family Festival

Movie Night: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Enjoy this 80’s comedy on the big screen in The Grace Courtyard FREE EVENT (adults 18+ only) Complimentary Paramount Theatre popcorn Complimentary water, beer & wine (be sure to bring your ID) Hamburguesas Jalisco Food Truck MOVIE INFO Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) | R | 93 min Watch the Official Movie Trailer Synopsis: Tale about a snob and a Movie Night: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Earth Month Family Festival

Go GREEN at The Grace! How can we take better care of our Earth – not just for ourselves but for future generations to come? Bring the family and learn together! Explore ideas for environmental protection and sustainability with zero- and low-waste projects. Take a tour through the art and history galleries where you’ll learn about the importance of Earth Earth Month Family Festival

Silent Disco

Celebrate Black History Month on the dance floor! Join us for a FREE and groovy night at The Grace Museum! This “silent disco” lets you choose your own music vibe with a selection of different channels while dancing with your friends. Funky headphones included (far out, man). As we celebrate Black History Month 70s-style, boogie down with the iconic music Silent Disco

Holidays Around the World Family Festival

Join The Grace Museum and connect with the community at our FREE holiday event for families! 5-8 PM | Visit with Santa + Make crafts while learning about international holiday traditions 6:30 PM | “Holidays Around the World” with Elizabeth Kahura Elizabeth Kahura from the African Safari Program is a storyteller, performer, singer, and educator from Kenya. Learn about Kwanzaa, Holidays Around the World Family Festival

Día de los Muertos Family Festival

All ages can enjoy FREE come-and-go activities at The Grace Museum at this year’s Día de los Muertos Family Festival! Ballet Folklorico & Mariachi Performances | Community Ofrenda |  Sugar Skulls | Papel Picado | Book Readings | AND MORE! HOLIDAY HISTORY & TRADITIONS Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday observed throughout Mexico and Central Día de los Muertos Family Festival