Family Fun Saturday

Family Fun Saturday

2
May
Date
2 May (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 3 – 8 PM
Venue
102 Cedar St
Abilene, TX, United States
📝 Useful Information

The Family Fun Saturday event in Abilene, Texas, is a recurring, free community program hosted by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL). It takes place every Saturday and offers families the chance to participate in fine art projects related to the current exhibit on display. 

If you are planning to visit on Saturday, March 21, several other family-oriented activities are scheduled nearby in the Abilene Cultural District: 

Would you like more details on registration for Laps for Literacy, or are you looking for restaurant recommendations in the downtown Abilene area for after the event? 

Family Fun Saturday Details 
Other Saturday Family Events in Abilene (March 21, 2026) 
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Event Name: Family Fun Saturday
Date(s) & Time(s): Every Saturday from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Upcoming: March 21 and March 28, 2026)
Event Location: National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601
Type: Art & Literacy, Family-friendly
Description: A free fine art project held in the NCCIL studio every Saturday. These projects are specifically designed for families to explore creativity together, often inspired by the works of world-renowned children's book illustrators featured in the museum's gallery.
Cost/Tickets: Free
Website: NCCIL.org
Laps for Literacy: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the NCCIL. A walk and after-party event to support children's literacy.
Yo-Yo Club Meetup: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the South Branch Library. Learn tricks from a member of the National Yo-Yo League (Ages 8+).
ArtBrunch & Paint Off: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Cedar Street Coffee & Venue. Features live painting and brunch.
Abilene Family Scavenger Hunt: Available all day starting at The Grace Museum. A self-guided outdoor adventure exploring landmarks.
Abilene Idol Finale: 7:00 PM at the Paramount Theatre. A talent showcase featuring "minis" (ages 6–12), juniors, and adults.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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