Celebrate Grinchy Claus and friends at Christmas in the Garden!

NOV. 29, 2023 – Put on your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and head to the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden for some Grinchy good fun at this year’s Christmas in the Garden! The family friendly event is Friday, Dec. 1, and this year’s theme is inspired by Dr. Seuss books, which are a favorite in the Storybook Capital of America®.

Christmas in the Garden will feature the costume characters the Grinch, Lorax and Cat in the Hat, games and crafts and food inspired by the world of Dr. Seuss.

Families have two sessions to choose from – 5 to 6:30 p.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m. The cost is $15 per family.

You can purchase tickets at www.abilenecac.org while spots are available. About 600 people are expected to attend this year.

You will enter the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden from the north side of the Abilene Convention Center. The garden’s storybook sculptures will be decorated with twinkling Christmas lights and new holiday decorations.

Children will have the opportunity to share their wishes with Santy Claus, get a balloon animal, have their face painted and be mystified by the tricks of magician Lonnie Chevrie.  The Grinch himself will read his favorite book, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Seven and One Books will have a pop-up shop as well!

Christmas in the Garden is presented by the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council and is one of several events during the Abilene Downtown Association’s annual City Sidewalks holiday celebration. For a full schedule of holiday events, go to www.abilenedowntown.com.