Schedule of Events:

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Abilene Convention Center

4:30-5:30 pm: Get ready for the parade and explore the Storybook Garden at Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
5:30-6 pm: Storybook Parade at Pine Street
6-6:45 pm: Storybook Sculpture unveiling & Garden Party at Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
6:45-7 pm: Make your way to Paramount Theatre at Cypress Street
7-7:45 pm: Sketch with LeUyen Pham: You will receive a free sketch book and pencil at Paramount Theatre
7:45-9 pm: Book Signing in Paramount Lobby at Paramount Theatre

Friday, June 14, 2024

Library parking lot at 201 Cedar St.

9-9:45 am: LeUyen Pham Book Signing: Buy your NCCIL books before CALF so you can immediately get in the signing line. The line will be cut off before 11 am so it can end at that time at National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
9:45-10:15 am: Dramatic Readings: Bear Came Along and The Together Tree at National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
10:30-10:50 am: The Itchy Book: LIVE! at Abilene Public Library
11-11:30 am: Abilene Philharmonic Instrument Petting Zoo at The Wooten
12:30-1 pm: Dragon's Quest with Turning Pointe Dance Academy at Pedestrian Tunnel behind T&P Depot
1-1:30 pm: Train Ride at Everman Park
1:30-2 pm: Dramatic Readings: A Piece of Cake and Big Sister Little Sister at The Grace Museum
2:15-3 pm: Nancy and Her Friends ventriloquist show at Paramount Theatre
3-3:45 pm: Cookie Decorating at the CALF Bakery ($3 fee) at DoubleTree by Hilton
3:45-4:15 pm: Dramatic Readings: Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn and Party Hearty Kitty-Corn at DoubleTree by Hilton
4:15-5:15 pm: Drinks and light appetizers. Bring out all the fun activities you've collected! at DoubleTree's Smokehouse Restaurant, The Local or Grain Theory
5:15-6:15 pm: Illusionist Jason Bishop Show ($5 pre-purchased ticket or $8 night of) at Paramount Theatre
6:15-7:15 pm: Dinner at Downtown Restaurant

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Abilene Convention Center

9-9:15 am: After you park, take free bus to Frontier Texas! at N. 6th and Pine Street
9:15-9:45 am: Birds of Prey Show at Frontier Texas!
9:45-10:15 am: Dramatic Reading: The Bear Who Wasn't There at Frontier Texas!
10:30-11:15 am: Le Marionette Theatre at The Well Church
11:15-11:45 am: Dramatic Readings: Vampirina at the Beach and Freckleface Strawberry at Community Foundation of Abilene
12:45-1:15 pm: Dramatic Readings: What We'll Build and Meanwhile Back on Earth at Majestic
1:15-1:45 pm: Read to a Dog for all ages at (Option 1) United Way of Abilene
The S.T.E.A.M. Room for ages 8 and older with science experiments at (Option 2) Center for Contemporary Arts
Toddler Room sensor activities for ages 18 months to 4 years at (Option 3) Center for Contemporary Arts
2-2:30 pm: Grace for President: LIVE! at DoubleTree by Hilton
2:30-3 pm: Grab a snack at the CALF Bakery or the hotel's Mini Mart at DoubleTree by Hilton
3-3:45 pm: Kornpop the Clown Balloon and Magic Show at Abilene Convention Center

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Abilene Zoo

9-9:30 am: Arrive when the zoo opens. Find your parking spot and make your way inside. Animals are more active early in the moning. at Park your vehicle
9:30-10:15 am: Dramatic Readings: Vampirina in the Snow and Best Friends in the Universe followed by Animal Encounter with zoo staff at Zoo Pavilion
10:15 am-4 pm: Explore the zoo and eat lunch at the Watering Hole. Visit the Gift Shop, feed the giraffes and take a train ride at Around the Zoo

Date: June 13-16, 2024

Location: Various Location

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