97 Gold Top Things To Do This Week

TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK ~January 12-18

MONDAY 1/12
SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo 2026. Ector County Coliseum. The SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo runs through the 17th, bringing together the best in professional rodeo action, livestock shows, and family entertainment. This year’s featured concert will take place on Friday, January 16, with Texas country star Aaron Watson headlining. TICKETS AND INFO HERE.

Midland County Livestock Show 1/12-1/17 in Main Arena at Midland County Horseshoe. The Midland County Livestock Association Show is a long-standing community tradition celebrating agriculture, youth achievement, and hard work. Throughout the week, exhibitors participate in a series of livestock shows and educational activities that highlight responsibility, skill, and commitment. Capped off with the Premium Auction Sale and Awards on Saturday. MORE DETAILS HERE.

TUESDAY 1/13
Vitalant Blood Drive at Midland Police Department, 601 N. Loraine, Midland. Open 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.

Midland Lunch and Learn. CASA of West Texas, 1611 W Texas Ave, Midland. This Year, Be the Difference. Start 2026 by changing a child’s future. Become a CASA Volunteer and be the voice a child needs. CASA Volunteers are everyday community members who step up and lift up the voices of children in foster care. Children in foster care need an advocate to speak up for them. What does it take to become a volunteer? Join us to learn the basics! Lunch will be provided. INFO HERE.

Baby Care Class with Infant CPR Demo. Midland Memorial Hospital-West Campus, Second floor, childbirth education room, Suite 260. 4-6pm. This 2-hour course covers the basics of baby care with a hands-on approach to help parents feel comfortable with their newborn. Infant CPR and choking first aid will also be taught and practiced. (This is not a certification CPR course.) Only one ticket is needed per mom and support person. You only need to purchase one ticket for yourself, one support person is welcome to come free of charge. REGISTER HERE.

SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo 2026. Ector County Coliseum. The SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo runs through the 17th, bringing together the best in professional rodeo action, livestock shows, and family entertainment. This year’s featured concert will take place on Friday, January 16, with Texas country star Aaron Watson headlining. TICKETS AND INFO HERE.

WEDNESDAY 1/14
Midland County Livestock Show 1/12-1/17 in Main Arena at Midland County Horseshoe. The Midland County Livestock Association Show is a long-standing community tradition celebrating agriculture, youth achievement, and hard work. Throughout the week, exhibitors participate in a series of livestock shows and educational activities that highlight responsibility, skill, and commitment. Capped off with the Premium Auction Sale and Awards on Saturday. MORE DETAILS HERE.

Storytime: Snowmen. Ector County Library. 10-11:30am. Let it snow – or not, but at least we talk about Snowmen in storytime today. Activity following storytime. FREE! DETAILS HERE.

Vitalant Blood Drive at Legacy High School, 3500 Neely, Midland. Open 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.

THURSDAY 1/15
Kicks Remote Broadcast: Bulls Blood And Heroes Blood Drive at Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Hwy, Odessa. Open 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.

NED Talks. Sibley Nature Center. 12-1pm. As a vocationalist, Barth Robbins has been involved in local archeological societies and the Texas Archeological Society (TAS) and is currently an active Steward with the Texas Historical Commission (THC). His current interest is the Paleoindian period on the Llano Estacado, with particular interest in The Midland Discovery site that gained national attention with its 1953 discovery. DETAILS HERE.

Read to Felix! Ector County Library Children’s Department. 4-5pm. Come to the 3rd Floor Children’s Department, grab a book, and read to Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by any and all readers! INFORMATION HERE.

Third Thursday Reading Program. Bush Family Home. 5:30pm. Get ready for the first Third Thursday Reading Program of 2026! The featured book is New Year Around the World by Stephany Snee. Each child will participate in a fun activity provided by the Museum of the Southwest and will get to take home a free copy of the featured book! INFO HERE.

FRIDAY 1/16
KICKS 99.1 at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Odessa. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 4-6pm at 2510 E 8th St, Odessa. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.

Vitalant Blood Drive at All American Chevrolet, 5020 John Ben Sheppard Parkway, Odessa. Open 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.

Vitalant Blood Drive at Odessa Community, 3412 W. University Blvd., Odessa. Open 1:30 PM – 5:15 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.

SATURDAY 1/17
95X at All American Chevrolet of Odessa. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 10am-12noon at 5020 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.

KICKS 99.1 at Boot Barn Odessa Stop by Boot Barn 11-1 to get “rodeo ready.” KICKS 99.1 will be there 11-1 with cool giveaways and huge savings throughout the store.

97GOLD at West Texas Hunting Extravaganza presented by SCI West Texas Chapter. Doors Open for Public Entry from 10am-3pm at The Midland County Horseshoe Pavilion. Come join SCI for the largest outdoor & hunting expo in the Permian Basin. Browse over 70 vendor booths showcasing hunting opportunities from locations spanning the globe. All funds raised will benefit wildlife conservation, promotion of youth outdoor education, hunting, shooting sports, & global humanitarian needs. Admission is $10 for Adults, Children Under 12 are FREE. MORE INFO HERE.

KICKS 99.1 at All American Chevrolet of Midland. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 1-3pm at 4100 W Wall St, Midland. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.

95X at Lithia Toyota of Odessa. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 1-3pm at 5050 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.

Vitalant Blood Drive at Iglesia Advenstista del Septimo Dia, 2680 S. Hwy 385, Odessa. Open 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.

Midland County Livestock Show 1/12-1/17 in Main Arena at Midland County Horseshoe. The Midland County Livestock Association Show is a long-standing tradition celebrating agriculture, youth achievement, and hard work. Throughout the week, exhibitors participate in a series of livestock shows and educational activities that highlight responsibility, skill, and commitment. Capped off with the Premium Auction Sale and Awards on Saturday. MORE DETAILS HERE.

SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo 2026. Ector County Coliseum. The SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo is set to return from January 8 to 17, 2026, bringing together the best in professional rodeo action, livestock shows, and family entertainment. This year’s featured concert will take place on Friday, January 16, with Texas country star Aaron Watson headlining. TICKETS AND INFO HERE.

Midland Downtown Farmers Market. 404 N Colorado Street. 9am-12noon. MDFM is open every Saturday, rain or shine. With a new permanent location on Colorado Street, you can be sure to find all of your produce and homemade needs here. Dogs on a leash are always welcome. DETAILS HERE.

Whiskers and Tails Adoption Event: Adopt Joy. PetSmart Odessa. 11am-2pm. Come meet your new best friend! There will be puppies and kittens, as well as adult dogs and cats available for adoption. All pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Giveaways with each adoption! DETAILS HERE.

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