TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK~ September 15-21
TUESDAY 9/16
Works of Art: Flower Fiesta. Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am OR 4-4:30pm. Twist, tuck, and transform tissue paper into gigantic, gorgeous garden blooms you can proudly take home. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. INFO HERE.
Rhythm and Rhyme Storytime 11-11:30 am at Centennial Library and Downtown Library, Midland. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes that support early learning and bonding in a cozy, baby-friendly setting. Recommended for ages 0-24 months. MORE INFO HERE.
Family Craft Night: Animal Jars. Ector County Library. 4:30-6pm. Do you want a cat? A dog? Maybe a lion? Grab a mason jar and see what animal you can turn it into. DETAILS AVAILABLE HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Odessa College. Open 10am-2pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
WEDNESDAY 9/17
Storytime and Craft: Pirates. Ector County Library. 10-11:30am. Talk like a pirate day is Friday, so why not have a storytime about pirates. Batten down your hatches, swab the deck, and behave so you don’t have to walk the plank.. FREE! INFO HERE.
Fall Into STEM: 3D Cardboard Creations. Durham Children’s Museum. 4:00-4:30pm. Cut and assemble your own 3D cardboard models – dinosaurs, animals, and more! Learn how flat shapes transform into solid objects while exploring design, engineering, and creative construction. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. DETAILS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at All American Chevrolet Midland. Open 10am-2pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
THURSDAY 9/18
Works of Art: Flower Fiesta. Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am OR 4-4:30pm. Twist, tuck, and transform tissue paper into gigantic, gorgeous garden blooms you can proudly take home. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. INFO 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 the special friend of the library, Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by any and all readers! INFORMATION HERE.
Once Upon A Time: Family Storytime. Midland Downtown OR Centennial Library. 5-5:30pm. Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
Open Mic Night at The Destination! A FREE community open mic night. Bring your instrument or voice and showcase your skills on stage! Any style is welcome. Sound and stage provided. Doors open at 6 PM. Family and pet-friendly. Bar service and food are always available on-site. 1705 W Industrial Ave in Midland. MORE INFO HERE.
Midland RockHounds Division Series Game 2 vs Amarillo Sodpoodles. First pitch at 7pm. TICKETS AND INFO HERE.
FRIDAY 9/19 – International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Fall Into STEM: 3D Cardboard Creations. Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am OR 4-4:30pm. Cut and assemble your own 3D cardboard models – dinosaurs, animals, and more! Learn how flat shapes transform into solid objects while exploring design, engineering, and creative construction. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. DETAILS HERE.
Friday Night Live at The Destination! 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland. This week’s featured act is: Part B, Tina Baker, a local band playing rhythm and blues.. No Cover. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on-site. INFO HERE.
Midland RockHounds Division Series Game 3 (if necessary) vs Amarillo Sodpoodles. First pitch at 7pm. TICKETS AND INFO HERE.
SATURDAY 9/20
KICKS 99.1 at All American Jeep Dodge Ram of Midland. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 1-3pm on West Wall in Midland. We’ll have some giveaways – don’t miss out!
95X at All American Chevrolet of Odessa. Join us from 1-3pm at 5050 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy, Odessa for the best deals on new cars, plus savings on the huge selection of pre-owned vehicles. We will have some cool giveaways!
City of Midland Large Item Drop-Off Event. 8 AM to Noon at Doug Russell Park (South parking lot). Accepted: household items like beds, couches, washers, and dryers. INFO HERE.
Midland Downtown Farmers Market. 404 N Colorado Street. 8am-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. Westlake Ace Hardware Midland. 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.
Storytime: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Museum of the Southwest, Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am. Cozy up in our calming room for a sweet Saturday morning Storytime! Free with daily admission. INFO HERE.
The Tailgate Fight Night. Xtreme Knockout (XKO), the #1 MMA promotion in Texas, is bringing the heat to Midland for the first time ever. VIP TABLES, TICKETS AND MORE INFO HERE.
SUNDAY 9/21
Live on Stage Permian Basin presents Pianomania! Rockin the 1950’s. Doors open at 1:30pm at Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. Get ready for a high-energy Rock & Roll thrill ride through the songs and sounds of such icons as Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis…and beyond. TICKETS AND DETAILS HERE.
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