TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK ~January 26-February 1
MONDAY 1/26
WINTER WEATHER DAY. MOST SCHOOLS AND MANY BUSINESSES ARE CLOSED. Check before you go. Multiple school districts and facilities are closed for Monday, January 26, 2026, including Midland ISD, Ector County ISD, Compass Academy, Hillander School, Premier High School, and various daycare centers. Several businesses, including medical offices and local services, are closed or operating with reduced hours.
TUESDAY 1/27
Vitalant Blood Drive at Tripple C. Health Systems, 3001 W. Illinois Ave. Suite 1B3, Midland. Open 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Neighborhood Watch: City Ordinance Awareness Meeting. Sherwood Park Community Center, 4819 N. Everglade Avenue, Odessa. 6-8pm. The Odessa Police Department will discuss some of the most recent city ordinances and Basin Lighthouse will also speak about the Social Host Accountability city ordinance. INFO HERE.
WEDNESDAY 1/28
Storytime: Circus. Ector County Library. 10-11:30am. A circus can be a great time and so can a storytime about going to the circus. Activity following storytime. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
THURSDAY 1/29
Vitalant Blood Drive at Music City Mall, 4101 E 42nd St., Odessa. Open 12:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP 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.
Bubble Trouble. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. 7pm. A bubble volcano. Bubble roller coaster. A kid in a bubble? Jeff Boyer takes bubbles to the max in this one-man bubble extravaganza. It’s the craziest, most creative bubble show around. Jeff juggles bubbles, sculpts and builds with bubbles, makes fog-filled bubbles, and more. Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, he engages and delights audiences of all ages. TICKETS HERE.
FRIDAY 1/30
KICKS 99.1 at DK 11-1. Listen for location… chances to get free fuel cards, Airpods, JBL speakers, Robovacs & more.
KICKS 99.1 at DK 2-4. Listen for location… chances to get free fuel cards, Airpods, JBL speakers, Robovacs & more.
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 Waste Control Specialists, LLC, 9998 Hwy. 176 West, Andrews. Open 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
SATURDAY 1/31
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. 10am-12pm at 2510 E 8th St, Odessa. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
95X at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Midland. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 10am-12pm at 3801 W Wall St. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
KICKS 99.1 at All American Chevrolet of Odessa. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 1-3pm at 5020 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
95X 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.
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. PetCo 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.
Storytime: STARS. Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am. Cozy up in the calming room for a sweet Saturday morning Storytime! Celebrate all of the glittering stars in the sky in this book by acclaimed author Mary Lyn Ray and Caldecott Honor winner Marla Frazee! Look very closely in this lovely Classic Board Book for all kinds of stars both near and far…because stars are everywhere. Not just in the sky. No registration required! INFO HERE.
Midland Home and Outdoor Living Show. Bush Convention Center. 10am. Get ready for 2 days filled with inspiration for your home and outdoor spaces. Explore the latest trends in home decor, landscaping, outdoor furniture, and more. Meet experts in the field and get advice on transforming your living spaces. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather ideas and resources to create your dream home! Be sure to register in advance for tickets or just $5 at the door. TICKETS HERE.
Movie Club Meeting: On the Waterfront (1954). Bush Family Home 1-2pm. Get ready for the first ever Movie Club at the Bush Family Home! The first meeting will be discussing On the Waterfront from 1954. It won the Oscar for Best Picture at the 27th Annual Academy Awards. Meetings will be held in the Visitors Center. Membership is FREE. Participants must see the movie before each meeting. DETAILS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Iron Lung – Midland – Cinergy Midland, 1917 Liberty Dr., Midland. Open 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
SUNDAY 2/1
Midland Home and Outdoor Living Show. Bush Convention Center. 11am. Get ready for 2 days filled with inspiration for your home and outdoor spaces. Explore the latest trends in home decor, landscaping, outdoor furniture, and more. Meet experts in the field and get advice on transforming your living spaces. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather ideas and resources to create your dream home! Be sure to register in advance for tickets or just $5 at the door. TICKETS HERE.
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