TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK ~December 8-14
MONDAY 12/8
Vitalant Blood Drive at Midland Classical Academy, 5711 Whitman Dr. Bldg B, Midland. Open 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
TUESDAY 12/9
Vitalant Blood Drive at Andrews County Courthouse, 201 N. Main St., Andrews. Open 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP 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.
STEAM: Elf on the Shelf Tower. Midland Downtown Library. 5-6pm. Recommended for ages 6-13. Come ready to explore, expand and enrich your abilities as you tackle the monthly STEAM challenge. This month will your homemade tower support the Elf or will they fall short? Come try it out! INFO HERE.
Erica Lane: Here We Come A Caroling. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. 7:30 PM. Join Midland’s own Erica Lane and her world-class band for a thrill ride of Christmas carols and originals. Feel the nostalgia of Yuletide with jazz, pop, and Celtic infusions that embody Erica’s stylistic artistry. This exhilarating performance coincides with her 2025 holiday album release, “Here We Come a Caroling,” produced by eight-time Grammy winner Danny Duncan and recorded live at Blue Rock Artist Ranch and Studio in Wimberley, TX. Alongside her stellar musicians from around the country, Erica Lane has reimagined a seasonal tour that radiates excitement, warmth, and togetherness, leaving every person in the room bursting with wistful fun and holiday cheer. TICKETS HERE.
WEDNESDAY 12/10
Kicks Remote Broadcast: OXXO Store (4408 S FM 1788). 11am-12pm Come check out the newest OXXO stores. We will have loads of giveaways, including gift cards for free gas. See you there!
Kicks Remote Broadcast: OXXO Store (5801 W. I-20). 12:30-1:30pm Come check out the newest OXXO stores. We will have loads of giveaways, including gift cards for free gas. See you there!
Storytime: Winter. Ector County Library. 8am-5pm. This week’s storytime is all about Winter. Activity following storytime. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Texas Tech Health Science Center, 800 W. 4th Street, Odessa. Open 10:00 AM – 1:45 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Art Tales: When I Am Big. Ellen Noël Art Museum. 10am. Get ready for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. Immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. This free event offers an engaging children’s story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale. The featured book for this session is The Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers. After the story, children will participate in an art activity inspired by the adventures. DETAILS HERE.
Holiday Card Making. Midland Centennial Library. 5:15-6:15pm. ‘Tis the season for sending and giving holiday cards. We’ll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity. All ages. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
THURSDAY 12/11
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 Centennial Library. 5-5:30pm. Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
Treaty Oak Revival & Austin Meade: Meade-E-Oak’r Christmas Vacation. Ector County Coliseum. 6:30pm. TICKETS HERE.
Community Holiday Party. The Destination. 7pm. Reserve an area for your small business with this unique combined celebration! All Destination family, friends and fans are welcome as we celebrate the season. DJ Picasso, food, holiday cheer, drink and fun! DETAILS HERE.
FRIDAY 12/12
Midland’s Merry Lights. Midland Centennial Park! 6pm. Warm up with a cozy cup of hot chocolate under the sparkling holiday lights! This family-friendly evening will feature free hot cocoa, buttery popcorn, live holiday music, and fun games and crafts for kids of all ages. Santa will also make a special appearance for photos and holiday cheer. Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy a festive night at Centennial Park. This event is free and open to the community. INFO HERE.
Modern Pop-Up Market. Downtown Midland. 6-10pm. Get ready for THREE magical nights in Downtown Midland — right across the street from Centennial Park! 80+ amazing vendors, Christmas shopping, treats & festive fun! Free admission. All ages welcome. Come shop small, support local, and soak up all the holiday magic! INFO HERE.
SATURDAY 12/13
KICKS 99.1 at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Midland. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 10-noon at 3801 W Wall St. 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.
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. 1-3pm at 2510 E 8th St, Odessa. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
Jingle All the Way 5K Run. Sherwood Park. Registration starts at 7am, race starts at 8am. Join the Parks & Recreation Department for the Jingle All The Way 5K Run. Lace up and Jingle All The Way! REGISTER HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at American Legion Post 430, 2701 E. 8th Street, Odessa. Open 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP 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: Pig the Elf. Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum. 11am. Cozy up in our calming room for a sweet Saturday morning Storytime! From the award-winning creator of Pig the Pug comes another laugh-out-loud book, filled with holiday cheer! Santa was coming! ‘Twas bigger than big! No one loves Christmas more than Pig. And the world’s greediest pug will stay up all night to get his presents! When Pig yips at Santa and finds himself joining in on the flying sleigh ride, things quickly get out of hand in a way that is pure Pig pandemonium. No registration required! INFO HERE.
The Artist in You: 2D Gingerbread Cottage. Midland Downtown AND Centennial Library. 11:30am-12:30pm. Learn a variety of art techniques and experiment with diverse media. Ignite your creativity and discover the artist within you! This month we’ll use graham crackers to design your own 2D Cottage creation you can take home and enjoy. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
Holiday Workshop. Ellen Noel Art Museum. 1:30pm. Get ready for a festive Holiday Workshop at the Museum! For $10, you can enjoy photos with Santa, a letter-writing station, and the opportunity to make personalized gift tags. You’ll also get to decorate your very own stocking! Spots are limited. TICKETS HERE.
Midland Christmas Festival. First Baptist Church of Midland. 2:30pm. Celebrate the joy and wonder of Christmas at The Midland Christmas Festival 2025: Heaven’s Greatest Gift. This original drama brings the story of Jesus’ birth to life through inspiring music, powerful storytelling, and a multigenerational cast and choir. Follow the journey of Pappy, a shepherd who once saw the skies filled with angels, as he shares the miracle of that holy night with his family. Experience the awe of the shepherds, the devotion of the wise men, and the hope that transforms hearts—even today. Admission: Free — no tickets required. DETAILS HERE.
Parks Legado Christmas Market. Parks Legado Square. 10am-9pm. Stroll through festive lights, find the perfect Christmas tree, and shop from local vendors offering handcrafted gifts, treats, and more. Whether you’re starting a new family tradition or keeping an old one, there’s no better way to celebrate the season right here in the heart of West Texas. INFO HERE.
Merry Melodies of Christmas: The Flame of Hope. Bowie Fine Arts. 7pm. Step into a world where music becomes a flame of hope and light conquers even the darkest night. Merry Melodies of Christmas: The Flame of Hope is an original, large-scale Christmas musical that blends the wonder of timeless carols with powerful new compositions in a breathtaking story of redemption, faith, and the light that lives within us all. Through stunning visuals, angelic vocals, dramatic narration, and immersive theatrical scenes, this production invites families, children, and audiences of all ages to experience the true meaning of Christmas in a deeply moving way. This is more than a concert. It is a musical pilgrimage—with drama, visual storytelling, and sweeping orchestrations inspired by the grandeur of productions like Les Misérables, the warmth of The Chosen, and the wonder of The Nutcracker. TICKETS HERE.
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