97 Gold Top Things To Do This Week

TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK ~January 5-11

MONDAY 1/5
Vitalant Blood Drive at Rextac, 2501 S Grandview, Odessa. Open 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.

WEDNESDAY 1/7
Storytime: New Year’s. Ector County Library. 10-11:30am. This week’s storytime is all about New Year’s and its traditions. Activity following storytime. FREE! DETAILS HERE.

Art Tales: Home. Ellen Noël Art Museum 10-11am. Enjoy a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. 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 Frida and Her Animalitos by Monica Brown. After the story, children will participate in an art activity inspired by the adventures. DETAILS HERE.

THURSDAY 1/8
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.

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.

Hike with a Homeless Pet. Sibley Nature Center. 9:30-10:30am. Grand Companions will bring homeless animals to Sibley to be walked on the trails the 1st Thursday of every month! If you would like to hike with a homeless pet or maybe take one to their ‘furrever’ home, please come and see the benefits of this exciting partnership! No need to sign-up ahead of time, just show up! INFO HERE.

FRIDAY 1/9
97GOLD Remote Broadcast: Ron Hoover RV & Marine of Odessa 2-4pm at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena & Pavilion. Over 30 RV and boat brands on site with exclusive show-only savings, giveaways, and big deals you won’t want to miss. Fri & Sat: 10 AM–7 PM | Sun: 11 AM–6 PM. FREE admission + show savings all weekend!

95X Remote Broadcast: Ron Hoover RV & Marine of Odessa 3-5pm at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena & Pavilion. Over 30 RV and boat brands on site with exclusive show-only savings, giveaways, and big deals you won’t want to miss. Fri & Sat: 10 AM–7 PM | Sun: 11 AM–6 PM. FREE admission + show savings all weekend!

KICKS99 Remote Broadcast: Ron Hoover RV & Marine of Odessa 4-6pm at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena & Pavilion. Over 30 RV and boat brands on site with exclusive show-only savings, giveaways, and big deals you won’t want to miss. Fri & Sat: 10 AM–7 PM | Sun: 11 AM–6 PM. FREE admission + show savings all weekend!

Tales and Trails. Sibley Nature Center. 9:30 am – 10:30 am. There will be an interactive story-time program for 2–4-year-olds, their siblings, and caregivers. Children listen to stories, play games, create crafts, and walk on the trails. Registration required and will close the day before at 12pm. REGISTER HERE.

Vitalant Blood Drive at Southwest 66 Credit Union, 4041 E 52nd St., Odessa. Open 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.

Vitalant Blood Drive at HOSA Midland Chapter – Advanced Technology Center (MC), 3200 W. Cuthbert Ave. Suite 129, Midland. Open 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.

SATURDAY 1/10
97GOLD at the Annual Permian Basin RV & Boat Show. 12-2pm at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena & Pavilion. Over 30 RV and boat brands on site with exclusive show-only savings, giveaways, and big deals you won’t want to miss. Fri & Sat: 10 AM–7 PM | Sun: 11 AM–6 PM. FREE admission + show savings all weekend!

95X 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.

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. 1-3pm at 3801 W Wall St. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.

KICKS 99.1 at the Annual Permian Basin RV & Boat Show. 4-6pm at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena & Pavilion. Over 30 RV and boat brands on site with exclusive show-only savings, giveaways, and big deals you won’t want to miss. Fri & Sat: 10 AM–7 PM | Sun: 11 AM–6 PM. FREE admission + show savings all weekend!

Resolution 5K. Floyd Gwin Park. 8am-12noon. If your New Year’s resolution is to get healthy, we have just the event for you. Join us for the first 5K of 2026 hosted by Odessa Parks & Recreation Department. Packet pickup is available at 8:00 a.m. The race begins at 9:00 a.m. $40. REGISTER 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.

Vision Board Workshop. Midland Shared Spaces. 9am. Can you believe how fast this year flew by?! As we get ready to step into 2026, let’s come together for a morning filled with creativity, clarity, and community. Join Be The Change for our Vision Board Workshop this January! Whether you’re mapping out big goals, personal growth, or your next bold season, this workshop will help you set your intentions with purpose and joy. Featuring guest speaker: Lucy Sisniega Hoyos. Free breakfast + light refreshments, all supplies included. $35/person. Bring your vision. Bring your energy. Bring a friend! REGISTER HERE.

Storytime: STARS. Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am. Cozy up in our calming room for a sweet Saturday morning Storytime! Celebrate all of the glittering stars in the sky in this tender Classic Board 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.

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.

SUNDAY 1/11
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.

Pet CPR and First Aid Certification Class. Barks, Baths & Beyond, 115 East Wall Street, Midland. You’ll learn safety techniques for working with sick or injured animals, how to perform emergency triage and assess critical conditions, proper restraint and transport methods, taking and interpreting vital signs, how to perform PetCPR+ and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain lifesaving skills. Preregistration Required. Cost: $74.95 per person, and includes Official 2-Year Certification, access to the online Animal Emergency Resource Center. REGISTER HERE.

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