TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK ~April 13-19
MONDAY 4/13
Fine Motor Mondays. Midland Downtown Library 10:30-12:30pm. Recommended for 0-9 years. Each library will set out a variety of fun blocks and building materials for creative, self-led playtime. A great opportunity to proactive sharing and cleaning up after yourself. INFO HERE.
TUESDAY 4/14
Spay/Neuter/Vaccination Clinic. Don’t Litter Clinic, 200 Young Street, Big Spring. 10am-2pm. Bring your four-legged friends and get vaccinations. Whiskers and Tails will offer dog vaccinations (Rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella), as well as cat vaccinations (Rabies and FVRCP). There will also be microchips and flea/tick medicine available. Appointments necessary for spay or neuter. APPOINTMENTS HERE.
Steps in Spanish/ Pasos en Español. Midland Centennial Library. 11am. Take your first steps in Spanish with this progressive, beginner level class. Newcomers are always welcome. Includes guided lessons and friendly conversation practice. INFO HERE.
Works of Art: Balloon Blooms. Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum. 11am OR 4pm. Squish, stamp, and grow a colorful garden of fun. Dip balloons in paint and press them onto paper to stamp bright blossoms for spring! Ages 4+. DETAILS HERE.
Scooby-Doo! DIY Dog Toys. Midland Centennial Library. 5:30-6:30pm. Learn to make a woven fleece tug toy for your furry best friend. We’ll be using weaves that involve knotting instead of braiding or looping for added pet safety.. INFO HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. San Antonio Missions. 6:30 pm. Taco Tuesday & Tall Boys. $3.50 carne asada and chicken tacos, $2.00 off Modelo and Estrella Jalisco beer. TICKETS HERE.
WEDNESDAY 4/15
Storytime: Frogs. Ector County Library. 10-11:30am. 5 little green frogs sitting on a log . . . maybe, but they could be up to other mischief. Join us for storytime to find out. Activity following storytime. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
Reset in the Park. Midland Centennial Park. 2-2:30pm. Second Story will be at the park every Wednesday, so you’ve got plenty of chances to join in. Come get your stretch in, recharge, and finish the week strong! DETAILS HERE.
Workforce Wednesday. Midland Centennial Library. 3-5pm. Workforce Solutions of the Permian Basin will be available for walk-in assistance, on job seeking, resumé building, childcare services, and more. DETAILS HERE.
Music at the Museum: Little Wind Musicians. Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum. 4-4:30pm. Ages 4+. Learn how to play the recorder in this fun crash course and take home your instrument to keep the music flowing!! INFO HERE.
Be Like Blippi Tour. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. 6:00 PM. Get ready to see the world more curiously, because Blippi is coming to your hometown in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi! This brand-new show is packed with high-energy music and surprises, featuring fan-favorite songs. With Blippi’s signature mix of play, learning, and exploration, families can get curious together while singing, laughing, and dancing along during this unforgettable adventure full of fun and discovery. TICKETS HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. San Antonio Missions 6:30 pm. Bark in the Park. Weenie & Whiskey Wednesday. $2.00 off hot dogs, $4.00 off whiskey. TICKETS HERE.
THURSDAY 4/16
Vitalant Blood Drive at Andrews High School, 1400 N.W. Avenue K, Andrews. Open 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Works of Art: Balloon Blooms. Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum. 11am OR 4pm. Squish, stamp, and grow a colorful garden of fun. Dip balloons in paint and press them onto paper to stamp bright blossoms for spring! Ages 4+. 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.
Car Seat and Booster Seat Inspection Event. Ector County Coliseum. 4-6pm. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be on site to provide hands-on assistance, education and guidance to help ensure children are traveling as safely as possible. Technicians will check car seat installations, teach caregivers how to properly secure their child, review harness positioning and answer safety questions. The child must be present and parents are asked to have the child’s current height and weight with them. A limited number of replacement car seats will be available at no cost to families in need. INFO HERE.
LEGO Lab. Midland Downtown Library. 4-6pm. Recommended for ages 6-11 years. Explore your creative and industrial abilities with LEGO Bricks in independent designs or specific challenges. INFO HERE.
Mahjong for Beginners. Midland Centennial Library. 5:30-6:30pm. Interested in learning about the popular game Mahjong? Join us as we host a beginner’s class on the fundamentals of the game. Space is limited so please register in advance of the event. DETAILS HERE.
Third Thursday Reading Program. Bush Family Home. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Join us for our Third Thursday Reading Program for the month of April. We have a very special guest reader: our very own Educator Erin Frigo! She is also the author of our featured book, Let Me Tell You About Charlotte. A fun activity will be available after the reading portion of the event. Kids in attendance will take home a free copy of our featured book as well! INFO 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. This week you can meet adoptable pets from Whiskers and Tails! MORE INFO HERE.
Live Music at Café at the Gardens. Alldredge Gardens, Midland. 6-9pm. Enjoy a relaxed, garden-side atmosphere featuring talented local artists while you dine, sip cocktails, and indulge in dessert. Whether you’re planning a date night, meeting friends, or just unwinding after a long day, our Thursday evenings are the perfect blend of great food, great music, and great company. No cover—just good vibes and live tunes. INFO HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. San Antonio Missions. 7:00 pm. Thirsty Thursday. Discount on all beverages, $5.50 on all draft and canned beer. TICKETS HERE.
FRIDAY 4/17
95X XKO Fight Official Weigh-in at Twin Peaks Odessa. 2:30-4:30pm. FREE and open to the public. Xtreme Knockout (XKO) is returning to the Midland/Odessa area for an action-packed fight night, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena. The event features regional and local talent, bringing professional and amateur MMA and Muay Thai to West Texas. Join 95X for the official weigh-in and first look at the athletes.
Music at the Museum: Little Wind Musicians. Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am OR 4-4:30pm. Ages 4+. Learn how to play the recorder in this fun crash course and take home your instrument to keep the music flowing! INFO HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Andrews High School, 1400 N.W. Avenue K, Andrews. Open 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Drive-Thru Vaccination Clinic. First Methodist Church, 208 E St Anna Street, Stanton. Bring your four-legged friends and get vaccinations. Whiskers and Tails will offer dog vaccinations (Rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella), as well as cat vaccinations (Rabies and FVRCP). There will also be microchips and flea/tick medicine available. Permian Paws in Need will be there with their Pet Food Pantry. PRE-REGISTER HERE.
Wild, Wild West Fest. Andrews Ace Arena. FREE ADMISSION!! Come celebrate the diverse culture and rich heritage of the Wild, Wild West, and enjoy a weekend full of fun, food, and festivities. Enjoy live music, a carnival, food vendors, shopping, a parade, and entertainment for the whole family. It’s one of Andrews’ favorite traditions — celebrating community, local talent, and a whole lot of western spirit!There will be carnival rides, a gator show, mud bog & tractor pulls, cornhole tournament, a Petting Zoo, Gun & knife show, and so much more. Enjoy live music from William Clark Green (Friday) and Los Palominos (Saturday). INFO HERE.
Friday Night Live at The Destination! 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland. Friday Night Live is a show of support for local and regional bands. Tonight’s featured band is: Angel & the Badmen. 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 vs. San Antonio Missions. 7:00 pm. Mardi Gras Weekend. Jersey Giveaway! Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans in attendance, kids run the bases following the game. TICKETS HERE.
SATURDAY 4/18
95X at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Odessa. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 10am-12 noon at 2510 E 8th St, Odessa. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
KICKS 99.1 at Lithia Toyota Odessa. Join us 1-3pm at 5050 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy for the best deals on new Toyotas, plus savings on the huge selection of pre-owned vehicles. We will have some cool giveaways!
95X 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, Odessa. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
Arbor Day 5K. Floyd Gwin Park, Odessa. 8am-12noon. Lace up your running shoes and celebrate Arbor Day with the City of Odessa at the Arbor Day 5K on Saturday, April 18th. The race kicks off at 8:00 a.m. at Floyd Gwin Park, with participants meeting at the PAL Gym before the start. Registration is $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.
Sensory Friendly Screenings at Cinergy. Cinergy Midland and Odessa. 9:30am. One Saturday a month Cinergy will present a family friendly film in an auditorium dedicated to guests affected by autism and sensory sensitivities. These showings will feature brightened light levels, reduced sound volume, and room for guest interaction and movement. These events are free to attend and open to the public. This week’s feature movie is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. DETAILS HERE.
Earth Day. West Texas Food Bank (Midland). 10am-12noon. Let’s celebrate our planet together! The West Texas Food Bank and Sibley Nature Center are teaming up for a fun Earth Day Celebration full of crafts, community booths, nature activities, and more! Bring the kids, bring your friends, and come celebrate the Earth! DETAILS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., 3500 W. Golf Course Rd, Midland. Open 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Drive-Thru Vaccination Clinic. Andrews Animal Shelter, 1020 SE Ave B, Andrews. 11am-2pm. Bring your four-legged friends and get vaccinations. Whiskers and Tails will offer dog vaccinations (Rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella), as well as cat vaccinations (Rabies and FVRCP). There will also be microchips and flea/tick medicine available. Permian Paws in Need will be there with their Pet Food Pantry. DETAILS HERE.
The Artist in You. Midland Downtown Library. 11:30am-12:30pm. Recommended for ages 10-17 years. Unlock your artistic potential while learning a variety of techniques and experiment with diverse media. INFO HERE.
Wild, Wild West Fest. Andrews Ace Arena. FREE ADMISSION!! Come celebrate the diverse culture and rich heritage of the Wild, Wild West, and enjoy a weekend full of fun, food, and festivities. Enjoy live music, a carnival, food vendors, shopping, a parade, and entertainment for the whole family. It’s one of Andrews’ favorite traditions — celebrating community, local talent, and a whole lot of western spirit!There will be carnival rides, a gator show, mud bog & tractor pulls, cornhole tournament, a Petting Zoo, Gun & knife show, and so much more. Enjoy live music from William Clark Green (Friday) and Los Palominos (Saturday). INFO HERE.
Thundering Hooves Earth Day Event. Bush Family Home. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. It’s never…just a horse! Spanning from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary masterpieces that capture their strength, grace, and beauty, horse art symbolizes the evolving bond between humans and these majestic beings. Whether they are galloping in fields or standing at rest, their unique combination of athleticism and gentle spirit makes them, enduringly, captivating, living art. Not only are they beautiful to watch and fun to ride, horses are ecosystem heroes, natural land managers with an important role in our environment. Bring along your imagination and creativity and join us for this family friendly, fun filled celebration of Horses. Learn how to tap into your creativity and create “Horse Art” from found objects. You will have an opportunity to present and discuss your masterpiece during our “Horse Art” award ceremony. INFO HERE.
XKO Fight Night. Midland County Horseshoe. 6pm. $30 General Admission. Ages 16 & over. Get ready, West Texas! Xtreme Knockout (XKO), the #1 MMA promotion in Texas, is bringing the heat to Midland. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, fight fans will experience a night of non-stop action as XKO joins Out West. TICKETS HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. San Antonio Missions. Mardi Gras Weekend and Fireworks. TICKETS HERE.
Live at the Destination: Stefani Montiel. The Destination Midland. 7:00 pm. Stefani Montiel is at the top of the list of Tejano Music Stars. Her long career includes honors and awards in Latin Grammy, Tejano Music and Hispano Music. They include 4 Latin Grammy nominations for Best Tejano Album, a nomination for Best Mexican American Album and Best Tejano Performance. In 2017 She won the Tejano Music Award’s Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year and was awarded the number one song of the year in 2020 for “Extraño Tu Amor”. Tickets pre-sale $15, $20 at the door. Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. Bar service and food trucks are always available. TICKETS HERE.
West Texas Symphony – Blue Cathedral. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. 7:30pm. Dr. Peter Martens, Organ, Blue Cathedral – Jennifer Higdon, Symphony No. 3, “Organ” – Camille Saint-Saens, Featuring a custom-built electric organ designed and performed by Dr. Martens! Symphony Soundbites dinner available. TICKETS HERE.
SUNDAY 4/19
Wild, Wild West Fest. Andrews Ace Arena. FREE ADMISSION!! Come celebrate the diverse culture and rich heritage of the Wild, Wild West, and enjoy a weekend full of fun, food, and festivities. Enjoy live music, a carnival, food vendors, shopping, a parade, and entertainment for the whole family. It’s one of Andrews’ favorite traditions — celebrating community, local talent, and a whole lot of western spirit!There will be carnival rides, a gator show, mud bog & tractor pulls, cornhole tournament, a Petting Zoo, Gun & knife show, and so much more. Enjoy live music from William Clark Green (Friday) and Los Palominos (Saturday). INFO HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs San Antonio Missions 1:00 pm. Kids Club Day. Brunch at the Ballpark. The Ballpark transforms into a brunch lover’s paradise. With our exclusive ticket package, you’ll not only secure your seat but also access to an all-you-can-eat buffet. 5 tickets for $25 with coupon from MRT, Free ice cream at the front gate and Kids run the bases following the game. TICKETS HERE.
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