TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK~ December 2-8
MONDAY 12/2:
Vitalant Blood Drive at Simply Midland. 200 Spring Park Drive, Suite 101. 10am-2pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. GET MORE DETAILS AND SIGN UP HERE.
Teacher Winter Wishes Spectacular. Bush Convention Center. 4-6pm. Any Midland County teacher is welcome to register and stock up on needed supplies mid semester, plus get the chance to win fabulous door prizes! DETAILS HERE.
My Favorite Things: Christmas Market. Museum of the Southwest. 5:30-8:30pm. Enjoy festive fun with Christmas cheer, holiday drinks, light bites, and plenty of shopping! There will be a fantastic lineup of local businesses from Midland and Odessa. Tickets are $50 per person, but you can receive a $25 discount by bringing a NEW toy to donate at the event. The Museum of the Southwest is proud to partner with HighSky Children’s Ranch and Buckner International to ensure the donated toys benefit underprivileged children in West Texas this holiday season. TICKETS HERE.
TUESDAY 12/3:
Vitalant Blood Drive at Midland County. 500 N. Lorraine St., Suite 100. 9am-2pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. GET MORE DETAILS AND SIGN UP HERE.
My Favorite Things: Christmas Market. Museum of the Southwest. 9am-2pm. Enjoy festive fun with Christmas cheer, holiday drinks, light bites, and plenty of shopping! There will be a fantastic lineup of local businesses from Midland and Odessa. Tickets are $50 per person, but you can receive a $25 discount by bringing a NEW toy to donate at the event. The Museum of the Southwest is proud to partner with HighSky Children’s Ranch and Buckner International to ensure the donated toys benefit underprivileged children in West Texas this holiday season. TICKETS HERE.
3rd Annual Carmelite Christmas at 1884 Plaza. Martin County Convent. 5-8pm. A vintage, family oriented, fun evening. New things have been added this year, so make plans to attend! There will be The Christmas Story reading, horse drawn carriage rides, crafts for the kids, drop off location for Santa letters, hot chocolate, popcorn, live entertainment, an ugly Christmas sweater contest and a cookie decorating contest. DETAILS HERE.
WEDNESDAY 12/4:
Vitalant Blood Drive at Andrews Church of Christ. 201 Northwest 2nd. 4-8pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. GET MORE DETAILS AND SIGN UP HERE.
Family Movie Night. Cinemark Century 12 Odessa. 6-10pm. Enjoy family fun with a new movie called “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Tickets are $10 and cover movie ticket, concessions are additional. TICKETS HERE.
THURSDAY 12/5:
“M*A*S*H” ~~ Make A Special Holiday, December 5th & 6th – 7am-7pm daily, at the Garfield Plaza Shopping Center at Loop 250 and Garfield. During this special event, you have the opportunity to donate perishable and non perishable food items to the West Texas Food Bank. You can also donate necessity items to Safe Place Of The Permian Basin, helping those impacted by domestic violence. Safe Place item requests: robes (all sizes), feminine products, brushes, hair ties, pull ups (all sizes), wipes, diapers (larger sizes), deodorant, women’s panties (all sizes), women’s socks, planners, throw blankets, baby thermometers, new unwrapped toys, gifts for women, toiletries. West Texas Food Bank requests: Perishables ~ hams, turkeys, meat, produce, milk, dairy, bread, frozen items & Non-perishables ~ box meals, peanut butter, canned items, cereal, pasta, rice, oatmeal, flour, sugar, baking mixes.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Medical Center Hospital Odessa. 500 W. 4th St. 11am-4:30pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. GET MORE DETAILS AND SIGN UP HERE.
Hike With a Homeless Pet. Sibley Nature Center. 9-10am. Join us for our Monthly Hike with a Homeless Pet! We’re partnering with Grand Companions to help find furrever homes for homeless pets. Come hike with us and see the benefits of this exciting partnership! No need to sign up ahead of time, just show up! DETAILS HERE.
Opening Night – A Cowboy Christmas The Tailgate Midland. 5pm-close. 12/5-12/29. Come enjoy all the fun of a holiday wonderland! Cowboy Santa, light shows, ice skating, hot chocolate and s’mores, jumpers and kids corners, train rides, snowball throwing and much more! DETAILS HERE.
Midland Storytelling Festival. Bush Convention Center. This year’s festival will feature eight storytellers from across the country, uniting for a celebration of culture and connection. The festival kicks off Thursday, Dec. 5, with a virtual event, followed by two days of live performances. Friday: A focus on education highlights the festival’s origins as part of Midland ISD’s curriculum. A two-hour live performance will feature storytellers and youth participants. Saturday: The grand finale begins with morning performances tailored for children and adults, running simultaneously. The West Texas chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America will perform Carols and Cocoa, a storytelling experience through song. The evening culminates in a finale at 7 p.m. FREE!! DETAILS HERE.
Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas at The Ector Theatre, 500 N Texas Ave in Odessa, 7:30-10:30pm. Bring the family for a fun holiday-filled show in Downtown Odessa. INFORMATION AND TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE.
FRIDAY 12/6:
“M*A*S*H” ~~ Make A Special Holiday, December 5th & 6th – 7am-7pm daily, at the Garfield Plaza Shopping Center at Loop 250 and Garfield. During this special event, you have the opportunity to donate perishable and non perishable food items to the West Texas Food Bank. You can also donate necessity items to Safe Place Of The Permian Basin, helping those impacted by domestic violence. Safe Place item requests: robes (all sizes), feminine products, brushes, hair ties, pull ups (all sizes), wipes, diapers (larger sizes), deodorant, women’s panties (all sizes), women’s socks, planners, throw blankets, baby thermometers, new unwrapped toys, gifts for women, toiletries. West Texas Food Bank requests: Perishables ~ hams, turkeys, meat, produce, milk, dairy, bread, frozen items & Non-perishables ~ box meals, peanut butter, canned items, cereal, pasta, rice, oatmeal, flour, sugar, baking mixes.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Dobbs Law Firm. 600 N. Alleghaney. 10am-2pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. GET MORE DETAILS AND SIGN UP HERE.
Midland Storytelling Festival. Bush Convention Center. This year’s festival will feature eight storytellers from across the country, uniting for a celebration of culture and connection. The festival kicks off Thursday, Dec. 5, with a virtual event, followed by two days of live performances. Friday: A focus on education highlights the festival’s origins as part of Midland ISD’s curriculum. A two-hour live performance will feature storytellers and youth participants. Saturday: The grand finale begins with morning performances tailored for children and adults, running simultaneously. The West Texas chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America will perform Carols and Cocoa, a storytelling experience through song. The evening culminates in a finale at 7 p.m. FREE!! DETAILS HERE.
HEB’s Feast of Sharing. Ector County Coliseum. 4-8pm. In addition to a free, delicious meal, Feast of Sharing guests will also enjoy live music, arts and crafts, children’s activities and entertainment for the whole family throughout the day. The dinner is free and the memories are forever. DETAILS HERE.
Paws & Clause: Pet Pictures with Santa. Reeves County Civic Center. 5-10pm. $10 Pet Photos with Santa Claus!! No registration needed- just bring yourself and your pet! You’ll receive 2-4 high quality photos of you, your pet(s) and Santa (or any combination of the above!) delivered by text or email within 1 week of the event. All proceeds go directly to One Tail at a Time- West Texas on behalf of Pecos Animal Shelter. These payments and donations assist with general and medical care of animals in need, right here at home in Pecos, TX. DETAILS HERE.
Odessa Jackalopes vs Lone Star Brahmas at Ector County Coliseum 7:15 PM. Get tickets and more information HERE.
SATURDAY 12/7:
Silver Spur Gun & Trade Show in Odessa! All of your survival wants and needs, with new and old vendors all under one roof. Two days of fun: Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 10AM-5PM at Ector County Coliseum, Bldg G. Cash admission only. $1 off Military, NRA, or TSRA with ID. TRADE SHOW INFO HERE.
Paws & Clause: Pet Pictures with Santa. Reeves County Civic Center. 8am-4pm. $10 Pet Photos with Santa Claus!! No registration needed- just bring yourself and your pet! You’ll receive 2-4 high quality photos of you, your pet(s) and Santa (or any combination of the above!) delivered by text or email within 1 week of the event. All proceeds go directly to One Tail at a Time- West Texas on behalf of Pecos Animal Shelter. These payments and donations assist with general and medical care of animals in need, right here at home in Pecos, TX. DETAILS HERE.
Walk With A Doc. Midland Memorial Hospital. 9-10am. Residents of all ages are encouraged to lace up their walking shoes and join Madhusmita Panda, MD, of Midland Health for the area’s first Walk with a Doc Texas event. Regular physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health. Join healthcare professionals for a walk at the Midland Memorial Hospital Walking Path! This doctor-led walking group is a safe and fun place to take a walk, learn about health, and meet new people. The events are FREE and open to everyone. DETAILS HERE.
Midland Storytelling Festival. Bush Convention Center. This year’s festival will feature eight storytellers from across the country, uniting for a celebration of culture and connection. The festival kicks off Thursday, Dec. 5, with a virtual event, followed by two days of live performances. Friday: A focus on education highlights the festival’s origins as part of Midland ISD’s curriculum. A two-hour live performance will feature storytellers and youth participants. Saturday: The grand finale begins with morning performances tailored for children and adults, running simultaneously. The West Texas chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America will perform Carols and Cocoa, a storytelling experience through song. The evening culminates in a finale at 7 p.m. FREE!! DETAILS HERE.
Odessa YMCA’s Breakfast with the Grinch. MCM Elegante. 9am-12noon. Pose for pictures with the Grinch himself, Cindy Lou, and Max. There will be breakfast and festive activities for the entire family. All proceeds will benefit the PreK-3 Learning Center. A ticket is required for entry to the event. Children 12 months and under can attend for free. GET TICKETS HERE.
Downtown Christmas Stroll. Downtown Big Spring. 10am. Get your Christmas passport stamped at various businesses downtown, with sales, snacks, and prizes available. Leave your passport at the last stop to enter a giveaway with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. DETAILS HERE.
Parks Legado Christmas Market. Parks Legado Town Center. 5-9pm. The Parks Legado Christmas Market is ready to fill your holiday season with festive cheer! They’ll be selling Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, and beautiful poinsettias to make your home merry and bright. DETAILS HERE.
Ornament Workshop. Bush Family Home. 1-3pm. This is a free come-and-go event that is great for families to come and make a gingerbread man for the Christmas Tree. Refreshments will be served. If families desire, they can take a tour for regular admission of the Bush family home and see it decorated for the holidays. One special decoration will be a re-creation of the fireplace mantel as it was in 1953 just after Robin Bush passed away of leukemia. Visitors will feel the emotion the Bushes felt during that 1st Christmas without their daughter. DETAILS HERE.
West Texas Symphony: Sounds of the Season. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. 7:00-9:30pm. It’s going to be a fun and relaxed event with great music and good company. A perfect way to spend your evening. GET TICKETS HERE.
Odessa Jackalopes vs Lone Star Brahmas at Ector County Coliseum 7:15 PM. Get tickets and more information HERE.
SUNDAY 12/8:
30th Annual Odessa Board of Realtors Christmas Tour of Homes. 1-5pm. Get into the holiday spirit with an unforgettable experience touring four stunning homes, each decked out for the season! Enjoy the “bubbly bus” on tour day! Sip champagne, sing along to Christmas carols, and enjoy holiday treats as you go from home to home in style. DETAILS HERE.
Silver Spur Gun & Trade Show in Odessa! All of your survival wants and needs, with new and old vendors all under one roof. Two days of fun: Sunday 10AM-5PM at Ector County Coliseum, Bldg G. Cash admission only. $1 off Military, NRA, or TSRA with ID. TRADE SHOW INFO HERE.
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