TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK ~Aug 10-16
MONDAY 8/10
Greenwood ISD First Day of School! All levels first day of classes. CALENDAR HERE.
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 & flea/tick medicine available. Appointments necessary for spay or neuter. APPOINTMENTS HERE.
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.
Wellness Tour 2026 Don’t miss the 12th annual Wellness tour, August 8th through August 14th. A cross – city health and wellness multi-day event presented by Midland Health and local community partners. MORE DETAILS HERE.
TUESDAY 8/11
ECISD First Day of School! First Day of School: PK – 6 & 9 CALENDAR HERE.
Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD First Day of School! CALENDAR HERE.
Fitness at the Park. Midland Centennial Park. 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. Join Bee’s every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of August for a FREE workout at 8:00am under the Stage Pavillion!. Come get your workout in, enjoy the fresh air, and start your day strong! Be sure to check back daily for any schedule updates. INFO HERE.
Resume Building. Midland Centennial Library. 10:30-11:30am. Recommended for ages 16+ years. Join us at the Centennial Library to gain some tips for creating your resume! INFO HERE.
Works of Art: Woven Plates. Durham Children’s Museum. 11am OR 4pm. Weave colorful yarn into a happy plate and discover how simple patterns can transform an ordinary paper plate into a beautiful work of art! Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. INFO HERE.
Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series. The Petroleum Museum. 11:30am-12:30pm. Uncover the fascinating science behind the petroleum industry in Petroleum Magic, a one-of-a-kind blend of sleight-of-hand, STEM education, and interactive entertainment. Magician Bronson Chadwick will use mind-bending illusions to demonstrate how oil and gas are produced and transformed into the products we rely on every day often without realizing it. Each trick will reveal a new piece of the petroleum story, making complex concepts engaging and memorable for audiences of all ages. Join us for this special lunch-and-learn event and experience the magic behind petroleum! Free admission. Desserts & drinks provided. INFO HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at ProPetro Services.Inc., 2518 FM 307, Midland. Open 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Wellness Tour 2026 4:00pm – 7:30pm Casa De Amigos – Free Clinic for Uninsured Adults, 1101 Garden Ln, Midland, TX 79701.Are you 18 or older and currently uninsured? Need to see a doctor? Stop by the Casa de Amigos FREE medical clinic on Tuesday and Thursday walk-ins only. Services are limited to the first 20 patients. MORE DETAILS HERE.
WEDNESDAY 8/12
ECISD First Day of School! First Day of School: 7 – 8 & 10 – 12 CALENDAR HERE.
Stanton ISD First Day of School! All levels first day of classes. CALENDAR HERE.
Grady ISD First Day of School! All levels first day of classes. CALENDAR HERE.
Storytime & Crafts. Ector County Coliseum. 10:30 am – 11:30 am. Come enjoy a short read-aloud story followed by craft time! This week’s theme is Back to School. INFO HERE.
STEM Discovery: Marble Maze Mania. Blakemore Planetarium. 4pm. Design and build your own marble maze as you experiment with ramps, turns, and obstacles. Discover how gravity, motion, and engineering work together to guide your marble to the finish. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. DETAILS HERE.
Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic. Health and Senior Services, 3303 West Illinois, Midland. 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Get ready for the upcoming school year at our Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic. Call (432) 681-7613 to schedule your child’s vaccine appointment today. DETAILS HERE.
Wellness Tour 2026 Stop by Manor Park 1-3pm for a community Health Fair designed for everyone! Discover wellness resources, free health screenings, local vendors, and expert advice to help you live your healthiest life. Whether you’re looking to learn, connect, or take proactive steps toward better health, this event has something for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your community! MORE DETAILS HERE.
THURSDAY 8/13
Andrews ISD First Day of School! All levels first day of classes. CALENDAR HERE.
Fitness at the Park. Midland Centennial Park. 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. Join Bee’s every Tuesday and Thursday for a FREE workout at 8:00am under the Stage Pavillion!. Come get your workout in, enjoy the fresh air, and start your day strong! INFO HERE.
Wellness Tour Hike with Grand Companions. Sibley Nature Center. 9:30 am – 10:30 am. Grand Companions will bring homeless animals here to Sibley to be walked on our trails. 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! DETAILS HERE.
Wellness Tour 2026 4:00pm – 7:30pm Casa De Amigos – Free Clinic for Uninsured Adults, 1101 Garden Ln, Midland, TX 79701.Are you 18 or older and currently uninsured? Need to see a doctor? Stop by the Casa de Amigos FREE medical clinic on Tuesday and Thursday walk-ins only. Services are limited to the first 20 patients. MORE DETAILS HERE.
Works of Art: Woven Plates. Durham Children’s Museum. 11am OR 4pm. Weave colorful yarn into a happy plate and discover how simple patterns can transform an ordinary paper plate into a beautiful work of art! Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. INFO HERE.
Toddler Tales. Midland Centennial Library. 11:00 am. Recommended for ages 3-5. Ignite a lifelong passion for learning in your child! The program features activities designed to enhance literacy and cognitive development through stories, engaging rhymes, songs and energetic movements. INFO HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Odessa Downtown Lion’s Club, 1101 N. Whitaker Ave. Suite 202, Odessa. Open 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Thursday Purrsday Whiskers and Tails Adoption Event. PetSmart Odessa. 3-6pm. 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.
Child IRA Trump Accounts. Midland Centennial Library. 5:30-6:30pm. Under the working families tax cut act, passed by congress in 2025, you can now open an IRA for your CHILD. Discover the details and logistics to give your child a BIG hand up in their financial future. DETAILS HERE.
Book Talk: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. Ellen Noel Art Museum. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Get ready for Book Talk at the Museum! This quarter, we’ll be reading Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. “A stranger sets out to reunite artwork with the person who originally sat for their portrait. Secrets are revealed, regrets are shared, and ordinary lives are profoundly altered.” Whether you’re an avid reader or simply looking for a fun and casual book club experience, we hope you’ll join us here! Snacks and drinks provided. Ages 18 and up. DETAILS 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.
Karaoke Night at The Destination! A FREE community event. Come show off your talent at Karaoke Night. Whether you are a performer or spectator, you are sure to have a good time! Doors open at 6 PM. Family and pet friendly. Bar service and food trucks are available on site. 1705 W Industrial Ave in Midland. MORE INFO HERE.
FRIDAY 8/14
KICKS 99.1 Live with Midland Health at Wellness Tour 2026. 5-7pm Wet N Wild. CJ Kelly Park. 4-7pm. Cool off with a variety of water activities and have some fun with local firefighters! There will be waterslides, an obstacle course, and firetrucks! MORE DETAILS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Midland Memorial Hospital, 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Pkwy, Midland. Open 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Music at the Museum: Musical Pizzas. Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum. 11:00 AM OR 4:00 PM. Create a delicious “pizza” using rhythms with topping words to make a beat-tastic pie! Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. DETAILS HERE.
Friday Night Live at The Destination. 7pm. Friday Night Live is a show of support for local and regional bands. Tonight’s featured band is: Milagro, A Texas Santa Tribute. Don’t miss this special event; a tribute to one of the greatest singer/songwriter’s of all times: Carlos Santana! Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. This week’s food truck will be TBD. INFO HERE.
SATURDAY 8/15
KICKS 99.1 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.
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.
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 & flea/tick medicine available. Appointments necessary for spay or neuter. APPOINTMENTS HERE.
Back-to-School Car Seat Safety Bash. Municipal Court Jury Parking Lot, 201 N. Grant Avenue, Odessa. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Enjoy a FREE community event focused on keeping children safe on the road! Medical Center Health System is partnering with Odessa Fire Rescue, Odessa Police Department, the City of Odessa, the Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas A&M AgriLife to provide free car seat checks and valuable child passenger safety information for families. DETAILS 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.
Rise & Run. Midland Centennial Park. 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or just looking to get active, 432 Run Crew welcomes all fitness levels. This free community run is a great way to meet new people, stay motivated, and enjoy a morning workout in the park. Bring your water, lace up your running shoes, and start your Saturday with movement and community. DETAILS HERE.
Whiskers and Tails Adoption Event. Westlake Ace Hardware Midland. 10am-1pm. 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.
Pencil Holder Making. McCoy’s Midland and Odessa. 10AM-2PM. FREE, family-friendly event. Bring the kids out to your local McCoy’s to make Back-to-School pencil holders. All materials provided along with snacks & drinks, no registration needed. Plus, they’ll be collecting supplies for our School Supply Drive. DETAILS HERE.
Music at the Museum: Musical Pizzas. Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum. 11:00 AM OR 4:00 PM. Create a delicious “pizza” using rhythms with topping words to make a beat-tastic pie! Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. DETAILS HERE.
Cinema Under the Stars: Barbie. Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. 1:00 PM: Doors & Food Trucks Open. 2:30 PM: Barbie. Enjoy FREE popcorn from Complex Community Federal Credit Union! Food trucks will be parked in the Wagner Noël PAC parking lot from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. INFO HERE.
Family LEGO Time. Midland Centennial Library. 1:00-3:00pm. Recommended for ages 3+ years. Spend some time at the library enjoying all things LEGO! Build together, tackle challenges, enjoy LEGO movies and inspired crafts. Come and go or make an afternoon of it! DETAILS HERE.
Bags for Bowls Featuring Logan Ryan Band. Rooster’s Backyard. 7pm. All ticket sale proceeds go directly to Permian Paws In Need, a nonprofit pet supply pantry dedicated to keeping pets fed, healthy and home across the Permian Basin. Come for the competition. Stay for the music. Leave knowing you made a difference. Grab your VIP Table, Lawn Table or concert ticket now and help us turn music into meals for pets in need! Kids 12 and under are free. TICKETS HERE.
THE BLUE CATS. The Destination Midland. 7:00 pm – 11:59 pm. A night of dancing with The Blue Cats. This is a FREE, NO COVER CHARGE event! Reserve your table today! Call 432-222-9469. Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. Bar service and food trucks are always available. INFO HERE.
SUNDAY 8/16
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 & flea/tick medicine available. Appointments necessary for spay or neuter. APPOINTMENTS HERE.
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