TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK ~June 15-21
MONDAY 6/15
Vitalant Blood Drive at HEB Midland #2, 3325 W. Wadley Ave., Midland. Open 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP 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.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Music City Mall, 4101 E 42nd St., Odessa. Open 12:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
TUESDAY 6/16
KICKS 99.1 at OXXO. 12-1pm at 2700 N Grandview Odessa. Calling All Fans — Make OXXO Your Goal. Stop by OXXO convenience stores for ice-cold refreshments and your favorite snacks. We’ll have your chance to win free gas & more.
Fitness at the Park. Midland Centennial Park. 8-9am. Bee’s will be hosting FREE workout classes. Start your morning with a great workout, fresh air, and a fun community atmosphere. INFO HERE.
Cowboy Week Summer Camp. Bush Family Home. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Do we have a summer camp your kids won’t want to miss! This summer camp is all about the cowboy lifestyle in honor of George W. Bush’s love for Westerns and all things cowboy! We’ll do soap making the old-fashioned cowboy way and we’ll have some real, live horses! You’ll learn all about how to care for horses and even the value of rescued horses! June 16th through the 19th, $50 per child per day, and if you sign up for all four days, you’ll get the fourth day free! Kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to attend! So come on out and learn all things cowboy! SIGN UP HERE.
Featured Guest: Science Spectrum, Animal Astronauts. Midland Downtown Library. 11am-12noon. What do monkeys, dogs, mice, and quail eggs have in common? They are all types of animals that have been sent into space! you have three chances to learn about and see some of the amazing animal astronaut species visiting from the science spectrum. INFO HERE.
WEDNESDAY 6/17
KICKS 99.1 at OXXO. 12-1pm at 5801 I-20 in Midland. Calling All Fans — Make OXXO Your Goal. Stop by OXXO convenience stores for ice-cold refreshments and your favorite snacks. We’ll have your chance to win free gas & more.
Cowboy Week Summer Camp. Bush Family Home. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Do we have a summer camp your kids won’t want to miss! This summer camp is all about the cowboy lifestyle in honor of George W. Bush’s love for Westerns and all things cowboy! We’ll do soap making the old-fashioned cowboy way and we’ll have some real, live horses! You’ll learn all about how to care for horses and even the value of rescued horses! June 16th through the 19th, $50 per child per day, and if you sign up for all four days, you’ll get the fourth day free! Kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to attend! So come on out and learn all things cowboy! SIGN UP HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Permian Resources, 500 W. Illinois Ave. Suite 500, Midland. Open 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Sock Monkey Circus. Ector County Library. 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Sock Monkey Circus is a full circus performed in miniature! This performance features the magical talents of the host “Funny Honey” and her clever monkeys, who are trained to juggle, dance, and swing on a flying trapeze! All this while traveling in their very own circus train car that converts into a miniature stage. INFO HERE.
Drive-Thru Vaccination and Microchip Clinic. Don’t Litter Clinic, 200 Young Street, Big Spring. 4-6 pm. Bring your four-legged friends and get vaccinations. Whiskers and Tails will offer dog vaccinations (DAPP and Bordetella), as well as cat vaccinations (FVRCP). There will also be microchips and flea/tick medicine available. Appointments not required. NO RABIES WILL BE OFFERED. APPOINTMENTS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Crestview Baptist Church, 301 N. Loop 250 West, Midland. Open 4:00 PM – 7:45 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
THURSDAY 6/18
KICKS 99.1 at Heritage USA Federal Credit Union. 3-5pm at 6718 N Hwy 349 in Midland. Come check out the brand new location and get info on great car loan rates, plus we’ll have chances to win.
Fitness at the Park. Midland Centennial Park. 8-9am. Bee’s will be hosting FREE workout classes. Start your morning with a great workout, fresh air, and a fun community atmosphere. INFO HERE.
Cowboy Week Summer Camp. Bush Family Home. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Do we have a summer camp your kids won’t want to miss! This summer camp is all about the cowboy lifestyle in honor of George W. Bush’s love for Westerns and all things cowboy! We’ll do soap making the old-fashioned cowboy way and we’ll have some real, live horses! You’ll learn all about how to care for horses and even the value of rescued horses! June 16th through the 19th, $50 per child per day, and if you sign up for all four days, you’ll get the fourth day free! Kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to attend! So come on out and learn all things cowboy! SIGN UP HERE.
Dinosaurs Fire and Ice: Stamp it Out. Midland Centennial Library. 1:30-2:30pm. Did you know you can make stamps out of simple household craft supplies and items from the world around you? We’ll show you how and supply you with a list to inspire further exploration all summer long. INFO HERE.
Whiskers and Tails Kitten Pawty Adoption Event. PetSmart Odessa. 4-6pm. Come meet your new best friend! There will be lots of kittens, as well as adult cats available for adoption. All cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Giveaways with each adoption! 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.
Third Thursday Reading Program. Bush Family Home. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The featured book is Lucy and the Enchanted Forest, and our guest reader is Claudia Mota. Kids in attendance get to take home a free copy of the featured book and get to participate in an activity at the end of the event. 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. No cover—just good vibes and live tunes. 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.
Put a Cow In It Painting Experience. The FaFa Gallery. 6:30 pm. Beginners welcome. Introduction to a new kind of painting class. Let’s put this cow face in an old relic and make something you actually want to hang in your house. RSVP now for your spot in the introductory class. (432) 900-5885. Tea and snacks provided, along with guaranteed fun. Limited seating. Ages 8+ DETAILS HERE.
FRIDAY 6/19
Cowboy Week Summer Camp. Bush Family Home. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Do we have a summer camp your kids won’t want to miss! This summer camp is all about the cowboy lifestyle in honor of George W. Bush’s love for Westerns and all things cowboy! We’ll do soap making the old-fashioned cowboy way and we’ll have some real, live horses! You’ll learn all about how to care for horses and even the value of rescued horses! June 16th through the 19th, $50 per child per day, and if you sign up for all four days, you’ll get the fourth day free! Kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to attend! So come on out and learn all things cowboy! SIGN UP HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Odessa Regional Medical Center, 520 E. 6th St., Odessa. Open 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Family Fridays. Museum of the Southwest. 10am-2pm. Get ready for special hands-on activities, science experiments, and discovery for all ages! This weeks’ community partners include Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, and Midland County Public Libraries Bookmobile. DETAILS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 1800 Heritage Blvd., Midland. Open 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Friday Flix: June 19 – How to Train your Dragon (LA), PG. Midland Downtown AND Centennial Library. 1-3pm. Family-Friendly movies playing at both locations weekly. Downtown offers a sensory-friendly showing with lower volume in a lit room. SCHEDULE HERE.
That Clipboard is Dino-Mite! Midland Centennial Library. 4:30-5:30pm. Start with a simple clipboard and craft materials and leave with a unique piece of usable artwork. INFO HERE.
Sherwood Family Aquatic Center Pool Party. Sherwood Aquatic Center. 6-9pm. Join us for a free pool party event! There will be music, games, snacks and giveaways. 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. This week’s featured act is Bobby Champion & Blues Moons. No Cover. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on-site. INFO HERE.
SATURDAY 6/20
KICKS 99.1 at Senior Life Midland, 3301 Sinclair Ave. 9am-12noon for the Senior Life Midland Fan Drive/Car Show/Family Fun Day. As summer temperatures rise, many of our homebound seniors struggle to stay cool. The Fan Drive helps provide much-needed fans to Meals on Wheels clients throughout our community, ensuring they can remain safe and comfortable during the hottest months of the year. Come check out some amazing vehicles, help us collect fans for local seniors, and celebrate the power of community.
95X 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.
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!
KICKS 99.1 at Guns Up Outdoorsman and Hardware. 4-6pm at 8404 FM 307 in Greenwood. Come by for the Grand Opening with great deals and lots of fun!
Midland Downtown Farmers Market. 404 N Colorado Street. 8am-12noon. MDFM is open every Saturday, rain or shine. 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. PetCo Odessa. 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.
Saturday Spectacular: A Party for Patriots. Basin PBS. 11am. Bring the family for a morning of patriotic fun and learning designed especially for children and their grown-ups. Enjoy special screenings of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. Featuring George Washington and Abigail Adams. Enjoy complimentary snacks, hands-on activities and crafts. Free admission! DETAILS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at First Baptist Church, 2104 W. Louisiana, Midland. Open 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Cinema Under the Stars – Hamilton. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Join us INSIDE the Wagner Noël PAC theater for the first Cinema Under the Stars of the summer season with a summer fun themed day! 12:00 PM: Doors & Food Trucks Open, 2:30 PM: Hamilton the Movie Celebrating America 250. 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. Please note food trucks are independently operated, Wagner Noël PAC is not responsible for their pricing or service. TICKETS HERE.
Odessa Drillers vs. Pharr Phantom. Ector County Coliseum. 7pm. Professional arena football is back. Odessa Drillers games are built for fans of all ages, with nonstop action, a safe environment, and an electric game-day atmosphere. TICKETS HERE.
Mike Hernandez at The Destination. 7:00 pm. $15.00 – $20.00. Mike Hernandez is a proud US Marine Corps disabled veteran who has seamlessly transitioned from serving his country to serenading it with his rich, soulful voice. His journey with the Marine Corp, to the music stage reflects his deep-seated love for his country and his dedication to sharing his stories through song. Mike’s music is a blend of traditional country sounds with modern influences, reflecting his roots in Texas and his Mexican heritage. He sings about life, love, and the land he loves so dearly. Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. Bar service and food are always available. TICKETS HERE.
SUNDAY 6/21
FATHER’S DAY 🧔
Whiskers and Tails Adoption Event. HEB Midland (Wadley location.) 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.
Summer Sunday Lawn Concert: The Pump Handle Vandals. Museum of the Southwest. 7-9pm. Grab your favorite lawn chair, pack a cooler full of delicious snacks, and get ready to kick back and enjoy an unforgettable performance by The Pump Handle Vandals, with their high‑energy mix of Texas country, rock grit, and honky‑tonk swagger! Don’t miss out on the fun—it’s the perfect way to unwind and soak up some great vibes! FREE and open to the public! DETAILS HERE.
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