TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK ~ April 29-May 5
MONDAY 4/29:
STEAM SPROUTS: Storybook Steam! 9:30-10:30am at the Petroleum Museum. STEAM Sprouts: Storybook STEAM will engage our littlest scientists in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) learning. Students will experience the wonders of STEAM as reading and science collide! Each week, students will explore a new storybook and complete science and art projects centered around each book. MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE.
TUESDAY 4/30:
On Course for Our Cause! The Midland YMCA is proud to announce our 4th annual golf tournament, On Course for Our Cause. This event not only helps raise funds for the scholarship program, but also helps raise awareness for their cause that helps so many in the Midland Community. This event will be held at Ranchland Hills Golf Club, 1600 E Wadley Ave in Midland at 11:30am. MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE.
Dia Del Nino Celebration! Join us 4-7pm at the Boys and Girls Club, 110 E New Jersey Ave in Midland for Dia del Nino! Pizza, bounce houses, raffles and more PLUS there will be multiple bikes given away every hour! MORE DETAILS HERE.
College and Community Career Fair! Join Odessa College for the Spring 2024 College & Community Career Fair! Meet with employers and find the perfect career! 4-7pm in the Sports Center on the Odessa College campus. The first 250 to register online will receive a free gift. REGISTER AND GET DETAILS HERE.
West Texas Symphony presents Voices of the Permian Basin – Spring Concert. Doors open at 6pm Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall. MORE INFORMATION HERE.
WEDNESDAY 5/1: Happy May Day
THURSDAY 5/2:
LEGO Mania Family Science Night! Experiment with LEGO ziplines, create art using LEGO pendulums, code LEGO robots, and more at LEGO Mania Family Science Night! Admission is FREE! 6:30-8pm at The Petroleum Museum, 1500 W Interstate 20 in Midland. Museum. MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE.
Tejano Thirsty Thursday at The Destination! A FREE public community event. 1705 W Industrial in Midland. Doors open at 6 PM. Family and pet friendly. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. MORE DETAILS HERE.
Knit and Stitch at The Ellen Noel Art Museum! 6-8pm, 4909 E University in Odessa. Help us create a post-modern sewing circle for knitters, quilters, stitchers, or anyone who would like to join! This is open to any hand-craft (crochet, knit, sew, etc). MORE INFORMATION HERE.
FRIDAY 5/3:
The 7th Annual Best of the West: An All American Tribute to Texas Veterans! Fri-Sun, at Bush Family Tennis Center, 5700 Briarwood Ave in Midland. Kicks off Friday with Eagles and Aces Golf Tournament. On Saturday, a Hotdog Run 5K, Pickleball social, BBQ cook-off, vendors, food trucks, resources booths for Veterans, Face painting by Maribel, showcasing nonprofits, pickleball, padel, USTA tournament & more. Then stick around for Pat Green live in concert! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HERE.
Diamond Rio at The Tailgate! 4401 N Big Spring in Midland. Doors at 6pm. No re-entry. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site. This is a rain or shine event. Ticket prices increase on the date of the performance.TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION HERE.
MCH Diamond Dash Fun Run! Join MCH in celebration as they kick off their 75th Anniversary with the first ever MCH Diamond Dash Fun Run. Registration for the 2K Fun Run is only $10 and each runner receives a free t-shirt! The race begins at 6 p.m. There will also be several food trucks, beverages, and live music in the MCH parking lot (corner of 3rd and Alleghaney) feat. Brian Milson and The Barnhearts from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. REGISTER HERE.
First Friday ODTX Join Odessa Arts & Downtown Odessa, Inc for First Friday ODTX! Stroll through Downtown Odessa from 6-9 PM and take in special events and offerings from merchants and retailers. MORE INFORMATION HERE.
SATURDAY 5/4:
10th Annual Hot Dog Run 5k and 1 Mile! 7:20 am-11:30 am at Midland College, 3600 N Garfield. Get your running shoes on! Midland Humane Coalition and our race sponsors invite you and your 4-legged best friends for a most rewarding run to help save cats & dogs. Join for a heart-pounding, fun Cinco De Mayo themed race! *All Dogs must be leashed and vaccinated. MORE DETAILS HERE.
Fix West Texas and Petsmart Midland Adoption Event! 11am-2pm at Midland Petsmart on Loop 250. Come see us and meet some of our adoptable dogs! All adoption fees include vaccinations, microchip, and spay/neuter of pets. INFORMATION HERE.
Aviation Discovery Day! 10am-3pm at Midland Army Air Field Museum at Midland International Air Park, 9600 Wright Dr in Midland. See historic aircraft, military vehicles & tour the museum. Talk to pilots, mechanics, veterans & CAF members about history, being a museum docent, or a career in Aviation. Food trucks on site for lunch. Admission is FREE, donations welcome. ADDITIONAL INFO HERE.
West Texas Symphony presents FANTASY! 7:30 PM at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center with conductor, Gary Lewis. All ages are welcome to this fun and exciting concert of popular works from movies, gaming, and the fantasy realm! Enjoy music from Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Lord of the Rings, Video Games Live, and more! TICKETS AND DETAILS HERE.
The 7th Annual Best of the West: An All American Tribute to Texas Veterans! Bush Family Tennis Center, 5700 Briarwood Ave in Midland. Pat Green live in concert! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HERE.
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