97 Gold Top Things To Do This Week

TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK~ July 28-August 3

MONDAY 7/28
Teen Program: Sand Mandala. Ector County Library. 4-5:30pm. Tibetan Buddhists create and then destroy sand mandalas out of colored sand to manifest their beliefs in the physical world. Teens will get to make their own to take home, one that doesn’t get destroyed as they do in Tibet. FREE! DETAILS HERE.

The 11th Annual Wellness Tour July 28 – August 2 Wellness Tour promotes health and wellness in Midland and encourages healthy behaviors, health awareness, and wellness activities throughout the week at various locations across the city. They know wellness is a custom approach for every individual, and Wellness Tour is here to help provide a glimpse of all the wellness opportunities Midland offers for our community. Grow your health and wellness journey with this year’s Wellness Tour activities! Several events every day. Check out the evolving schedule HERE.

TUESDAY 7/29
OPD Neighborhood Watch Meeting – Fentanyl Awareness. OPD Training Facility, 210 N. Lincoln Ave. 6-8pm. This event is FREE and open to the public. DETAILS HERE.

Midland RockHounds vs. Tulsa. 6:30pm. Taco Tuesday & Tall Boys. TICKETS HERE.

Summer Camp Horror Series: Final Destination. Cinergy Cinemas Midland and Odessa. 9pm. See your favorite throwback horror movies at Cinergy this summer! Tuesday & Thursday at 9pm for only $5! TICKETS HERE.

WEDNESDAY 7/30
Magic in the Library – Bronson Chadwick. Ector County Library. 10:30-11:30am. Magician Bronson Chadwick is ready to bring Magic to the Library. Come join the show and see if the magic is real for you. FREE! DETAILS HERE.

Vitalant Blood Drive at Music City Mall – Bloodmobile. 4101 E 42nd St, Odessa. 12-4pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.

Special Guest: Llano Estacado Texas Master Naturalists. Midland Centennial Library. 1:30-2:30pm. Learn about the amazing migration of Monarch butterflies and how you can help them on their epic voyage from Canada to Mexico. INFO HERE.

Sensory Friendly Storytime. Ector County Library. 4-5pm. Join us in the basement activity room for our Sensory Friendly Storytime with partners from Share West Texas. FREE! DETAILS HERE.

Vitalant Blood Drive at Grace Lutheran Church, 3000 W. Golf Course Rd, Midland. 4-6:30. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.

Midland RockHounds vs. Tulsa. 6:30 pm. Weenie & Whiskey Wednesday. $2.00 off hot dogs, $4.00 off whiskey. TICKETS HERE.

THURSDAY 7/31
Special Guest: Keep Midland Beautiful: Recycled Windchimes. Midland Centennial Library. 11am-12pm. Help keep Midland beautiful! Learn how to turn recyclables into creative wind chimes while supporting a cleaner, greener community. DETAILS HERE.

Vitalant Blood Drive at Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day – Bloodmobile, 2761 Grandview, Odessa. 1-5pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP 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 the special friend of the library, Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by any and all readers! INFORMATION HERE.

1950s Trivia Night at the Waystone. Bush Family Home. 7-9pm. The Bush Family Home State Historic Site and Waystone Brewing are partnering for a 1950s-themed Trivia Night! Categories include History, Sports, Entertainment, Science/Innovation, and of course, the Bushes (while in the 1950s)! Come out to grab great drinks and win prizes for 1st to 3rd place! DETAILS HERE.

Midland RockHounds vs Tulsa. 7:00 pm. Thirsty Thursday. Discount on all beverages, $5.50 on all draft and canned beer. TICKETS HERE.

Movie in the Park – Basin PBS. Midland Centennial Park. 8-10:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets—Basin PBS will be providing popcorn, pickles, and water (no charge at the concession kiosk)!!! The movie starts at dusk, PBS KIDS activity at 7:30 PM (next to the concession kiosk), Food trucks will be parked on the corner of Colorado & Wall St. DETAILS HERE.

FRIDAY 8/1
Vitalant Blood Drive at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2001 W. University Blvd., Odessa. Open 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.

Midland RockHounds vs Tulsa. 7:00 pm. Bryce Hoppel Bobbleheads. Giveaways to the first 1,000 in attendance, and kids run the bases following the game. TICKETS HERE.

Brit Floyd: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30, Show starts at 7:30 pm. Brit Floyd returns to the stage with their biggest and most spectacular production to date, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album ‘Wish You Were Here’, complete with a stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics. The Brit Floyd show has become a phenomenon, widely regarded as the world’s greatest rock tribute experience! TICKETS HERE.

Luau Night. American Legion, 2701 E. 8th St., Odessa. 7:30-11:30pm. You are invited to the American Legion Post 430 with Johnny Blain & Spur Band. Live music and dancing. DETAILS HERE.

SATURDAY 8/2
KICKS 99.1 at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Odessa. Join us 1-3pm at 2510 E 8th Street for the best deals on new vehicles, plus savings on the huge selection of pre-owned vehicles. We will have some cool giveaways!

95X at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Midland. Join us 1-3pm at for the best deals on new vehicles, plus savings on the huge selection of pre-owned vehicles. Plus we will have some cool giveaways!

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.

Storytime: The Worrysaurus! Museum of the Southwest, Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am. Cozy up in our calming room for a sweet Saturday morning Storytime! Free with daily admission. INFO HERE.

Los Lonely Boys. The Tailgate. Doors open at 6pm. **THIS IS AN 18 AND UP EVENT! $10 minor upcharge. 18-20 year olds will have to pay $10 at the door. Anyone below the age of 18 will not be allowed entry. Doors at 6pm. No re-entry. Clear bag policy. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site. This is a rain or shine event. No refunds. TICKETS HERE.

Midland RockHounds vs Tulsa. 7:00 pm. Copa de la Diversión. Post-game Fireworks. TICKETS HERE.

SUNDAY 8/3
Midland RockHounds vs Tulsa. 1:00 pm. Family Sunday. 5 tickets for $25 with a coupon from Saturday’s Midland Reporter Telegram. Free ice cream scoop at the front gate. Kids run the bases. TICKETS HERE.

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