THINGS TO DO ~November 17-23
MONDAY 11/17
Vitalant Blood Drive at All American Chevrolet, 4100 West Wall St., Midland. Open 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
TUESDAY 11/18
Baby Care Class with Infant CPR Demo. Midland Memorial Hospital-West Campus, Second floor, childbirth education room, Suite 260. 4-6pm. This 2-hour course covers the basics of baby care with a hands-on approach to help parents feel comfortable with their newborn. Infant CPR and choking first aid will also be taught and practiced. (This is not a certification CPR course.) Only one ticket is needed per mom and support person. You only need to purchase one ticket for yourself, one support person is welcome to come free of charge. REGISTER HERE.
STEAM: Exploration Station. Midland Centennial Library. 5-6pm. Monthly STEAM activity. November: The Runaway Turkey. Recommended for ages 6-12. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
WEDNESDAY 11/19
Kicks Remote Broadcast: OXXO Store (2700 Andrews Hwy, Odessa). 11am – 12pm Come check out the newest OXXO stores. We will have loads of giveaways, including gift cards for free gas. See you there!
Kicks Remote Broadcast: OXXO Store (4100 E 52nd Street, Odessa). 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Come check out the newest OXXO stores. We will have loads of giveaways, including gift cards for free gas. See you there!
95X Remote Broadcast: Tall City Brewery in Midland. 4-6 pm Join in as we get ready for “Reinbeer” at The Museum Of The Southwest on Wednesday, December 10th.
Storytime: Thanksgiving. Ector County Library. 10-11:30am. This week’s storytime is all about Thanksgiving, but not just turkeys and dinner. We’ll look at being thankful and show gratitude, too. Activity following storytime. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
Art Tales: Home. Ellen Noël Art Museum 12pm. Enjoy a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. This free event offers an engaging children’s story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale. The featured book for this session is Home by Carson Ellis. After the story, children will participate in an art activity inspired by the adventures. DETAILS HERE.
Fall Into STEM: Leaves in a Jar. Durham Children’s Museum. 4:00-4:30pm. Create a swirling autumn scene in a jar using water, oil, and the colors of fall. As you watch the colors float and spin, you’ll explore density, motion, and layering in a hands-on activity that captures the magic of fall! Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. DETAILS HERE.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. 7PM. Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Go back to a simpler time and make memories your family will cherish forever. Celebrate the season with America’s most beloved Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky’s timeless score sets the stage for a Christmas your family will never forget. TICKETS HERE.
THURSDAY 11/20
Vitalant Blood Drive at Midland County Courtroom, 500 N. Loraine, Midland. Open 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at YMCA Odessa, 3001 University, Odessa. Open 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 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.
Once Upon A Time: Family Storytime. Midland Downtown Library. 5-5:30pm. Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
Third Thursday Reading Program. Bush Family Home. 5:30-6:30pm. Enjoy this monthly Third Thursday Reading program! In honor of the month of Thanksgiving, you’ll be reading “Bear says Thanks”, by Karma Wilson. The guest reader will be Megan Powell from the Recording Library of Midland. As always, kiddos in attendance will receive a free copy of the featured book and participate in a related activity! INFO HERE.
Sips at Sibley. Sibley Nature Center. 6-9pm. Sip, Savor and Explore! Enjoy the beauty of the garden and trails. Join Sibley and the Waystone for an evening of fun, under the stars! 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.
FRIDAY 11/21
KICKS 99.1 at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Odessa. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 4-6pm at 2510 E 8th St, Odessa. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
95X at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Midland. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 4-6pm at 3801 W Wall St. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Early College High School, 3600 N. Garfield St., Midland. Open 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Fall Into STEM: Leaves in a Jar. Durham Children’s Museum. 11:00-11:30am OR 4:00-4:30pm. Create a swirling autumn scene in a jar using water, oil, and the colors of fall. As you watch the colors float and spin, you’ll explore density, motion, and layering in a hands-on activity that captures the magic of fall! Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. DETAILS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at The Bosworth Company, 2205 W. Industrial, Midland. Open 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Artwalk Alpine 2025: Art in Motion, Alpine in Color. Alpine Texas. 5pm. Alpine, Texas comes alive in a celebration of creativity, culture, and community! Artwalk Alpine is a living gallery. Murals, sculptures, photography, and paintings spill out of studios and onto sidewalks. Musicians tune up under the wide desert sky. Local flavors mingle with artistic flair. DETAILS HERE.
Joe Bonamassa. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. 7pm. Joe Bonamassa is one of today’s top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career, and a favorite for music lovers worldwide. Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians, the set list for this show will feature new songs alongside career-spanning favorites. By exceeding his own vertiginously high artistic goals, Bonamassa has shattered all expectations with 28 number 1 Billboard Blues Albums (more than any other artist in history). TICKETS HERE.
Friday Night Live at The Destination: Rick Carr Band. Doors open at 7 pm, music at 8 pm. This week’s featured act is: Rick Carr Band playing country music and a little bit of rock-n-roll. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. INFO HERE.
SATURDAY 11/22
95X at All American Chevrolet of Midland. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 10-noon at 4100 W Wall St, Midland. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
KICKS 99.1 at Lithia Toyota of Odessa. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 1-3pm at 5050 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
5th Annual Turkey Trot | 5K Run & 1.7K Walk. Odessa College. Check-in starts at 7am. The Wrangler Food Pantry assists any Odessa College student having difficulties affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day. Medals awarded to the 1st 200 finishers! REGISTER 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.
Take Me Fishing. Comanche Trail South Pond, 300 W. Interstate 20, Odessa. 10am-2pm. Enjoy a fun day by the water with family and friends. Registration is FREE! There will be open fishing, casting games, and awards. Remember, anyone 17 and older needs a fishing license. Don’t forget to bring your own fishing pole! DETAILS HERE.
Parks Legado Christmas Market. Parks Legado Square. 10am. Stroll through festive lights, find the perfect Christmas tree, and shop from local vendors offering handcrafted gifts, treats, and more. Whether you’re starting a new family tradition or keeping an old one, there’s no better way to celebrate the season right here in the heart of West Texas. INFO HERE.
Storytime: Pookie’s Thanksgiving. Museum of the Southwest, Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am. Cozy up in the calming room for a sweet Saturday morning Storytime! It’s Thanksgiving! Join Mom and her little Pookie as they prepare for the yummiest of holidays. Told and illustrated with Sandra Boynton’s celebrated charm, Pookie’s Thanksgiving is filled with a cornucopia of family, gratitude, and pie! Free with daily admission. INFO HERE.
Whiskers and Tails Adoption Event. Petsmart Odessa (42nd Street). 11am-2pm. 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.
Intro to Coding. Midland Downtown Library. 11:30am-12:30pm. Kick off your coding journey with Scratch! In this fun, beginner-friendly class, students will learn the basics of block coding by creating a simple interactive project. Recommended for ages 10-13. DETAILS HERE.
Artwalk Alpine 2025: Art in Motion, Alpine in Color. Alpine Texas. 3pm. Alpine, Texas comes alive in a celebration of creativity, culture, and community! Artwalk Alpine is a living gallery. Murals, sculptures, photography, and paintings spill out of studios and onto sidewalks. Musicians tune up under the wide desert sky. Local flavors mingle with artistic flair. DETAILS HERE.
SUNDAY 11/23
DJ BRUNCH: CHILAQUILES & CHELADAS. The Destination. 11am-3pm. Experience brunch like never before at The Destination. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon featuring DJ-curated music setting the perfect mood, chilaquiles made fresh to order, and signature cheladas and cocktails. Celebrate our fall brunch event — Grab your friends and roll out for a Sunday Funday where great taste, music, and good company meet on Midland’s most unique rustic patio. This is a free event, no cover charge! INFO HERE.
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