THINGS TO DO ~March 9-15
MONDAY 3/9
Stories in the Park: Spring Break Reading. Odessa College. 10am-12noon. Looking for fun (and free!) Spring Break activity for the kids? Join Odessa College Downtown for a week of Dr. Seuss stories, outdoor fun, and activities! Each day features a different book, plus snacks, water, and splash pad fun. Stories will be read in both English and Spanish, making it a fun learning experience for everyone. Bring the kids, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate the joy of reading! DETAILS 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.
Dog Man: Petey’s Robot Lab. Ector County Library. 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Come to the basement activity room to make your own robot just like Petey does. What can you create with the supplies we give you? FREE! DETAILS HERE.
TUESDAY 3/10
Stories in the Park: Spring Break Reading. Odessa College. 10am-12noon. Looking for fun (and free!) Spring Break activity for the kids? Join Odessa College Downtown for a week of Dr. Seuss stories, outdoor fun, and activities! Each day features a different book, plus snacks, water, and splash pad fun. Stories will be read in both English and Spanish, making it a fun learning experience for everyone. Bring the kids, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate the joy of reading! DETAILS HERE.
Spring Break 60-Second Challenges. Bush Family Home. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. They’ve got some Spring Break activities that are sure to keep your kiddos active! Sixty seconds to balance an egg across the backyard, shave a balloon without popping it, alphabetize record labels, and more! INFO HERE.
Think.Make.Spring Break! Museum of the Southwest. 10am-4pm. Looking for a fun & creative way to spend Spring Break? Bring the kids to the Museum for art, crafts, shows, and plenty of fun! REGISTER HERE.
Mario Day! Midland Centennial Library. 11am. -12noon. Celebrate Mario Bros at the library with video games, crafts and The Super Mario Bros. movie. Costumes encouraged! INFO HERE.
WEDNESDAY 3/11
Storytime: Rain. Ector County Library. 10-12 noon. Rain , rain, go away. Come again to storytime. Join us today to talk about rain, weather, and have fun songs. Activity following storytime. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
Stories in the Park: Spring Break Reading. Odessa College. 10am-12noon. Looking for fun (and free!) Spring Break activity for the kids? Join Odessa College Downtown for a week of Dr. Seuss stories, outdoor fun, and activities! Each day features a different book, plus snacks, water, and splash pad fun. Stories will be read in both English and Spanish, making it a fun learning experience for everyone. Bring the kids, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate the joy of reading! DETAILS HERE.
City of Midland Career Expo. Bush Convention Center. 10am-2pm. Looking for your next opportunity? Meet hiring teams, explore careers, and even interview onsite for full-time, seasonal, and internship roles. Bring your resume and come ready to connect! INFO HERE.
Think.Make.Spring Break! Museum of the Southwest. 10am-4pm. Looking for a fun & creative way to spend Spring Break? Bring the kids to the Museum for art, crafts, shows, and plenty of fun! REGISTER HERE.
Shen Yun: The Beauty and Wonder of China Before Communism. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30pm, Show starts at 7:30pm. Shen Yun’s grand production immerses you in stories and legends that shaped Chinese culture for millennia. It’s a world where maidens danced with ethereal grace and generals fought with explosive athleticism, where timeless tales of valor and virtue were born, and where heaven and earth intersected, making even magic possible. Shen Yun opens a portal to a glorious and spiritual civilization of unrivaled beauty, artistry, and inspiration. TICKETS HERE.
THURSDAY 3/12
Stories in the Park: Spring Break Reading. Odessa College. 10am-12noon. Looking for fun (and free!) Spring Break activity for the kids? Join Odessa College Downtown for a week of Dr. Seuss stories, outdoor fun, and activities! Each day features a different book, plus snacks, water, and splash pad fun. Stories will be read in both English and Spanish, making it a fun learning experience for everyone. Bring the kids, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate the joy of reading! DETAILS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Midland County – Courtroom, 500 N. Loraine, Midland. Open 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Spring Break 60-Second Challenges. Bush Family Home. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. They’ve got some Spring Break activities that are sure to keep your kiddos active! Sixty seconds to balance an egg across the backyard, shave a balloon without popping it, alphabetize record labels, and more! INFO HERE.
Think.Make.Spring Break! Museum of the Southwest. 10am-4pm. Looking for a fun & creative way to spend Spring Break? Bring the kids to the Museum for art, crafts, shows, and plenty of fun! REGISTER HERE.
Scooby-Doo! Cardboard Tube Dogs. Midland Centennial Library. 11am-12noon. Recommended for ages 2-6. The mystery of the missing cardboard tube? Solved! We have them at the library waiting for you to turn them into paw-fect pups. INFO HERE.
Car Seat Checkup Event. Odessa Fire Station #6, 2110 Penbrook Street, Odessa. 3-5pm. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be on site to help families select the correct car seat, demonstrate proper use, and ensure correct installation. No appointments are required, but your child must be present. Please bring your vehicle owner’s manual and your car seat instruction booklet. This event is held in cooperation with the Texas Department of State Health Services Safe Riders Program. Help keep your child safe by making sure their car seat is properly installed and used correctly. INFO 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.
Intro To Investments. Midland Centennial Library. 5:30-6:30pm. Discover an overview of finances and investment opportunities. Adults. FREE! INFO HERE.
Disney On Ice Presents: Let’s Dance! Ector County Coliseum. MULTIPLE DATES AND TIMES. Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. Wish upon a star with Asha as she and Valentino save the Kingdom of Rosas from King Magnifico. Roar with delight as Simba, Timon and Pumbaa step into the spotlight. Groove to ocean beats with Ariel and friends, harmonize with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and sway to the rhythm of the waves with Moana and Maui. And the party really goes off the charts when guest DJ Stitch takes control. Get ready to turn up the fun! *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. TICKETS 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.
Movies in the Park: Spring Break Edition. Centennial Park Midland. 6:30pm. Spring Break just got a little more wild! Kick off our new season of Movies in the Park for Basin PBS KIDS activities and FREE books. The feature film begins at dusk. Popcorn, pickles & water are always free—thanks to H-E-B and ExxonMobil. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and spend a Spring Break evening under the stars with us. INFO HERE.
Art Talk. Ellen Noel Art Museum. 7-8pm. Spend some time enjoying a discussion of selected works from the Ellen Noël Art Museum. Learn visual thinking strategies to discuss artwork. Free! INFO HERE.
FRIDAY 3/13
Stories in the Park: Spring Break Reading. Odessa College. 10am-12noon. Looking for fun (and free!) Spring Break activity for the kids? Join Odessa College Downtown for a week of Dr. Seuss stories, outdoor fun, and activities! Each day features a different book, plus snacks, water, and splash pad fun. Stories will be read in both English and Spanish, making it a fun learning experience for everyone. Bring the kids, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate the joy of reading! DETAILS HERE.
Think.Make.Spring Break! Museum of the Southwest. 10am-4pm. Looking for a fun & creative way to spend Spring Break? Bring the kids to the Museum for art, crafts, shows, and plenty of fun! REGISTER HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at The Bosworth Company, 2205 W. Industrial, Midland. Open 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Dog Man: Party. Ector County Library. 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Get a goody bag, some snacks, make crafts you might have missed throughout the week, and talk to the other party goers about Dog Man. DETAILS HERE.
Disney On Ice Presents: Let’s Dance! Ector County Coliseum. MULTIPLE DATES AND TIMES. Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. Wish upon a star with Asha as she and Valentino save the Kingdom of Rosas from King Magnifico. Roar with delight as Simba, Timon and Pumbaa step into the spotlight. Groove to ocean beats with Ariel and friends, harmonize with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and sway to the rhythm of the waves with Moana and Maui. And the party really goes off the charts when guest DJ Stitch takes control. Get ready to turn up the fun! *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. TICKETS HERE.
Friday Night Live at The Destination! 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. Get ready for a Special Appearance by the legendary traditional country music and western swing artist, JODY NIX. Don’t miss the special evening of dancing under the stars with music by one of the finest dance bands in Texas, Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys!. No Cover. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on-site. INFO HERE.
Rene Vaca – 2026 Tour. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at 8pm. 18+ Audience Only. René Vaca is a 29-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, and actor from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. After dropping out of college to pursue his passion for comedy, Vaca has made significant strides in the industry. His comedic talent and hard work earned him a spot as one of Netflix’s Introducing Comedians for the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Festival. TICKETS HERE.
SATURDAY 3/14
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. 10am-12noon at 2510 E 8th St, Odessa. 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.
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!
Midland Downtown Farmers Market. 404 N Colorado Street. 9am-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.
Vitalant Blood Drive at West Texas BMX, 2101 Cuthbert Ave., Midland. Open 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Genealogy: Off the Shelves. Midland Centennial Library. 10-11am. Part 2 of our DNA Clustering Spotlight. This guide shows how clustering tools can turn scattered DNA data into clear, actionable family insights. DETAILS HERE.
Whiskers and Tails Adoption Event. HEB Midland (Loop 250). 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.
Disney On Ice Presents: Let’s Dance! Ector County Coliseum. MULTIPLE DATES AND TIMES. Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. Wish upon a star with Asha as she and Valentino save the Kingdom of Rosas from King Magnifico. Roar with delight as Simba, Timon and Pumbaa step into the spotlight. Groove to ocean beats with Ariel and friends, harmonize with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and sway to the rhythm of the waves with Moana and Maui. And the party really goes off the charts when guest DJ Stitch takes control. Get ready to turn up the fun! *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. TICKETS HERE.
Live at The Destination: Jenni Dale Lord Band. The Destination Midland. 7pm. Award winning singer-songwriter Jenni Dale Lord is a versatile musician whose style seamlessly blends elements of country, rock and blues, creating a unique sound that resonates with a wide audience. Reserve your table today! Call 432-352-0913. Tickets pre-sale $10, $12 at the door. Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. Bar service and food trucks are always available. TICKETS HERE.
SUNDAY 3/15
Disney On Ice Presents: Let’s Dance! Ector County Coliseum. MULTIPLE DATES AND TIMES. Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. Wish upon a star with Asha as she and Valentino save the Kingdom of Rosas from King Magnifico. Roar with delight as Simba, Timon and Pumbaa step into the spotlight. Groove to ocean beats with Ariel and friends, harmonize with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and sway to the rhythm of the waves with Moana and Maui. And the party really goes off the charts when guest DJ Stitch takes control. Get ready to turn up the fun! *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. TICKETS HERE.
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