THINGS TO DO ~ April 28-May 4
MONDAY 4/28:
STEAM Sprouts. Petroleum Museum. 9:30-10:30 am OR 11:30am-12:30 pm. STEAM Sprouts: LEGO Simple Machines will engage our littlest scientists in STEAM, (science, technology, engineering, art, math), learning through a 6-week program for 4-5 year-olds. Students will engage in engineering challenges and innovative projects that combine art and science together. Plus, they will utilize simple machines like gears, ramps, and pulleys! Pre-registration is required. The cost per student for each 6-week session is $80 for Petroleum Museum members and $100 for Non-Members. REGISTER HERE.
TUESDAY 4/29
Works of Art: Sunlit Blooms. Museum of the Southwest Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am OR 4-4:30pm. Arrange colorful blooms to catch the sunlight and brighten any window. A flower-filled masterpiece awaits! Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. INFO HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. Amarillo. 11am. Safety Awareness Day. TICKETS HERE.
OPD Neighborhood Watch Meeting at 6pm in the OPD Training Facility, located at 210 N. Lincoln. The Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse will talk about Alcohol Abuse Awareness. MORE DETAILS HERE.
WEDNESDAY 4/30
Storytime: Pets. Ector County Library. 10-11:30am. Dogs or cats or birds? Maybe even a hamster or even a snake. Pets fill homes and we’ll talk about pets in storytime today. Come to the auditorium then head to the basement activity room for a craft. FREE! INFO HERE.
Broadway in the Basin Presents Annie at Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30pm. TICKETS AND MORE DETAILS HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. Amarillo 6:30 pm. Bark in the Park. Weenie & Whiskey Wednesday. $2.00 off hot dogs, $4.00 off whiskey. TICKETS HERE.
THURSDAY 5/1
Works of Art: Sunlit Blooms. Museum of the Southwest Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am OR 4-4:30pm. Arrange colorful blooms to catch the sunlight and brighten any window. A flower-filled masterpiece awaits! Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. INFO HERE.
Read to Rusty. Ector County Library. 4-5pm. Felix is going on vacation, but he has convinced his doggy friend, Rusty, to come let you read to him instead. INFO HERE.
Kolby Cooper at The Tailgate Midland. 6pm. ** THIS IS AN 18 AND UP EVENT! 18-20 year olds $10 minor upcharge at the door. Anyone below the age of 18 will not be allowed entry. No re-entry. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site. This is a rain or shine event. TICKETS HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs Amarillo 7:00 pm. Thirsty Thursday. Discount on all beverages, $5.50 on all draft and canned beer. TICKETS HERE.
Tejano Thirsty Thursday at The Destination! 1705 W Industrial Ave in Midland. A FREE community event, hosted by DJ Picasso spinning all your favorite Tejano jams plus so much more! Doors open at 6 PM. Family and pet friendly. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. MORE INFO HERE.
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum proudly presents Family Science Night. 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Put on your aprons and grab your measuring spoons for an exciting Kitchen Science Family Science Night at the Petroleum Museum, where chemistry meets the ingredients in your favorite snacks. Create edible water bottles, explore color-changing lemonade, experiment with sugar snakes, make your own ice cream, and more! Admission is always FREE. MORE DETAILS HERE.
FRIDAY 5/2
First Friday ODTX. Downtown Odessa. 6-9pm. Join Odessa Arts & Downtown Odessa, Inc for their monthly First Friday ODTX! Stroll through Downtown Odessa from 6-9 PM and take in special events and offerings from merchants and retailers. DETAILS HERE.
Friday Night Live at The Destination! 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland. Featuring Contraband, a local band playing rock-n-roll. No Cover. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on-site. INFO HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs Amarillo 7:00 pm. Copa de la Diversión. TICKETS HERE.
SATURDAY 5/3
Midland Humane Coalition BARK WARS- Hot Dog Run 5K & 1 Mile + Pet Costume Competition at Midland College, 7:30 AM – Registration opens. Calling all Jedi warriors, runners, earth and sky walkers, superheroes, space enthusiasts, pet lovers, humans, and dogs of all ages and sizes! Join the intergalactic mission to rescue cats & dogs and deliver them back to their forever home planets. ADDITIONAL INFO 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.
Storytime: Barnyard Dance! 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.
Midland RockHounds vs Amarillo 7:00 pm. Post game Fireworks. TICKETS HERE.
Saturday Night Live at The Destination! 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland. This week’s featured act is: The Band Big Spring. Their Texas country and rock music will keep you dancing under the stars all night long. The evening will be filled with good vibes and high energy. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. INFO HERE.
SUNDAY 5/4
Midland RockHounds vs Amarillo 1:00 pm. Family Sunday & Sunday Brunch. TICKETS HERE.
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