THINGS TO DO ~ October 7-13
MONDAY 10/7:
Midland Community Theatre Scream Your Way To Halloween. 6:30 pm. Yucca Theatre. Join us for our Halloween movie event this week with a screening of Evil Dead (2013). 1 ticket for $15 or 4 for $40. On the menu for the movie: Spaghetti. GET DETAILS HERE.
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum presents STEAM Sprouts: Fairy Tale STEAM 4-5-year-olds. 9:30-10:30 or 11:30-12:30. Students will experience the wonders of STEAM as reading and science collide! Students will engage in age-appropriate fairy tale STEAM activities centered around the popular fairy tales Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Three Little Pigs. Register HERE.
TUESDAY 10/8:
Sibley Nature Center Tales and Trails. 9:30-10:30am. Join this monthly story-time program for 2–4-year-olds, their siblings, and caregivers. Children listen to stories, create crafts, play games, and walk on the trails. Registration is Required. This year there is a $5 Fee per child attending. REGISTER HERE.
THURSDAY 10/10:
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 welcome. Sound and stage provided. Doors open at 6 PM. Family and pet friendly. Bar service and food always available on-site. 1705 W Industrial Ave in Midland. MORE INFO HERE.
FRIDAY 10/11:
Senior Life Midland 35th Annual Texas Size Garage Sale benefitting Meals On Wheels. Friday Oct 11th $5 admission. All other days free admission Oct 12th, 15th, 17th & Oct 19th added as a bonus shopping day. All shopping days 9am- 3pm. Proceeds are used to provide hot meals, friendly visits and vital safety checks for the homebound elderly of Midland County.
High School Football is back! Pre-game starts at 7pm. Hear Permian vs Odessa High on KICKS 99.1 and Odessa at Permian on 97 GOLD.
Friday Night Live at The Destination: Johnny Blaine & The Spur Band. Free to the public. Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. 1705 W Industrial Ave in Midland. MORE DETAILS HERE.
SATURDAY 10/12:
Lone Star Sanctuary For Animals Ooky Spooky Race. 8am at Midland College. This dog- friendly 5K/ one mile run/walk is open to people and pets of all ages and breeds. REGISTER HERE.
“Love Midland Kickoff Event” City Wide Volunteer Day. 8am-12pm. Astound Broadband Stadium. Kick off the day at 8:00 AM at Astound Stadium for breakfast, vendors, activities, and more! After gathering together, volunteers will head out to their specific projects from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. All ages are welcome, and there’s something for everyone to do. Bring your friends, family, and enthusiasm as we love on Midland in a big way.This is a unique opportunity for everyone in Midland to roll up their sleeves and serve our city through various projects that address real needs. Whether you’re passionate about beautifying neighborhoods, helping those in need, or connecting with your neighbors, there’s a place for you to contribute! GET DETAILS HERE.
Fiddlesticks Farms: Dairy Dayz! Open every Saturday 10am-9pm | Sunday 1-6pm. Ages 3 and under are free. Everyone ages 4+ must pay admission. Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Learning Barn, Goat Walk, Pig Races, Hay Jump, Jumping Pillow, Tater Sack Slides, Apple Blasters, Foam parties, Helicopter Rides. MOST IMPORTANT: Kettle Corn. GET DETAILS AND TICKETS HERE.
Stanton Old Sorehead Trade Days. Sat, 9-6, Sun, 12-5. There’ll be over 600 craft & food vendors spread out over Downtown Stanton. So bring your Family & Friends out for lots of Holiday shopping. No Admission Charge. MORE DETAILS HERE.
Midland Health Services and City of Midland Fall Festival & Resource Fair. Dennis the Menace Park. 11am-2pm. Enjoy free flu shots from Midland Health Services, participate in the Pumpkin Coloring Contest, and enter the free raffle for exciting prizes! Kids can explore police cars, fire trucks, and SWAT vehicles up close while parents take advantage of car seat checks and free car seats provided by the Midland Fire Department. With free food and local resources to discover, the Fall Festival & Resource Fair is the perfect opportunity for families to have fun while accessing valuable services. You can also visit Midland Cat Wranglers and Lone Star Sanctuary at their booths! GET DETAILS HERE.
Gifts of Hope Pink the Park. 10am-1pm. Centennial Park Midland. Supporting the Fighter, Honoring the Survivor, and Remembering the Lost. Breast Cancer Survivor Speaker, victory lap and ribbon wall, survivor fashion show, local vendors, raffle items, food trucks, music, games, prizes, photo ops and more! GET DETAILS HERE.
Basin Theatre Works Monster Dash 5K & Lil Monsters Fun Run. Lil Monsters Fun Run – 6:00 PM, Monster Dash 5K – 6:30 PM. UTPB Duck Ponds. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the run to enjoy the festivities and visit our spooktacular vendors & sponsors! Dress to impress with your most funtastic outfit! GET DETAILS HERE.
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