THINGS TO DO ~Sept 7-13
MONDAY 9/7
Happy Labor Day!
TUESDAY 9/8
Spay/Neuter/Vaccination Clinic. Don’t Litter Clinic, 200 Young Street, Big Spring. 10am-2pm. Bring your four-legged friends and get vaccinations. Whiskers and Tails will offer dog vaccinations (Rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella), as well as cat vaccinations (Rabies and FVRCP). There will also be microchips & flea/tick medicine available. Appointments necessary for spay or neuter. APPOINTMENTS HERE.
Heritage Farmers Market. West Texas Living Heritage Museum, 511 Co Rd 103, Seminole. 9am-1pm. A local, producer-only market featuring West Texas vendors who make, grow, or produce their own goods. Come and check it out! INFO HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. Corpus Christi. 6:30pm. 2 for 1 select tickets, 2 for 1 select concessions items, and 2 for 1 select merchandise items. TICKETS HERE.
WEDNESDAY 9/9
Vitalant Blood Drive at Midland Police Department, 601 N. Loraine, Midland. Open 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Storytime & Crafts: Hot Cocoa. Ector County Library. 10:30 am – 11:30 am. Join us in the Auditorium for stories about Hot Cocoa and then to the activity room for a Hot Cocoa craft. DETAILS HERE.
Computer Basics. Midland Downtown Library. 10:30-12noon. Join us to learn beginner computer functions and hardware including the keyboard and mouse. We will also be doing a small activity in Microsoft Word to use your new skills! Registration required. REGISTER HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. Corpus Christi. 6:30 pm. Weenies & White Claws. $2 off Hot Dogs, $6 White Claws. TICKETS HERE.
THURSDAY 9/10
M*A*S*H Golf Tournament. Ratliff Ranch Golf Links. DETAILS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Midland Fire Department, 1500 West Wall Street, Midland. Open 9:00 AM – 1:00 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 Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by any and all readers! INFORMATION HERE.
What is Financial Security? West Texas Community Mediation Center, 501 S Runnels Street, Big Spring. 5:30-6:30pm. This is a class for all ages led by Eric Ehler Senior VP State National Bank. Learn about what it means to invest, save, and have financial security. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
Live Music at Café at the Gardens. Alldredge Gardens, Midland. 6-9pm. Enjoy a relaxed, garden-side atmosphere featuring talented local artists while you dine, sip cocktails, and indulge in dessert. Whether you’re planning a date night, meeting friends, or just unwinding after a long day, our Thursday evenings are the perfect blend of great food, great music, and great company. No cover—just good vibes and live tunes. INFO 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.
Josh Turner – This Country Music Thing Tour. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 PM, Show starts at 7:30 PM. Enjoy a night of music with Josh Turner, known for his unmistakable, buttery baritone and timeless songs like “Long Black Train” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” and “Your Man”. TICKETS HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. Corpus Christi. 7:00 pm. Thirsty Thursday. 1/2 price on all fountain beverages, $5.50 all draft and canned beers. Copa de la Diversión. TICKETS HERE.
FRIDAY 9/11
Tales and Trails. Sibley Nature Center. 9:30 am – 10:30 am. On the 2nd Friday of the month, we have an interactive story-time program for 2–4-year-olds, their siblings, and caregivers. Children listen to stories, play games, create crafts, and walk on the trails. Registration required. Registration will close the day before at 12pm. REGISTER HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Midland Memorial Hospital, 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Pkwy, Midland. Open 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
See You Through My Eyes: Portrait Painting. Midland Downtown Library. 5-6:30pm. Find a partner and paint each other’s portraits! No experience needed. DETAILS HERE.
9/11 Remembrance. VFW Post 4149, 409 Veterans Airpark Ln, Midland. 6pm. Join us for an evening of remembrance, patriotism, and community as we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and recognize the courage and sacrifice of our first responders, military members, and all who answered the call. Live Music with Ryan Kelly opening the evening, and Jerry Hart & Flatland take the stage as the headliner. Food plates will be available for a donation. Cold drinks will be available at the bar. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we gather to remember, reflect, and stand together as a community. We look forward to spending this meaningful evening with you. We Will Never Forget. INFO HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. Corpus Christi. 7:00 pm. 25th Anniversary 9/11 Giveaway. Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans in attendance, kids run the bases following the game. Game Highlight: First Responders Weekend. TICKETS HERE.
Friday Night Live at The Destination! 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland. Friday Night Live is a show of support for local and regional bands. This week’s Local Live Band is Whiskey Cult. Whiskey Cult is fun, energetic and will keep you on the dance floor all night long. No Cover. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on-site. INFO HERE.
Friday Night Flicks: Sing 2. Juan Alvarez Ramirez Park. 7:30pm. Join us for Friday Night Flicks. There will be a free showing of “Sing 2.” Arrive an hour early to enjoy fun yard games for all ages! DETAILS HERE.
SATURDAY 9/12
KICKS 99.1 at The Boot Barn. 11am-1pm. 5125 East 42nd Street Odessa. It’s time for the Permian Basin Fair & Expo, stop by for your new `fit.
95X at All American Chevrolet of Midland. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 1-3pm at 4100 W Wall St, Midland. 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. 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.
Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic. Health and Senior Services, 3303 West Illinois, Midland. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Get ready for the upcoming school year at our Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic. Vaccines help protect children from serious illnesses and ensure they meet school immunization requirements. SCHEDULE HERE.
SeptemberFest. Museum of the Southwest. 10am – 5pm. Experience a vibrant celebration of creativity at our annual Arts Festival, featuring live performances, local artists, hands-on activities, and unforgettable inspiration for all ages! Indulge your senses through art, food, music, and culture during the Museum of the Southwest’s 57th annual SeptemberFest fundraiser! The beloved community tradition continues as a three-day arts festival that also serves as the Museum’s largest fundraiser. Community support and engagement is vital to the success of this popular event. The journey spans throughout Saturday and Sunday with artist demonstrations, food, drinks, art vendors, and KinderFest kid-friendly art and science activities for all ages and painting elephants! Adults: $12, Children (ages 3–12): $8, Children 2 & under: Free. TICKETS HERE.
Whiskers and Tails Adoption Event. Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest, 901 W Dengar Avenue, Midland. 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.
High Sky Wing AirSho. Midland International Air & Space Port. Gates open at 9 AM, Flights start at 11:30 AM. In addition to one of the most impressive flying displays of vintage military aircraft, you’ll also see some of the most popular civilian aerobatic performers. AIRSHO offers visitors a chance to get close to the aircraft and see them perform in ways you won’t experience anywhere else. In addition to a dazzling display of aircraft, you’ll want to be sure to watch the CAF’s Pyrotechnic Groups, award-winning groups of licensed pyrotechnic technicians shake the ground with simulated bombing raids, strafing runs and the infamous “wall of fire.” Watch history come alive before your very eyes (and ears!). $10 ticket ages 14 & up / $20 at gate; $5 ticket ages 6-13 / $10 at gate; ages 5 & under free. UPGRADES to Fighter Squadron Chalet, Flight Line Chalet seating and VIP Parking are available for purchase. TICKETS HERE.
Grandparents Day. Midland Centennial Library. 2-6pm. Are you ready to spend some “grand” quality time? Bring your grandparents, grandfriends, grandchildren, or other loved ones and give them the gift of your time. Join us for games, story time, and keepsake crafts. DETAILS HERE.
Running in the Dark 5K Run/1K Fun Walk. Midland College. 6-9pm. Be part of something special with the Recording Library of West Texas at our annual fundraiser, Running in the Dark. A community 5K run and 1K fun walk dedicated to expanding access to reading and information for those who read by listening. Together, we’ll light up the evening with glow gear, wellness, and community support while raising awareness for accessible literacy services. Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a night of fun, movement, and purpose. We will have music, food trucks, shopping vendors and of course giveaways! Run. Walk. Glow. Give. REGISTER HERE.
The Marfa Hex. The Destination. 7:00 pm – 11:59 pm. The Marfa Hex is a West Texas blues rock band playing a unique blend of Deftones, Incubus, Perfect Circle, SRV and ZZ Top all in one. Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. This week’s food truck will be TBD. TICKETS HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. Corpus Christi. 7pm. Game Highlight: First Responders Weekend. Fireworks. TICKETS HERE.
SUNDAY 9/13
Midland RockHounds vs Corpus Christi 1:00 pm. Family Sunday. Brunch at the Park. Fan Appreciation Day. 5 tickets for $25 with a coupon from MRT. Free ice cream at the front gate and Kids run the bases following the game. TICKETS HERE.
High Sky Wing AirSho. Midland International Air & Space Port. Gates open at 9 AM, Flights start at 11:30 AM. In addition to one of the most impressive flying displays of vintage military aircraft, you’ll also see some of the most popular civilian aerobatic performers. AIRSHO offers visitors a chance to get close to the aircraft and see them perform in ways you won’t experience anywhere else. In addition to a dazzling display of aircraft, you’ll want to be sure to watch the CAF’s Pyrotechnic Groups, award-winning groups of licensed pyrotechnic technicians shake the ground with simulated bombing raids, strafing runs and the infamous “wall of fire.” Watch history come alive before your very eyes (and ears!). $10 ticket ages 14 & up / $20 at gate; $5 ticket ages 6-13 / $10 at gate; ages 5 & under free. UPGRADES to Fighter Squadron Chalet, Flight Line Chalet seating and VIP Parking are available for purchase. TICKETS HERE.
SeptemberFest. Museum of the Southwest. 12 – 5pm. Experience a vibrant celebration of creativity at our annual Arts Festival, featuring live performances, local artists, hands-on activities, and unforgettable inspiration for all ages! Indulge your senses through art, food, music, and culture during the Museum of the Southwest’s 57th annual SeptemberFest fundraiser! The beloved community tradition continues as a three-day arts festival that also serves as the Museum’s largest fundraiser. Community support and engagement is vital to the success of this popular event. The journey spans throughout Saturday and Sunday with artist demonstrations, food, drinks, art vendors, and KinderFest kid-friendly art and science activities for all ages and painting elephants! Adults: $12, Children (ages 3–12): $8, Children 2 & under: Free. TICKETS HERE.
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