THINGS TO DO ~ April 14-20
MONDAY 4/14
A Taste of Ireland. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30. After premiering Off-Broadway last season, ‘A Taste of Ireland ― The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ returns to stages across the USA in 2025, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation. Performed by former World Irish dance champions, and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping accapella tap battles, and heartwarming storytelling. TICKETS HERE.
TUESDAY 4/15
Downtown Easter Egg Hunt. Downtown Odessa. 10am-6pm. Hop around local businesses participating in the Downtown Easter Egg Hunt! Stop by each location and pick up your eggs, and get a chance to win fun prizes. DETAILS HERE.
Works of Art: Mountain Drawing. Museum of the Southwest Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am OR 4-4:30pm. Illustrate colorful mountain landscapes with soft chalk pastels! Kids will blend, smudge, and layer vibrant colors to bring majestic peaks to life. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. DETAILS HERE.
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 and they do not need a ticket. REGISTER HERE.
Family Craft Night: Firefly Jars. Ector County Library. 4:30-6pm. We don’t see many fireflies in Odessa, but we can make a jar that looks like we have found some. Grab a jar, choose your glow-in-the-dark paint, and make a jar to take home. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
Easter Eggstravaganza. Texas Roadhouse, 4221 Grandview Avenue, Odessa. 5-8pm. Enjoy a family night of fun! Activities include face painting, Easter eggs, bounce house, free kids’ activities, and candy for all! DETAILS HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. Corpus Christi. 6:30 pm. Taco Tuesday & Tall Boys. $3.50 carne asada and chicken tacos, $2.00 off Modelo and Estrella Jalisco beer. TICKETS HERE.
Building Bots – Robotics & Engineering Fun Lab. Petroleum Museum. 5:30-7:30pm. Building Bots classes enable students in grades 3-8 to develop skills in critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving while they complete engineering challenges, robotic design, and inventive projects. We utilize a variety of robotics equipment, including LEGO WeDo 2.0s, LEGO Mindstorm EV3s, LEGO SPIKE (prime and essential), Osmos, Spheros, Tello Drones, and Ozobots. Pre-Registration Required. INFO HERE.
WEDNESDAY 4/16
Storytime: Frogs. Ector County Library. 10-11:30am. Hop, hop, hop. Ribbit, ribbit, croak. We’re going to be talking about frogs in storytime today. Join us in the auditorium then head to the basement activity room for a craft. FREE! INFO HERE.
Art Tales: The Most Magnificent Thing. Ellen Noël Art Museum. 1-1:30pm. Get ready for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. You are invited to immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. The featured book for this session is The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires. Young attendees will be entertained by the charming story of a young girl who sets out to create the most magnificent thing she can think of. This free event offers an engaging children’s story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale. DETAILS HERE.
Dragon Eggs. Midland Centennial Library. 4:30pm. What do dragon’s eggs look like? You decide while you create your very own dragon egg. Ages 6-12. FREE. DETAILS HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. Corpus Christi 6:30 pm. Bark in the Park. Weenie & Whiskey Wednesday. $2.00 off hot dogs, $4.00 off whiskey. TICKETS HERE.
THURSDAY 4/17
Works of Art: Mountain Drawing. Museum of the Southwest Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am OR 4-4:30pm. Illustrate colorful mountain landscapes with soft chalk pastels! Kids will blend, smudge, and layer vibrant colors to bring majestic peaks to life.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 Keller Williams, 4920 N. Midkiff – Midland. 12-4pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Storytime with the Easter Bunny. Midland Downtown Library. 5pm. Spring-themed storytime and craft. Meet and greet with the Easter Bunny. Fun for the whole family! FREE. INFO HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. Corpus Christi 7:00 pm. Thirsty Thursday. Discount on all beverages, $5.50 on all draft and canned beer. TICKETS HERE.
Third Thursday Reading Program. Bush Family Home State Historic Site. 5:30pm. Enjoy the monthly Third Thursday Reading Program with local authors, Brandy and Marley Bell. Brandy and Marley are a grandmother and granddaughter duo who wrote this and other books together out of Marley’s love for STEM. They will be reading their book, “Marley and The Lab Cats: Bathtub Science!”. As always, children in attendance will receive a free copy of the featured book and participate in a fun related activity. DETAILS HERE.
Art Talk. Ellen Noël Art Museum. 6-7pm. This event is a wonderful opportunity for art enthusiasts to come together and delve into the mysteries of a particular painting as they enhance their visual literacy skills. Gather with friends and fellow art lovers as we interpret, comprehend, and appreciate the art in ways that advance thinking, decision-making, communication and learning. Art Talk is all about exploring different perspectives and sparking lively conversation. Whether you’re an art aficionado or just curious, share your thoughts and insights in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We go through a three question process that allows visitors to share their perceptions while viewing a piece of art from our Permanent Collection. Come be a part of Art Talk at the Ellen Noël Art Museum and experience art in a whole new way. 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. MORE INFO HERE.
FRIDAY 4/18 Good Friday
KICKS 99.1 is celebrating the Grand Opening of Circle K at 1600 East 87th, Odessa. Join Tracy Scott there from 11-1 for all of the fun!
Vitalant Blood Drive at Richard Milburn Academy, 1305 N. Midland Dr. 11am-3pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. Corpus Christi 7:00 pm. Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway Margaritaville Weekend. Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans in attendance, kids run the bases following the game. TICKETS HERE.
SATURDAY 4/19
West Texas Iris Society’s 45th Annual Show-“Iris Easter Parade”. Manor Park, Inc. (5212 Sinclair Ave, Midland). 7am. Everyone is invited to bring their irises, iris photos, iris designs, or iris educational exhibits for free. Then the public is invited to come view the judged entries from 1-4:30 pm. DETAILS 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.
Easter Egg Hunt. VFW Auxiliary 4149, 409 Veterans Airpark Ln. 2pm. Bring the kids and hunt for some eggs! Open to the public. INFO HERE.
Cars & Coffee: Easter Egg Hunt. Centennial Park Midland. 9am-12noon. Hop into some FUN! Cars and Coffee is back, and this time they’re turning up the excitement with a HUGE 3000 Easter egg hunt. Gather the family, grab your baskets, and race to find those eggs! Cars & Coffee Entry Fee (Car Show): $10, Adult & Children Entry fee: $0 (Free), Public Parking Fee: $0 ( Free ). DETAILS HERE.
Sensory Friendly Movie: A Minecraft Movie. Midland and Odessa Cinergy. 9:30am. Enjoy a family friendly film at no cost for attendees in an auditorium dedicated to guests and their families affected by autism and sensory processing disorders. Seating is based on a first come first served basis. These showings feature brightened light levels, reduced sound volume, and room for guest interaction and movement. DETAILS HERE.
Easter Egg Hunt. Sherwood Park, Odessa. 10am. This fun-filled family event is completely free and open to all. Bring your baskets and enjoy a day of excitement as kids search for colorful eggs, win prizes, and create lasting memories. Don’t miss out on this wonderful tradition! INFO HERE.
Easter Eggstravaganza. Hill Park, Midland. 10:30am-1pm. First Christian Church is hosting their annual Easter Eggstravaganza event at Hill Park! This is a completely free event for everyone and will have hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, games, crafts, snow cones, community partners and easter egg hunts for all ages. Each of those hunts will have over 10,000 easter eggs. The easter egg hunts are divided by age group. DETAILS HERE.
Easter Eggstravaganza. VFW Post 4372, 208 E VFW Ln, Odessa. 1-4pm. FREE public event, with Music & Games, Prizes & Giveaways, Dunk an Officer, Vendors & Face Painting, Easter Bunny Appearance, Easter Egg Hunt and food! INFO HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. Corpus Christi Game 1 Margaritaville Weekend and Game 2 Fireworks. TICKETS HERE.
SUNDAY 4/20 Easter Sunday
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