THINGS TO DO ~ JULY 22-28, 2024
MONDAY 7/22
Adult Coloring Group! Come relax and enjoy some adult coloring time at Midland County Public Libraries Centennial Library, 3-4PM. This event is free and open to the public. MORE DETAILS HERE.
Summer Art Camp at The Studio! Campers paint, craft, make slime, do science experiments, play games and more. Campers get to do all the things that make a huge mess so you don’t have to. Camps run Monday through Friday with a 4 or 5 day option. This week is Bon Voyage: Cruising To Countries! Camp runs 10AM-4PM daily for kids ages 5-14 at The Studio, 3211 W Wadley Ave in Midland. CAMP INFO HERE.
TUESDAY 7/23
Midland Rockhounds v. San Antonio Missions! Tues- 2 for 1 tickets / Wed- Weiner Wednesday Half-Price Hot Dogs & Lawrence Butler Bobblehead Giveaway / Thirsty Thursday Discount Drinks / Friday- Copa De La Diversion Rocky LowRider Bobblehead Giveaway / Sat- Christmas In July Ornament Giveaway & Post Game Fireworks / Sunday- Christmas in July, Free Ice Cream Scoop at the Gate, Kids Run the Bases, and Free Umbrellas to the first 250 fans. LEARN MORE HERE.
Family Swim Night! Make a splash with the family and join us every Tuesday at Washington Aquatic Center from 7-9pm for a fun filled night of swimming with the family. 1601 E Indiana Ave in Midland. MORE INFORMATION HERE.
Summer Science Camp: Olympic Science at The Petroleum Museum! During this 3-day camp students ages 8 – 12 will channel their inner Champion during our Olympic Science Summer Camp. Students will explore the science behind all the Olympic events of this summer to bring home the gold! This camp will be held July 23 – 25 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm each day. Pre-registration is required. 1500 W I-20 in Midland. REGISTER HERE.
Skins and Skulls at Sibley Nature Center! Dive into the wild with Sibley Nature Center: Skins and Skulls! Join us for a fascinating exploration of West Texas animal habitats featuring a unique collection of skins and skulls. Discover the incredible diversity of local wildlife and learn about the unique characteristics that help these animals thrive in their natural environments. Perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages! Two locations : 11:30AM at the Downtown Library, 301 W Missouri Ave / 1:30PM at Centennial Library, 2503 W Loop 250 N. EVENT DETAILS HERE.
WEDNESDAY 7/24
THURSDAY 7/25
Open Blues Jam at The Destination! 1705 W Industrial in Midland. A free public community open blues jam, hosted by the Greater West Texas Blues Society. Bring your instrument or voice and come style your blues profile! Sound, stage and backline provided. Doors open at 6pm. Family and pet friendly. Full bar service and food trucks are always provided.MORE INFO HERE.
Family Swim Night! Make a splash with the family and join us every Thursday from 7-9PM at Doug Russell Pool for a fun filled night of swimming with the family. 900 N Midland Dr in Midland. ADDITIONAL INFO HERE.
Pokemon Party at Ector County Library! Join us for a Pokémon Party where you can do some crafts, get goodies, and maybe play Pokémon Go. For ages 8-12, this event is free. 4-5:30PM in the basement activities room of the Ector County Library, 321 W 5th St in downtown Odessa. MORE FUN HERE.
Movie in the Park with Basin PBS & Centennial Park! This week they will be showing the animated film, WALL-E! This is a free community event! Free popcorn and pickles will be provided by HEB on a first-come basis. There will also be food vendors parked on the corner of Wall & Colorado St. EVENT DETAILS HERE.
FRIDAY 7/26
Friday Night Live at The Destination! Friday Night Live is a show of support for local and regional bands. These events are free to the public. 1705 W Industrial Ave in Midland. Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. This week’s featured act is: Puro Party Allstarz. The Puro Party Allstarz are a group of West Texas musicians who love Tex-Mex music. Their unique blend of highly danceable Tejano, Cumbia, Country and Classic music will bring the party to the Destination on Friday, July 26. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. MORE INFO HERE.
FREE Movie in the Park! The City of Midland Parks and Recreation Division is excited to announce the 2024 Movies in the Parks Series. This week they will be watching the animated film Migration at Washington Park, 1803 E Indiana Ave in Midland. Each movie will start at dusk.These movies are free and open to the public. MOVIE INFO HERE.
Family Fridays at Museum of the Southwest! Come explore the campus with your family and enjoy extra features from 10am-2pm on Fridays throughout July. Free with admission. Registration is not required. INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE.
SATURDAY 7/27
Fix West Texas PetCo Odessa Adoption Event. 10am-1pm. All adoption fees include vaccinations, microchip, and spay/neuter of pets. MORE INFORMATION HERE.
Salsa Night at The Destination! Learn Cumbia, bachata, merengue and more. Lessons start at 7, practice and dance 9 to midnight. Reserve your table today! 1705 W Industrial Ave in Midland. Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. Bar service and food trucks are always available.SALSA STARTS HERE.
Storytime at the Museum! Cozy up in our calming room for a sweet Saturday morning Storytime! This week they are reading the book: Dinosaurs in Trucks Because He, Why Not? by Sandra Boynton. 11AM in the Durham Children’s Museum inside Museum of the Southwest. 1706 W Missouri Ave in Midland. DETAILS HERE
Touch-A-Truck at First Baptist Midland! Join us for a morning full of fun! There will be all sorts of different first responder vehicles, construction/farm equipment and classic cars/trucks. You will be able to get up close and see what all these vehicles are like! 9AM-NOON at First Baptist Church Midland, 706 N Garfield St. FUN INFO HERE.
Midland Gun Exposition with Silver Spur Trade Shows! Ready for the BIGGEST show in the area?? Here we come with all your survival wants and needs! Another BIG show with new and old vendors all under one roof. Two days of fun: Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 10AM-5PM at theMidland County Horseshoe Pavilion. Cash admission only. $1 off Military, NRA, or TSRA with ID. TRADE SHOW INFO HERE.
Movies in the Park Odessa! Join for a flick on the field. This week watch Wonka at the Floyd Gwin Soccer Fields for Odessa Parks & Rec Movie in the Park series. Community members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Popcorn and other goodies will be sold there. The movie starts when the sun goes down. 1015 N County Rd W in Odessa. These movies are free and open to the public. MORE FUN HERE.
Midland Downtown Farmers Market! 404 N Colorado St. – Midland, TX.
MDFM is Open: Every Saturday, Rain or Shine, 8:00am to 12:00pm. Our Vendors are required to make or grow all their products. This means that what you buy at MDFM is local, and you are supporting your community! Dogs on a leash are welcomed. MORE DETAILS HERE.
SUNDAY 7/28
Matt Fraser: America’s Top Psychic Medium at The Wagner Noel! From heartfelt emotional readings to stunning revelations, Matt Fraser has audiences on the edge of their seats with his outrageous personality and unique approach to mediumship. His readings lead guests through a rollercoaster of emotions from laughing to crying, turning skeptics into believers with stunning details. NOTE: This show is for 18 and up. Persons with lap children and infants will not be admitted. Doors open at 6:30PM and the show begins at 7:30PM.EVENT DETAILS HERE.
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