THINGS TO DO ~July 6-12
MONDAY 7/6
Fine Motor Mondays. Midland Downtown Library 10:30-12:30pm. Recommended for 0-9 years. Each library will set out a variety of fun blocks and building materials for creative, self-led playtime. A great opportunity to proactive sharing and cleaning up after yourself. INFO HERE.
TUESDAY 7/7
Midland RockHounds vs. San Antonio Missions. 6:30pm. 2 for 1 select tickets, 2 for 1 select concessions items, and 2 for 1 select merchandise items. TICKETS HERE.
Summer Movie Series: Forbidden Planet (1956)! Bush Family Home. 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Enjoy a Summer Movie Series 2026 showing of Forbidden Planet (1956)! The movie will be shown in the backyard of the historic home. Snacks and drinks will be provided but we encourage all guests to bring their own if they choose to, along with comfortable seating. All ages welcome. Activities start at 7:30 PM with showtime at 8:30 PM. DETAILS HERE.
WEDNESDAY 7/8
Vitalant Blood Drive at Innospec Oilfield Services, 8501 I-20 Frontage, Midland. Open 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Puppeteer Margaret Clauder : Dinosaurs are NOT Extinct. Ector County Library. 10:30 am – 11:30 am. Join Margaret Clauder and her puppets for her Dinosaurs are NOT Extinct! Show. INFO HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Halliburton, Frost Bank, 2710 N. Grandview, Odessa. Open 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. San Antonio Missions. 6:30 pm. Weenies & White Claws. $2 off Hot Dogs, $6 White Claws. TICKETS HERE.
West Texas FC vs. Lubbock Matadors FC at Astound Broadband Stadium. 7:30 kick-off. Get your tickets, bring your friends, and enjoy an unforgettable night of soccer under the West Texas sky. TICKETS & DETAILS HERE.
THURSDAY 7/9
Vitalant Blood Drive at YMCA Odessa, 3001 University, Odessa. Open 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Sensory Swim. Washington Aquatic Center. 12-2pm. Looking for a quieter, more inclusive swim experience for your child with special needs or sensory sensitivities? Share- West Texas and the City of Midland, Texas – City Government are excited to offer Sensory Swim days this summer. Designed specifically for individuals with special needs and their families. Reduced noise and a more relaxed environment. Exclusive swim time. No registration required. INFO 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.
Tween (7-12): Dinosaur Fossils. Ector County Library. 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Grab your air dry clay and stamp a dinosaur, an insect, or a flower in the disc to make your very own fossil. DETAILS HERE.
Paint Me Happy. Midland Downtown Library. 5:30-6:30pm. Stories come to life on canvas! Re-create your favorite book cover or design your own, inspired by your favorite stories. Beginners and experienced artists are all welcome. INFO HERE.
Stanton Centennial Celebration. Methodist Church Activity Building. Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 PM, Friday, July 10 at 5:00 PM, and Saturday, July 11, all day. Join us for three unforgettable days celebrating 100 years of Stanton! Free community cookout, fellowship, and a family-friendly movie at the Methodist Church Activity Building. Come celebrate tradition, community, and 100 years of Stanton in a BIG way! DETAILS HERE.
Third Thursday Reading Program. Bush Family Home. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. This week’s featured book is America Turns 250! by Nora Campbell. Kids in attendance receive a free copy of the featured book and get to participate in a fun activity at the end. The program is located in Robin’s Reading Room/Visitors Center across the street from the historic home. DETAILS HERE.
Smithsonian Movie Night: A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America. Ellen Noel Art Musem. 6:15 PM 7:15 PM. Enjoy a FREE Smithsonian Movie Night! Grab a friend, sit back, and enjoy a night at the Museum! In June, we’re featuring the film A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America. TVPG / 51 min · Programming provided by The Smithsonian Channel. INFO 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.
Midland RockHounds vs. San Antonio Missions. 7:00 pm. Thirsty Thursday. 1/2 price on all fountain beverages, $5.50 all draft and canned beers. TICKETS 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.
Movies in the Park: The Blue Troublemaker. Centennial Park Midland. 7:30pm. Ohana means family—and family movie night is waiting at Centennial Park. Join Basin PBS on July 9 for free activities, books, a PBS KIDS episode, and a feature film at dusk. Free concessions, free books, and kids activities and games. DETAILS HERE.
FRIDAY 7/10
Family Fridays. Museum of the Southwest. 10am-2pm. Get ready for special hands-on activities, science experiments, and discovery for all ages! This weeks’ community partners include Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, and Midland County Public Libraries Bookmobile. DETAILS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Mary’s Christian & Gift Store, 3205 W. Cuthbert Ave. Suite A8, Midland. Open 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Friday Flix: The Minecraft Movie (PG). Midland Downtown and Midland Centennial Library. 1-3pm. Family-Friendly movies playing at both locations weekly. Downtown offers a sensory-friendly showing with lower volume in a lit room. INFO HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at The Bosworth Company, 2205 W. Industrial, Midland. Open 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Dino Dig. Ector County Library. 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Come and find your own fossil in a special library dinosaur dig! INFO HERE.
Stanton Centennial Celebration. Methodist Church Activity Building. Friday, July 10 at 5:00 PM, and Saturday, July 11, all day. Free community cookout, fellowship, and a family-friendly movie at the Methodist Church Activity Building. Friday is Carnival night on Convent St. with food, vendors, kids activities, museum sneak peek, plaza tours, student art show, and a free Whiteman Band concert at 6 PM. Come celebrate tradition, community, and 100 years of Stanton in a BIG way! DETAILS HERE.
Woodson Family Aquatic Center Pool Party. Woodson Aquatic Center. Join us for a free pool party event at Woodson Family Aquatic Center between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on July 10, 2026. There will be music, games, snacks and giveaways. INFO HERE.
Tracy Lawrence – No Alibis Tour. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 5:30pm. With 13M albums sold and 18 No.1 singles, Tracy Lawrence has solidified his status as a cornerstone of country music for more than thirty years. Even as he continues to release music and tour, the CMA and ACM award winner’s ambitions have also extended to numerous media and charity projects. His interest in working with younger artists and being able to explore different topics led to the“TL’s Road House” podcast, which has featured guests such as HARDY, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and more. TICKETS HERE.
Sci-Friday: Fantastic Voyage (1966). Blakemore Planetarium. 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Enjoy a Sci-Friday movie in the Dome Theater in the Planetarium. The next Sci-Friday of the season features Fantastic Voyage, the Sci-fi adventure starring Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch, and Jean Del Val! Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie begins at 7:00pm. Refreshments are provided. Cost: $10 for non-members and FREE for Museum members. INFO HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. San Antonio Missions. 7:00 pm. Christmas in July. Ugly Christmas Shirt Giveaway. Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans in attendance, kids run the bases following the game. 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 Jerry Hart & Flatland. No Cover. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on-site. INFO HERE.
SATURDAY 7/11
KICKS 99.1 at Silver Spur Gun & Blade Show from 10-12noon. Midland County Horseshoe. Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. All of your survival wants and needs, with new and old vendors all under one roof. Two days of fun: Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 10AM-5PM. Cash admission only. Admission is $9 adults, 2 day pass $15, kids 5-12 only $1. $1 off Military, NRA, or TSRA with ID. DETAILS HERE.
95X at All American Chevrolet of Midland. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 10-12pm 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!
95X at All American Chevrolet of Odessa. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 1-3pm at 5020 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy, Odessa. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
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.
Neighborhood Bulk Drop-Off (Solid Waste). Jim Parker Park, 3100 East University Boulevard, Odessa. 8am-12pm. Items you can bring include furniture, appliances, water heaters, hot tubs, and above-ground pools. Also mowers, trimmers, blowers, generators, edgers, and BBQ pits, patio furniture, exercise equipment, trampolines, and pianos. Home electronics such as microwaves, TVs, cables, crock pots, and space heaters, and also small truckloads of pallets. MORE DETAILS HERE.
Stanton Centennial Celebration. Methodist Church Activity Building. Saturday, July 11, all day. Join us for three unforgettable days celebrating 100 years of Stanton! Enjoy a parade, Old Settlers Reunion, live local entertainment, and evening festivities at the Community Complex. 7:00 PM FREE Concert: Tristan Graves opens for Kevin Fowler. Carnival, food trucks & drinks available. 9:30 PM Drone & Fireworks Show Finale. Come celebrate tradition, community, and 100 years of Stanton in a BIG way! DETAILS HERE.
Whiskers and Tails Adoption Event. PetSmart Odessa. 10am-1pm. 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. $50 adoptions. Giveaways with each adoption! DETAILS HERE.
Jokes & Strokes. The Destination Midland. 7:00 pm – 11:59 pm. A night of music and laughter with Jokes & Strokes for Folks. Jokes and Strokes is a TV Series featuring Comedy & Music acts and can be seen on Roku. Music Host – Cynthia Anderson (Texas Brew Radio & The Cynful Outlaws Radio Show). 7pm artist check in, 7:30-8:30pm Live artist interviews & sneak peek of the show, 8:30pm show starts with comedy until 10pm. 10pm Music acts each take 30 minutes to tell us how long they have been performing, what inspired them to become a songwriter, who they think influenced their style – they will sing a song and tell you the story behind it. (about 6 songs per artist). INFO HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs. San Antonio Missions. 7pm. Christmas in July and Fireworks. TICKETS HERE.
SUNDAY 7/12
Silver Spur Gun & Blade Show. Midland County Horseshoe. 10am-5pm. All of your survival wants and needs, with new and old vendors all under one roof. Cash admission only. Admission is $9 adults, 2 day pass $15, kids 5-12 only $1. $1 off Military, NRA, or TSRA with ID. DETAILS HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs San Antonio Missions. 1:00 pm. Brunch at the Ballpark. Each month, on special Sunday, the Ballpark transforms into a brunch lover’s paradise. With our exclusive ticket package, you’ll not only secure your seat but also access to an all-you-can-eat buffet. Family Sunday. 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.
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