TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK ~ August 25-31
MONDAY 8/25
Vitalant Blood Drive at Music City Mall – Bloodmobile, 4101 E 42nd St, Odessa. 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Parent Workshop: Stress Management & Resiliency. Region 18 ESC, 2800 La Force Blvd, Midland. 2-3pm. As the new school year begins, join us for a relaxing and practical Learning Lab focused on helping parents manage stress and build resilience. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to recognize your biggest stressors, discover simple, effective ways to manage stress, practice relaxation techniques you can use anytime, and build resiliency for the year ahead. INFO HERE.
Love Island Reunion Watch Party. The Tailgate Midland. Doors open at 6:30pm. Hello Islanders!! We’re playing the Love Island Reunion at The Tailgate Midland on the big screen. Free, all ages. Food trucks on-site. Seating is first-come, first-served. Lawn chairs are allowed. DETAILS HERE.
TUESDAY 8/26
Vitalant Blood Drive at Holy Cross Catholic High School, 4014 Todd Dr., Midland. 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Works of Art: Ocean Tales. Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am OR 4-4:30pm. Bring the ocean to life with stop motion animation! Create captivating underwater scenes featuring sea creatures and imaginative narration. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. INFO HERE.
OPD Neighborhood Watch Meeting: Stop the Bleeding. OPD Training Facility. 6-8pm. OPD will teach a Stop the Bleed class. FREE. DETAILS HERE.
WEDNESDAY 8/27
Workforce Wednesday. Midland Centennial Library. 1-2:30pm. Workforce Solutions of the Permian Basin will be available for walk-in assistance, on job seeking, resumé building, childcare services, and more. DETAILS HERE.
Fall Into STEM: Surface Tension Speedway. Durham Children’s Museum. 4:00-4:30pm. Race paper boats & fish across water using dish soap! Watch how breaking surface tension makes your racer glide, and discover the hidden forces at work on the water’s surface. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. DETAILS HERE.
THURSDAY 8/28
Vitalant Blood Drive at Shine a Light Sunrise – UTPB – Girl’s Softball Complex, 5201 E. 42nd Street, Odessa. 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Works of Art: Ocean Tales. Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am OR 4-4:30pm. Bring the ocean to life with stop motion animation! Create captivating underwater scenes featuring sea creatures and imaginative narration. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. 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 the special friend of the library, Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by any and all readers! INFORMATION HERE.
Once Upon A Time: Family Storytime. Midland Downtown OR Centennial Library. 5-5:30pm. Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
Yappy Hour. The Blue Door Midland. 6-8pm. Get ready for a tail-wagging good time. Bring your friendly pups to the patio and enjoy an evening of cocktails, patio vibes, raffles, and bingo starting at 7 PM (which you can play inside or out—just remember pets are patio-only). Whiskers and Tails even have a few adorable adoptable puppies on site, in case you’re ready to meet your new best friend. This is a 21+ Event. DETAILS HERE.
Family Science Night: Rocking the Earth. The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Come pay tribute to the Museum’s 50th anniversary! Dive into the world of geology with awesome hands-on activities the whole family will love! Dig into core sampling and uncover hidden hydrocarbons – will you strike (black) gold? Then, race to see which materials let water flow fastest in our porosity and permeability challenge! Try your hand at oil recovery, rock out with the rock cycle, and shake things up as you learn how Earth’s tectonic plates move. Admission is FREE. DETAILS HERE.
Bring Your Own Blues Open Jam. The Destination. 6-11pm. Enjoy the FREE community blues jam, hosted by the Greater West Texas Blues Society. Bring your instrument or voice and come style your blues profile! Sound, stage, and back line provided. Family and pet friendly. Full bar service and food trucks on-site. INFO HERE.
HUDSON WESTBROOK: SUMMER 2025. Midland County Horseshoe. Doors open at 6:30pm. Country music’s newest rising star, Hudson Westbrook, is set to bring his highly anticipated Summer 2025 Tour to Midland County Horseshoe. Grant Gilbert will be opening up the show, followed by Jacob Stelly. TICKETS HERE.
FRIDAY 8/29
Fall Into STEM: Surface Tension Speedway. Durham Children’s Museum. 11am or 4:00pm. Race paper boats & fish across water using dish soap! Watch how breaking surface tension makes your racer glide, and discover the hidden forces at work on the water’s surface. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students. Open to students ages 4-12. DETAILS HERE.
Great Indoors Gaming Club. Midland Centennial Library. 4:30-6:30pm. Test your skills and have fun with other gamers. Recommended for ages 14-18. FREE. DETAILS HERE.
Permian Basin Fair & Expo. Ector County Coliseum. Celebrate the end of summer with 10 days of family fun at the Permian Basin Fair & Expo, a beloved West Texas tradition! From August 29 through September 7, the Ector County Coliseum transforms into a hub of excitement with carnival rides, live music, livestock shows, home and fine arts exhibits, and all your favorite fair food favorites. Bring the whole family for nightly entertainment, youth competitions, arts & crafts, and that unbeatable hometown fair atmosphere. Whether you’re cheering at the rodeo, dancing at a concert, or trying your luck at the midway games, there’s something for everyone. Highlights include: Live concerts and entertainment, carnival rides & games, livestock & youth exhibits, creative arts & cooking competitions, vendors, food trucks & local showcases. TICKETS HERE.
Friday Night Live at The Destination! 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland. No Cover. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. The West Wind Band brings the heat with a powerful blend of classic rock, country favorites, bluesy grooves, and Southern soul — all delivered with a West Texas edge. Bar service and a food truck vendor available on-site. INFO HERE.
SATURDAY 8/30
KICKS 99.1 at All American Chevrolet of Midland. Join us 10am-12noon at 4100 W Wall St for the best deals on new cars, plus savings on the huge selection of pre-owned vehicles. We will have some cool giveaways!
95X at Lithia Toyota of Odessa. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 1-3pm at 5050 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
Donut Fun Run. VFW Post 4149, 409 Veterans Airpark Ln, Midland. 9:30am Registration & 10:30am Run! After the run there will be food, fun, jumpers, and the Dunk the Board (Dunk Tank). Half of all proceeds will be donated to the VFW National Home for Children. The VFW National Home for Children’s mission is to provide children, youth, and families of veterans, active-duty military, and members of the VFW and its Auxiliary opportunities for growth and development in a nurturing community, and by doing so, serves as a living memorial to all veterans. The other half of the proceeds will be for the VFW Post 4149. INFO HERE.
Permian Basin Fair & Expo. Ector County Coliseum. Celebrate the end of summer with 10 days of family fun at the Permian Basin Fair & Expo, a beloved West Texas tradition! From August 29 through September 7, the Ector County Coliseum transforms into a hub of excitement with carnival rides, live music, livestock shows, home and fine arts exhibits, and all your favorite fair food favorites. Bring the whole family for nightly entertainment, youth competitions, arts & crafts, and that unbeatable hometown fair atmosphere. Whether you’re cheering at the rodeo, dancing at a concert, or trying your luck at the midway games, there’s something for everyone. Highlights include: Live concerts and entertainment, carnival rides & games, livestock & youth exhibits, creative arts & cooking competitions, vendors, food trucks & local showcases. TICKETS 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.
Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic. Odessa Animal Shelter. 10am-1pm. Bring your pets for their yearly vaccinations. CASH ONLY. Stay protected without leaving your car! DETAILS HERE.
Storytime: The Worrysaurus! Museum of the Southwest, Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am. Cozy up in our calming room for a sweet Saturday morning Storytime! Free with daily admission. INFO HERE.
The Witcher In Concert. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30, performance starts at 7:30. The Witcher in Concert is coming to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt! Witness the open-world RPG’s timeless score brought to life with a live orchestra performance, featuring special appearances by Polish folk metal band Percival, the original co-composers of the game’s soundtrack. This cinematic experience combines breathtaking in-game visuals with live music, making it a must-see event for fans of The Witcher and epic orchestral performances alike. TICKETS HERE.
Where the Road Ends and The Wild Begins. The Destination. 7pm. This Saturday your summer ends with a big bang at The Destination with an evening of country music. Live on stage, three electrifying artists bringing the HEAT to your ears and the FIRE to your feet. The unstoppable powerhouse – YVERIKA gets the party started; followed by the raw country grit of JESSE JOE; ending with the soul-soaked swagger of BUBBA WESTLY! One night, one stage. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, movement, and memories! Reserve your table today! Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. Bar service and food are always available. TICKETS HERE.
Jaws – 50th Anniversary Slasher Screening. Cinergy Cinemas. 10:30 PM. Join us for a special late-night Slasher Screening of Jaws – 50th Anniversary! Arrive early to participate in pre-show trivia at 10PM for a chance to win prizes. Enjoy our Food & Drink specials! *Food and drink specials vary by location. When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine scientist and grizzled fisherman set out to stop it.Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton. TICKETS HERE.
SUNDAY 8/31
Permian Basin Fair & Expo. Ector County Coliseum. Celebrate the end of summer with 10 days of family fun at the Permian Basin Fair & Expo, a beloved West Texas tradition! From August 29 through September 7, the Ector County Coliseum transforms into a hub of excitement with carnival rides, live music, livestock shows, home and fine arts exhibits, and all your favorite fair food favorites. Bring the whole family for nightly entertainment, youth competitions, arts & crafts, and that unbeatable hometown fair atmosphere. Whether you’re cheering at the rodeo, dancing at a concert, or trying your luck at the midway games, there’s something for everyone. Highlights include: Live concerts and entertainment, carnival rides & games, livestock & youth exhibits, creative arts & cooking competitions, vendors, food trucks & local showcases. TICKETS HERE.
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