August: Things to do in Midland, Texas
Just as fast as the hot temperatures and the long nights of summer fun came to Midland, they are fading off with school starting for the kiddos this month.
Soak in the last few days of summer vacation with all of the fun events happening around the Tall City this month before getting back into the swing of things! Might we suggest popping into our Midland AF End-of-Summer Luau on August 6th?!
Here’s a list of things of upcoming events in Midland, Texas for August:
Did we miss a local event for August? Email us and we’ll make sure to highlight it in our weekly newsletter.
Sunday, August 1
Midland Bridal Show @ Bush Convention Center
For all the soon-to-be brides and wedding planners, this expo will give you tons of inspo for your upcoming event.
Monday, August 2-4
T Bar M Discover Camp @ Midland Bible Church
T Bar M Camp is coming to Midland! This camp is similar to other T Bar M Camps but closer to home. Spots are filling up, so get your child registered!
Tuesday, August 3
“Life on the Streets- Homeless in Midland, Texas”- Artist Reception @ Sibley Nature Center
Local photographer, Conrad Coleman took inspiration from his wife’s volunteer work to show what homelessness is like in Midland.
Thursday, August 5
Unity Night @ The Destination Midland
Enjoy an open mic and open art night at The Destination Midland on the first Thursday of every month! With food trucks, drinks, live music, and live art close out the summer season at Unity Night.
T Bar M Discover Camp @ Midland Bible Church
T Bar M Camp is coming to Midland! This camp is similar to other T Bar M Camps but closer to home. Spots are filling up, so get your child registered!
Friday, August 6
Midland AF: End of Summer Luau @ Arts Council of Midland
We must say, this will be the luau to be at to end the summer! With a pig roast, Hawaiian cocktails, grass skirts, lawn games, costume contests, and prizes, what more could you want?! It’s going to be epic and we would love to see you there! Tickets are available here!
Koe Wetzel at West Texas Summer Blowout @ the Midland Horseshoe
In part 3 of the West Texas Summer Blowout at the Horseshoe, country singer Koe Wetzel is performing his hits such as Kuntry & Wistern and February 28, 2016!
Back to School Bash with YMCA @ the Midland YMCA
Pull out the swim towels and sunscreen one last time before school starts! Dinner and a giant inflatable water slide will be in attendance, will you?
Summer Mummers @ the Yucca Theatre
Enjoy the final month of Summer Mummers before the final show in September. Wear your best popcorn-throwing clothes for this one!
Basin Pride: Alice in Prideland Pre-Party @ Midland Beer Garden
Before heading out to the Basin Pride Celebration on Saturday, kick things off with the pre-party at Midland Beer Garden!
Saturday, August 7
Dueling Pianos @ Ranchland Hills Golf Club
A night of entertainment brought to you by the Killer Keyz and Dueling Pianos at Ranchland Hills with an included buffet dinner!
Jeremy Camp @ First Baptist Church of Midland
Grammy-nominated CCM artist is offering a free concert at FBC Midland this August! This event is free to the community.
Summer Mummers @ the Yucca Theatre
Enjoy the final month of Summer Mummers before the final show in September. Wear your best popcorn-throwing clothes for this one!
Midland Downtown Farmers Market @ Museum of the Southwest
Every Saturday morning you can find local produce and wares at the Midland Downtown Farmers Market. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the coolest part of a West Texas day in August.
Basin Pride @ Noël Heritage Plaza
Celebrate Basin Pride this year at the Noël Heritage Plaza alongside everyone at Pride Center West Texas.
Silver Spur: Gun and Blade Show @ Midland Horseshoe
Buy, sell, and trade everything from guns, knives, jewelry, and much more this weekend! With tons of vendors, get ready to shop til you drop!
Lo. Street Market @ Downtown Micro Market
Llamas, a foam fiesta, vendors, a splash pad, AND live music? What more could you want to wrap up this summer.
Sunday, August 8
Silver Spur: Gun and Blade Show @ Midland Horseshoe
Buy, sell, and trade everything from guns, knives, jewelry, and much more this weekend! With tons of vendors, get ready to shop til you drop!
Clay Walker @ Midland Horseshoe
Clay Walker will take the stage at the Midland Horseshoe Amphitheatre along with a special guest, Rick Trevino this weekend! Tickets are on sale now.
Rauw Alejandro @ The Hacienda
A world tour stop right in the Permian Basin! Head over to the Hacienda this Sunday for some great music and a great time.
Yoga in Nature @ Sibley Nature Center
Take a moment to inhale and exhale the beauty of West Texas nature at Sibley this Sunday. BYOM! (Bring your own mat).
Tuesday, August 10
Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Payton @ MC Carassco Room
Join Mayor Patrick Payton at his new town hall meeting to voice your concerns and get involved in the community!
Anthus Health Talks @ Anthus Midland
Jon Anthus Midland for a talk on genetic predisposition and neural inflammation. This free event is open to everyone!
Tales and Trails @ Sibley Nature Center
Storytime for ages 2-4 complete with games, crafts, and a walk on the trail!
Wednesday, August 11
Beginner Drawing Class @ Midland Downtown Library
Bring your paper and pencil to learn the basics of drawing. No experience is needed for this class.
Thursday, August 12
The Grand Dubois @ MC Chap Center
Get ready to be in awe of this duo who made an appearance in The Greatest Showman! With food trucks and free admission, this will make for a night of fun.
An Evening with Taya Kyle @ Midland Horseshoe
Centers for Children and Families presents an evening with Taya Kyle, best-selling author, and the wife to the late Chris Kyle, or the American Sniper.
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series with Laura Lewis @ Petroleum Museum
Bring your own lunch in this month’s lecture series with author, Laura Lewis. Drinks and dessert will be provided and admission is free.
Theater Thursday @ Sibley Nature Center
Sibley will be showing “Night on Earth” with free popcorn and lots of fun!
Friday, August 13
Randy Rogers Band @ The Hacienda
Randy Rogers Band and opener, Wade Bowen take the stage at The Hacienda.
Summer Mummers @ the Yucca Theatre
Enjoy the final month of Summer Mummers before the final show in September. Wear your best popcorn-throwing clothes for this one!
Saturday, August 14
Midland County Bash @ Midland Horseshoe
The bash returns after a year away with free food, games, and fun in support of the Midland County Sheriff’s Office.
Summer Mummers @ the Yucca Theatre
Enjoy the final month of Summer Mummers before the final show in September. Wear your best popcorn-throwing clothes for this one!
Midland Downtown Farmers Market @ Museum of the Southwest
Every Saturday morning you can find local produce and wares at the Midland Downtown Farmers Market. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the coolest part of a West Texas day in August.
The Stateline Band Texas Dancehall Country @ Destination Midland
Enjoy local food trucks and great music with VIP tickets available!
Sunday, August 15
Yoga in Nature @ Sibley Nature Center
Take a moment to inhale and exhale the beauty of West Texas nature at Sibley this Sunday. BYOM! (Bring your own mat).
Tuesday, August 17
Blippi the Musical @ the Wagner Noël
Children’s favorite, Blippi takes the stage right here in West Texas for fun, confetti, and lots of music!
BAM Night @ Midland Rockhounds
Join BAM Consulting Group for a night of prizes and baseball all for a discounted price.
Thursday, August 19
Third Thursday Reading Program @ George W. Bush Childhood Home
Storytime for children is brought to you by the Laura Bush Literacy Program.
The Unsweet T's @ Cafe at the Gardens
Enjoy dinner at the gardens with a free concert by The Unsweet T’s.
Brown Bag Lecture with Cassie Cox @ Sibley Nature Center
Cassie Cox is a regional interpreter for the Wildlife Department for West Texas State Parks
Friday, August 20
Gerardo Ortiz, La Adictiva, La Fiera de Ojinaga, and Impacto Sinaloense @ The Hacienda
A night of lots of music at The Hacienda! Tickets are available now.
An Evening With the Gatlin Brothers @ The Wagner Noël
Grammy award winners, Larry, Steve, and Rudy will be performing some of their greatest hits live at the Wagner.
Movie in the Park @ Centennial Park
The movie starts at dusk with a showing of Toy Story 4. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets!
Saturday, August 21
Tall City Truckfest @ Midland Horseshoe
The first annual Tall City Truckfest will be bringing you food, trucks, and lots of vendors!
Midland Downtown Farmers Market @ Museum of the Southwest
Every Saturday morning you can find local produce and wares at the Midland Downtown Farmers Market. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the coolest part of a West Texas day in August.
Florida Avenue Market @ MC Cogdell Learning Center
Shop small at Florida Ave. Market with lots of handmade goodies from local businesses!
Camron Stotts Open 5K Run @ Hogan Park
The 4th Annual Camron Stotts 5K race is here again in honor of the life and legacy of local, Camron Stotts.
Desert Vegan 1st Birthday Pop-Up @ Far West Coffee
Join Desert Vegan to celebrate its first birthday with a 100% vegan menu at Far West.
Sunday, August 22
Yoga in Nature @ Sibley Nature Center
Take a moment to inhale and exhale the beauty of West Texas nature at Sibley this Sunday. BYOM! (Bring your own mat).
Friday, August 26
Midland County Fair @ Midland Horseshoe
Celebrate West Texas and Midland with lots of fun, food, farm animals, and live music all weekend long!
Wild for Wildlife: Family Science Night @ Petroleum Museum
You and the entire family can enjoy the night with live exotic animals, experiments, and much more!
Porter’s Hatch Fest @ Porter’s
Join Porter’s for a Hatch Chile Fest in support of MDA. Preorders are available now!
Dodgeball Tournament @ MLK Center
Gather your dodgeball team in this double-elimination tournament for teens and adults.
Friday, August 27
Midland County Fair @ Midland Horseshoe
Celebrate West Texas and Midland with lots of fun, food, farm animals, and live music all weekend long!
Camila and Karla Breu @ The Hacienda
The Latino musical duo takes the stage at The Hacienda! Tickets are available now.
Moms’ Night Out: Birth Stories @ Anthus Midland
Free event is for mothers in all stages of life to join together in motherhood and sisterhood!
Saturday, August 28
Midland Downtown Farmers Market @ Museum of the Southwest
Every Saturday morning you can find local produce and wares at the Midland Downtown Farmers Market. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the coolest part of a West Texas day in August.
Midland County Fair @ Midland Horseshoe
Celebrate West Texas and Midland with lots of fun, food, farm animals, and live music all weekend long! Coffey Anderson takes the stage at 9 pm to bring some great music to your fair fun!
Dodgeball Tournament @ MLK Center
The Midland Parks & Rec department will be hosting a tournament for both teens and adults. Sign-ups are up now!
Sunday, August 29
Midland County Fair @ Midland Horseshoe
Celebrate West Texas and Midland with lots of fun, food, farm animals, and live music all weekend long!
Yoga in Nature @ Sibley Nature Center
Take a moment to inhale and exhale the beauty of West Texas nature at Sibley this Sunday. BYOM! (Bring your own mat).
Take a look at our post on 80+ Things to do this Summer in Midland for some extra activities and our post on West Texas Wine for a boozy day trip to cap off the summer.
In the mood to go for a drive? Check out things to do in Odessa, Texas in August over at Odessa AF!