Upcoming events.

Find things to do any day of the week in Midland, Texas. From family-friendly fun to live music, sports, or a date night out.

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July Third Thursday Reading Program
Jul
17

July Third Thursday Reading Program

Please join us for our next Third Thursday Reading Program on July 17th! We'll be reading "America the Beautiful" by Cholena Rose Dare. Our guest reader will be Danna Lizalde with the Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin. As always, children in attendance will receive a free copy of the featured book and participate in a related activity! This time, we'll be making liberty bells! We'll see you right here on July 17th at 5:30!

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Open Mic Night
Jul
17

Open Mic Night

Join us for the FREE public community event open mic night, hosted by Christy Lewis. Bring your instrument or voice and showcase your skills on stage! Any style welcome. Sound and stage provided.

Doors open at 6 PM. Family and pet friendly. Bar service and food always available on-site.

Open Mic Night season is sponsored by Bear Claw Knife & Shear, Pro-Tek Field Services and Revamp of Midland.

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Movies in the Park
Jul
17

Movies in the Park

Get ready to build the perfect movie night—block by block!—Thursday, July 17 at Centennial Park Midland.

8PM - Basin PBS Education/KIDS - Activities/Episodes

8:55PM - Feature Film

Bring your blanket or lawn chair—the movie starts at dusk!

Free popcorn, pickles, and water.

Thanks to sponsors H-E-B and ExxonMobil!

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Family Fridays
Jul
18

Family Fridays

🧪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fridays Are Back This Summer! ☀️🔬

Looking for fun that’s educational AND exciting? Join us every Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM for Family Fridays—a weekly adventure packed with hands-on activities, interactive experiments, and discovery for all ages!

✨ Perfect for curious kids and engaged grown-ups🧠 Explore new themes each week🎉 FREE with admission!

Make Fridays your favorite day of the week—learning has never been this fun!

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Tropical Summer Party
Jul
18

Tropical Summer Party

Get ready, Midland — PIKACHU, LEONARDO , and the sauciest new slice on the block, SAUCY SAM are throwing the ultimate pizza party!

Mr. Gatti’s Pizza – Midland
Friday, July 18 | 5PM–8PM

With every Kids Buffet purchase, you'll get a $5 game card!
(Everyone must purchase a buffet to enter – valid for ages 12 & under)

Don't miss the fun, games, and character meet & greets!
Tag your pizza crew and let’s make it a night to remember!

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Into the Woods
Jul
18

Into the Woods

The performance of Into the Woods is directed by Adam Sahli and will open at the Davis Theatre I on July 11th, 2025.

Fairy tale characters venture into the woods to get their wish and learn the true meaning of happily-ever-after.

**Parental discretion is advised for depictions of violence.

Pay-What-You-Can Performance on Sunday, July 13th, 2025

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Summer Mummers: Debauchery on the Drawbridge
Jul
18

Summer Mummers: Debauchery on the Drawbridge

Shows are running June 6th through August 30th, 2025 every Friday and Saturday. The event begins at 7:30 PM!

Know Before You Go

#1 – You must have your I.D. on your person to consume alcohol.

#2 – No smoking inside the building.

#3 – No beverages may pass through the doors of the theatre
(either in or out). This includes non-alcoholic beverages.

#4 – In fact—no outside food or drink may be brought into the theatre – period.

#5 – Popcorn!
Only throw during Intermissions.
No throwing anything if seated in the Balcony.
Do not scoop up popcorn from the floor.
Do not throw wadded-up bags or cups.

#6 – To Be Safe – please remove jewelry from fingers, necks, and ears – popcorn wars can get rambunctious.

HAVE FUN, but be respectful of others and keep quiet during the show. Event Staff are volunteers with your safety and enjoyment in mind. Please respond promptly and courteously to any instruction received from them.

Most lost items are lost forever among the drifts of popcorn at your feet. However, if you ignore our suggestion and lose something of value, call the Midland Community Theatre Box Office, (432) 570-4111.

Dress is casual. Do not wear anything grease will ruin.

Sandals and flip flops are not recommended.

Must be present to win the evening’s door prizes, but still eligible to win a Raffle Prize!

Everyone must have a ticket, including babies who will be held on your lap the entire evening.

All sales are final. NO CASH REFUNDS.

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Storytime: You're My Little Firecracker
Jul
19

Storytime: You're My Little Firecracker

"You're My Little Firecracker" is a children's picture book that celebrates a parent's love for their child, using the metaphor of a "firecracker" to represent their child's bright, energetic, and joyful personality, often with a festive Fourth of July theme featuring colorful imagery and rhyming text that emphasizes the child's special spark and how they bring light and excitement to their life. 

No registration required!

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WTMX 2025 Night Race Series
Jul
19

WTMX 2025 Night Race Series

WTMX 2025 Night Race Series
Presented by West Texas Motocross & Family PowerSports

Get ready to light up the track! The WTMX 2025 Night Series is back with high-octane summer racing action under the West Texas stars. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or beginner, there’s a class for everyone in this four-night series.

Event Dates:
Round 1: Saturday, June 21
Round 2: Saturday, July 19
Round 3: Saturday, August 16
Awards & Free Practice: Sunday, August 17

Schedule (Each Race Night):
Gates Open: 3:00 PM
Practice Begins: 5:00 PM (One round per class)
Mandatory Riders Meeting: Immediately after practice
Racing Starts: 6:30 PM

$10 Gate Fee
$40 Entry Fee (per class)

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Summer Mummers: Debauchery on the Drawbridge
Jul
19

Summer Mummers: Debauchery on the Drawbridge

Shows are running June 6th through August 30th, 2025 every Friday and Saturday. The event begins at 7:30 PM!

Know Before You Go

#1 – You must have your I.D. on your person to consume alcohol.

#2 – No smoking inside the building.

#3 – No beverages may pass through the doors of the theatre
(either in or out). This includes non-alcoholic beverages.

#4 – In fact—no outside food or drink may be brought into the theatre – period.

#5 – Popcorn!
Only throw during Intermissions.
No throwing anything if seated in the Balcony.
Do not scoop up popcorn from the floor.
Do not throw wadded-up bags or cups.

#6 – To Be Safe – please remove jewelry from fingers, necks, and ears – popcorn wars can get rambunctious.

HAVE FUN, but be respectful of others and keep quiet during the show. Event Staff are volunteers with your safety and enjoyment in mind. Please respond promptly and courteously to any instruction received from them.

Most lost items are lost forever among the drifts of popcorn at your feet. However, if you ignore our suggestion and lose something of value, call the Midland Community Theatre Box Office, (432) 570-4111.

Dress is casual. Do not wear anything grease will ruin.

Sandals and flip flops are not recommended.

Must be present to win the evening’s door prizes, but still eligible to win a Raffle Prize!

Everyone must have a ticket, including babies who will be held on your lap the entire evening.

All sales are final. NO CASH REFUNDS.

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Into the Woods
Jul
19

Into the Woods

The performance of Into the Woods is directed by Adam Sahli and will open at the Davis Theatre I on July 11th, 2025.

Fairy tale characters venture into the woods to get their wish and learn the true meaning of happily-ever-after.

**Parental discretion is advised for depictions of violence.

Pay-What-You-Can Performance on Sunday, July 13th, 2025

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Into the Woods
Jul
20

Into the Woods

The performance of Into the Woods is directed by Adam Sahli and will open at the Davis Theatre I on July 11th, 2025.

Fairy tale characters venture into the woods to get their wish and learn the true meaning of happily-ever-after.

**Parental discretion is advised for depictions of violence.

Pay-What-You-Can Performance on Sunday, July 13th, 2025

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Cinema Under the Stars : Wreck it Ralph & Dungeons & Dragons
Jul
20

Cinema Under the Stars : Wreck it Ralph & Dungeons & Dragons

Join us INSIDE the Wagner Noël PAC theater for the first Cinema Under the Stars of the summer season with a summer fun themed day!

3:30 PM: Wreck It Ralph (2012)

6:00 PM: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)

Enjoy FREE popcorn from Complex Community Federal Credit Union! This event is proudly supported by funding from Odessa Arts!

Food trucks will be parked in the Wagner Noël PAC parking lot. Please note food trucks are independently operated, Wagner Noël PAC is not responsible for their pricing or service.

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1950s Summer Movie Series- Dracula
Jul
22

1950s Summer Movie Series- Dracula

The Bush Family Home State Historic Site announces a new program coming this summer. Four movies from the 1950s will be shown in the backyard of the home. This year’s theme is monster movies. All guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and snacks. Each event will be from 6:30-9:00 pm.

During the series, the dates, topics and speakers will be:
June 10 – The Thing from Another World (1951)
June 24 – Creature from The Black Lagoon (1954)
July 8 – Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
July 22 – Dracula (1958)

Activites associated with each movie will be available at each movie screening. Those include:
• An activity and craft about flying saucers using paper plates, frisbees, and a boomerang for The Thing from Another World.
• A water activity and fossil craft using air dry clay for the Creature from The Black Lagoon.
• An experiment and a craft for the Curse of Frankenstein.
• A movie poster design activity for Dracula.

Movie going was a major social event, with many people attending theaters regularly. Because tv ownership went up in the 1950s, theaters added to the experience with the introduction of cinerama, 3D, and other widescreen technologies. Even George W. Bush would ride his bike downtown Midland to see cowboy serials and science fiction movies.

“The Summer Movie Series is meant to showcase the entertainment in theaters while the Bush family lived in Midland in the 1950s,” said Site Educator Chase Kirby. “It will be fun for the whole family, young or old.”

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Family Fridays
Jul
25

Family Fridays

🧪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fridays Are Back This Summer! ☀️🔬

Looking for fun that’s educational AND exciting? Join us every Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM for Family Fridays—a weekly adventure packed with hands-on activities, interactive experiments, and discovery for all ages!

✨ Perfect for curious kids and engaged grown-ups🧠 Explore new themes each week🎉 FREE with admission!

Make Fridays your favorite day of the week—learning has never been this fun!

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Summer Mummers: Debauchery on the Drawbridge
Jul
25

Summer Mummers: Debauchery on the Drawbridge

Shows are running June 6th through August 30th, 2025 every Friday and Saturday. The event begins at 7:30 PM!

Know Before You Go

#1 – You must have your I.D. on your person to consume alcohol.

#2 – No smoking inside the building.

#3 – No beverages may pass through the doors of the theatre
(either in or out). This includes non-alcoholic beverages.

#4 – In fact—no outside food or drink may be brought into the theatre – period.

#5 – Popcorn!
Only throw during Intermissions.
No throwing anything if seated in the Balcony.
Do not scoop up popcorn from the floor.
Do not throw wadded-up bags or cups.

#6 – To Be Safe – please remove jewelry from fingers, necks, and ears – popcorn wars can get rambunctious.

HAVE FUN, but be respectful of others and keep quiet during the show. Event Staff are volunteers with your safety and enjoyment in mind. Please respond promptly and courteously to any instruction received from them.

Most lost items are lost forever among the drifts of popcorn at your feet. However, if you ignore our suggestion and lose something of value, call the Midland Community Theatre Box Office, (432) 570-4111.

Dress is casual. Do not wear anything grease will ruin.

Sandals and flip flops are not recommended.

Must be present to win the evening’s door prizes, but still eligible to win a Raffle Prize!

Everyone must have a ticket, including babies who will be held on your lap the entire evening.

All sales are final. NO CASH REFUNDS.

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Storytime: You're My Little Firecracker
Jul
26

Storytime: You're My Little Firecracker

"You're My Little Firecracker" is a children's picture book that celebrates a parent's love for their child, using the metaphor of a "firecracker" to represent their child's bright, energetic, and joyful personality, often with a festive Fourth of July theme featuring colorful imagery and rhyming text that emphasizes the child's special spark and how they bring light and excitement to their life. 

No registration required!

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Summer Mummers: Debauchery on the Drawbridge
Jul
26

Summer Mummers: Debauchery on the Drawbridge

Shows are running June 6th through August 30th, 2025 every Friday and Saturday. The event begins at 7:30 PM!

Know Before You Go

#1 – You must have your I.D. on your person to consume alcohol.

#2 – No smoking inside the building.

#3 – No beverages may pass through the doors of the theatre
(either in or out). This includes non-alcoholic beverages.

#4 – In fact—no outside food or drink may be brought into the theatre – period.

#5 – Popcorn!
Only throw during Intermissions.
No throwing anything if seated in the Balcony.
Do not scoop up popcorn from the floor.
Do not throw wadded-up bags or cups.

#6 – To Be Safe – please remove jewelry from fingers, necks, and ears – popcorn wars can get rambunctious.

HAVE FUN, but be respectful of others and keep quiet during the show. Event Staff are volunteers with your safety and enjoyment in mind. Please respond promptly and courteously to any instruction received from them.

Most lost items are lost forever among the drifts of popcorn at your feet. However, if you ignore our suggestion and lose something of value, call the Midland Community Theatre Box Office, (432) 570-4111.

Dress is casual. Do not wear anything grease will ruin.

Sandals and flip flops are not recommended.

Must be present to win the evening’s door prizes, but still eligible to win a Raffle Prize!

Everyone must have a ticket, including babies who will be held on your lap the entire evening.

All sales are final. NO CASH REFUNDS.

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Parks Legado Farmers Market
Aug
9

Parks Legado Farmers Market

The Parks Legado Town Center is proud to present the 2025 Parks Legado Farmers Market Season! With 5 dates throughout the summer and more vendors than ever, this season is sure to be the best we’ve had!
2025 Dates:
June 14th
July 12th
August 9th
September 13th
October 11th
*All markets will run from 8AM - 12PM

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Into the Woods
Jul
13

Into the Woods

The performance of Into the Woods is directed by Adam Sahli and will open at the Davis Theatre I on July 11th, 2025.

Fairy tale characters venture into the woods to get their wish and learn the true meaning of happily-ever-after.

**Parental discretion is advised for depictions of violence.

Pay-What-You-Can Performance on Sunday, July 13th, 2025

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Into the Woods
Jul
12

Into the Woods

The performance of Into the Woods is directed by Adam Sahli and will open at the Davis Theatre I on July 11th, 2025.

Fairy tale characters venture into the woods to get their wish and learn the true meaning of happily-ever-after.

**Parental discretion is advised for depictions of violence.

Pay-What-You-Can Performance on Sunday, July 13th, 2025

View Event →
Summer Mummers: Debauchery on the Drawbridge
Jul
12

Summer Mummers: Debauchery on the Drawbridge

Shows are running June 6th through August 30th, 2025 every Friday and Saturday. The event begins at 7:30 PM!

Know Before You Go

#1 – You must have your I.D. on your person to consume alcohol.

#2 – No smoking inside the building.

#3 – No beverages may pass through the doors of the theatre
(either in or out). This includes non-alcoholic beverages.

#4 – In fact—no outside food or drink may be brought into the theatre – period.

#5 – Popcorn!
Only throw during Intermissions.
No throwing anything if seated in the Balcony.
Do not scoop up popcorn from the floor.
Do not throw wadded-up bags or cups.

#6 – To Be Safe – please remove jewelry from fingers, necks, and ears – popcorn wars can get rambunctious.

HAVE FUN, but be respectful of others and keep quiet during the show. Event Staff are volunteers with your safety and enjoyment in mind. Please respond promptly and courteously to any instruction received from them.

Most lost items are lost forever among the drifts of popcorn at your feet. However, if you ignore our suggestion and lose something of value, call the Midland Community Theatre Box Office, (432) 570-4111.

Dress is casual. Do not wear anything grease will ruin.

Sandals and flip flops are not recommended.

Must be present to win the evening’s door prizes, but still eligible to win a Raffle Prize!

Everyone must have a ticket, including babies who will be held on your lap the entire evening.

All sales are final. NO CASH REFUNDS.

View Event →
Storytime: You're My Little Firecracker
Jul
12

Storytime: You're My Little Firecracker

"You're My Little Firecracker" is a children's picture book that celebrates a parent's love for their child, using the metaphor of a "firecracker" to represent their child's bright, energetic, and joyful personality, often with a festive Fourth of July theme featuring colorful imagery and rhyming text that emphasizes the child's special spark and how they bring light and excitement to their life. 

No registration required!

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Parks Legado Farmers Market
Jul
12

Parks Legado Farmers Market

The Parks Legado Town Center is proud to present the 2025 Parks Legado Farmers Market Season! With 5 dates throughout the summer and more vendors than ever, this season is sure to be the best we’ve had!
2025 Dates:
June 14th
July 12th
August 9th
September 13th
October 11th
*All markets will run from 8AM - 12PM

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Into the Woods
Jul
11

Into the Woods

The performance of Into the Woods is directed by Adam Sahli and will open at the Davis Theatre I on July 11th, 2025.

Fairy tale characters venture into the woods to get their wish and learn the true meaning of happily-ever-after.

**Parental discretion is advised for depictions of violence.

Pay-What-You-Can Performance on Sunday, July 13th, 2025

View Event →
Summer Mummers: Debauchery on the Drawbridge
Jul
11

Summer Mummers: Debauchery on the Drawbridge

Shows are running June 6th through August 30th, 2025 every Friday and Saturday. The event begins at 7:30 PM!

Know Before You Go

#1 – You must have your I.D. on your person to consume alcohol.

#2 – No smoking inside the building.

#3 – No beverages may pass through the doors of the theatre
(either in or out). This includes non-alcoholic beverages.

#4 – In fact—no outside food or drink may be brought into the theatre – period.

#5 – Popcorn!
Only throw during Intermissions.
No throwing anything if seated in the Balcony.
Do not scoop up popcorn from the floor.
Do not throw wadded-up bags or cups.

#6 – To Be Safe – please remove jewelry from fingers, necks, and ears – popcorn wars can get rambunctious.

HAVE FUN, but be respectful of others and keep quiet during the show. Event Staff are volunteers with your safety and enjoyment in mind. Please respond promptly and courteously to any instruction received from them.

Most lost items are lost forever among the drifts of popcorn at your feet. However, if you ignore our suggestion and lose something of value, call the Midland Community Theatre Box Office, (432) 570-4111.

Dress is casual. Do not wear anything grease will ruin.

Sandals and flip flops are not recommended.

Must be present to win the evening’s door prizes, but still eligible to win a Raffle Prize!

Everyone must have a ticket, including babies who will be held on your lap the entire evening.

All sales are final. NO CASH REFUNDS.

View Event →
Family Fridays
Jul
11

Family Fridays

🧪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fridays Are Back This Summer! ☀️🔬

Looking for fun that’s educational AND exciting? Join us every Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM for Family Fridays—a weekly adventure packed with hands-on activities, interactive experiments, and discovery for all ages!

✨ Perfect for curious kids and engaged grown-ups🧠 Explore new themes each week🎉 FREE with admission!

Make Fridays your favorite day of the week—learning has never been this fun!

View Event →
1950s Summer Movie Series- The Curse of Frankenstein
Jul
8

1950s Summer Movie Series- The Curse of Frankenstein

The Bush Family Home State Historic Site announces a new program coming this summer. Four movies from the 1950s will be shown in the backyard of the home. This year’s theme is monster movies. All guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and snacks. Each event will be from 6:30-9:00 pm.

During the series, the dates, topics and speakers will be:
June 10 – The Thing from Another World (1951)
June 24 – Creature from The Black Lagoon (1954)
July 8 – Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
July 22 – Dracula (1958)

Activites associated with each movie will be available at each movie screening. Those include:
• An activity and craft about flying saucers using paper plates, frisbees, and a boomerang for The Thing from Another World.
• A water activity and fossil craft using air dry clay for the Creature from The Black Lagoon.
• An experiment and a craft for the Curse of Frankenstein.
• A movie poster design activity for Dracula.

Movie going was a major social event, with many people attending theaters regularly. Because tv ownership went up in the 1950s, theaters added to the experience with the introduction of cinerama, 3D, and other widescreen technologies. Even George W. Bush would ride his bike downtown Midland to see cowboy serials and science fiction movies.

“The Summer Movie Series is meant to showcase the entertainment in theaters while the Bush family lived in Midland in the 1950s,” said Site Educator Chase Kirby. “It will be fun for the whole family, young or old.”

View Event →
Storytime: You're My Little Firecracker
Jul
5

Storytime: You're My Little Firecracker

"You're My Little Firecracker" is a children's picture book that celebrates a parent's love for their child, using the metaphor of a "firecracker" to represent their child's bright, energetic, and joyful personality, often with a festive Fourth of July theme featuring colorful imagery and rhyming text that emphasizes the child's special spark and how they bring light and excitement to their life. 

No registration required!

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July Market at the Gardens
Jul
5

July Market at the Gardens

Join us and 25+ locally owned small businesses for our Market at the Gardens event! From 10:00-2:00 on July 5th, we will hosting small businesses in our breezeway. See yourself or a favorite vendor below? Comment and let us know, and tag your page!

BAKED BLISS BREAD
MARTHA'S KITCHEN SALSA
KENLINX
MIDLAND MACS
DR DESIGNS
NNOVY Y MAS
HEATHER'S HOBBY HUT
FARROW FARMS TX
AMBI'S BABY BOWTIQUE
RED BARNDO CO TALLOW
WILDFLOWER WELLNESS
ROADRUNNER TRAIL JEWLERY
THE STUDIO HOME FURNISHINGS
HAPPY CAMPER FRESHIES
GREEN SUGAR CREATIONS
ASHLYN SIMON SOURDOUGH
HOLY GOATS
MELIROSE BOUTIQUE
SUNTIME CREATIONS
BLACK OBSIDIAN
ELLA AND ELOISE
PUCKER UP LEMONADES
GRAND COMPANIONS
JANINE'S GIFTS

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Star-Spangled Salute
Jul
4

Star-Spangled Salute

Let freedom ring by celebrating Independence Day in American Spirit in downtown Midland at the 2025 Star-Spangled Salute!

This family-friendly event begins with the 62nd Annual Children's Sidewalk Parade and closes with fireworks sparkling in the West Texas night sky.

Delicious food and beverages from local vendors and a family fun zone will make your Independence Day exciting and memorable.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy live music from local bands during the evening concert.

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Storytime: There's a Monster in Your Book
Jun
28

Storytime: There's a Monster in Your Book

"There's a Monster in Your Book" is an interactive children's picture book where a mischievous little monster has invaded the pages, and the reader must actively participate by tilting, shaking, and spinning the book to try and get the monster out, making it a fun and engaging story that encourages physical interaction with the book while trying to "remove" the cute, playful monster. 

No registration required!

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Hogs & Dogs - Midland Motorcycle Meet
Jun
28

Hogs & Dogs - Midland Motorcycle Meet

Join us at Family PowerSports Midland for a laid-back morning of bikes, brews, and good company. We'll have fresh kolaches, donuts, and coffee proudly sponsored by Black Rifle Coffee Company.

Bring your ride, show off your setup, and swap stories with fellow riders. You're welcome to hang at one location or swing by both – while there’s no official or organized ride between the Midland and Odessa stores, riders are welcome to make the trip on their own terms. Ride smart, ride safe, and ride at your own risk.

Whether you're here for the caffeine, the chrome, or just the community – we’re glad to have you

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Cars and Coffee / Mini Bike Racing
Jun
28

Cars and Coffee / Mini Bike Racing

Calling all mini bike enthusiasts! Next month at Wagner Noel, it’s your time to shine at our Cars and Coffee event! Get ready for some adrenaline-pumping mini bike races! Bring the fam for a morning of mini bikes, fresh coffee, and good vibes. This is gonna be a blast, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Special Event:
Mini bike Racing
West Texas Mini Bike Association

(June 28, 2025) ( 9AM - 12PM )(3HRS)

Location: Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midland, TX 79707

Vendor Spots & Food Trucks
Send us a Direct message
or text (432-631-0985)

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