We are excited to invite you to our first ever Reading Club! This event will be March 28th at 10am for ages 0-5 and their parents. Join us for a fun story, craft, and your morning snack time!

This event is free and open to the public, so tell bring your friends and families

Join us on March 27th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM for an action-packed evening with Sonic the Hedgehog!

When: March 27th 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Mr. Gatti’s Pizza – Midland

Bring the whole family for a night of fun, photos, and all your favorite pizza! Sonic will be there to meet fans, take pictures, and speed up the excitement. Don’t miss out on the fun—grab your friends and come race over!

Photo Ops with Sonic
Delicious Pizza & Games
Family-Friendly Fun

Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience! Join us for an action-packed space adventure where you’ll take on a thrilling space mission challenge, meet astronaut Terry Virts during a live Q&A, dive into hands-on space activities, and snap a selfie with Space Nation astronauts in their space suits. Adults will have the chance to win the grand prize of a VIP ticket worth $12,500 for the exclusive Moon Pioneers Space Simulation Mission, plus many other exciting prizes for all ages!

Free admission!
Food trucks onsite.

Get ready to Pinch-Peel-Eat-Repeat.  Lots of Crawfish, Music, Beer & Drinks!!!  Hosted by PATRIOT CLEANING SYSTEMS.

$Cash$ Prizes for teams placing 1st, 2nd, 3rd.  Sample all teams crawfish and vote for “People’s Choice” & “Best in Show”.

Enter the Crawfish Eating Competition.  Live Auction benefiting the non-profit organization of The Rig Riders.

For sponsorship info call 432-352-0913.

All-day passes $50/person. Gates, crawfish sampling and music all start at 1 pm, Crawfish Eating Contest at 3 pm, Live Auction at 6 pm. Upgrade to VIP Deck access for $125/person.

12 and under are admitted free, but must be accompanied by an adult.

What kind of a face would you make if a tickly green bug were sitting on your nose? Or if it were—eek!—inside your shirt? Could you make a scary face to frighten it away? Or, even better, stand up and do the chicken dance? Yes? Then better get to it! This exuberant, interactive picture book starring a bossy little ladybug and a GIANT hungry frog will have kids leaping up and down and out of their seats to dance and make silly scary faces of their own.

No registration required!

Visitors are welcome to the Midland Army Air Field Museum to experience the sights & sounds of WWII. See historic aircraft, military vehicles & tour the museum. Talk to pilots, mechanics, veterans & CAF members about history, being a museum docent, or a career in Aviation. EAA Chapter 123 to provide Young Eagle Flights. Domino's on site to purchase lunch & drinks. Admission is FREE, donations welcome. Aircraft are encouraged to fly-in.

Get Ready for the Ultimate Power Wheels Drag Race! At our next Cars & Coffee
March 22nd from 9AM to 12PM at Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center for a morning filled with horsepower and caffeine! Who said you can’t have fun at 6 mph?

So, charge those batteries, practice your victory dance, and get ready to show off your sweet rides!

Special Event:
Power Wheels Race (11:00AM)
Send us a Direct message
or text to register (432-631-0985)
No registration Fee for all PowerWheels

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

(March 22nd, 2025) ( 9AM - 12PM )(3HRS)

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Cars & Coffee Entry Fee (Car Show): $10

Spectator & Public Parking: Free

All vehicles are welcomed (Bus,Bikes,Trucks, Cars, Spaceships, Tractors, Big Rigs, Forklift, Man lift).

Preregistration here

https://www.txstockrally.com/.../pre-registration-cars...

Or pay at the entrance.

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

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Most importantly, thank you to all of our sponsors!

Sponsors:

STZ Supply CO - Hats / Shirts / Promo Items

Onyx Tint L.L.C - Window Tint / Windshield Repair

The Stroke Shop - Diesel Performance Shop

Topline Garage - Paint & Body Work

Tall City Racing Fuel - Race Fuel

Volkswagen of Midland Odessa - Dealership

HG Signs - Banners / Tents / Building Decals

Exotic Suspensions Inc. -
Custom Builds / Wheels & Tires

PureFrac - OilField

All America Brake & Spring, LLC -
Automotive Maintenance

Walk:
Walk will begin and end at the VFW Post 4149
Registration 9am - 10am
Walk 10am - 11am

Lunch:
11am - 12pm

Ride: KSU at 12pm

$20 per person walk and ride registration.
Includes T-Shirt and Pin

$10 Meal Plate per person

Non Participants $10 a shirt

🦊 How Animals Adapt | Zoology | March 21st
Survival in the wild isn’t just about luck—animals use seasonal adaptations to thrive. From growing thicker fur in winter to migrating for food, nature is full of fascinating survival strategies. Join us as we uncover the incredible ways wildlife adjusts to changing conditions.

This season of Playtime at The Playa is all about cycles in nature—the patterns, rhythms, and systems that keep our environment thriving. From the life cycle of trees and flowers to the way animals adapt through the seasons, we’ll uncover the hidden connections that shape our world.

Each session will highlight a different cycle, whether it’s the water cycle nourishing plants, the food chain transferring energy, or the rock cycle shaping the land beneath us. By exploring these natural processes, young learners will gain a deeper understanding of how everything in nature is interconnected. By the end of the season, families will leave with cherished memories, practical sustainability skills, and a deeper appreciation for the ecosystems around them.

Program Details

Playtime at the Playa is a free, open-play program designed for young learners and their caregivers to explore, discover, and connect with nature! As part of the WILD at The Preserve outdoor education series, these sessions provide hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship.

📅 Schedule: Alternating Fridays (March-May)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: The Preserve’s Outdoor Classroom, Midland, TX
💰 Cost: FREE (registration & reservation required)

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 6pm. 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.

Join us as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Permian Basin Comic Con! Hosted by the Midland Horseshoe arena March 14th-16th, 2025! This year we will have over 200+ vendors, Celebrity guests, Family activities, performances, after parties and more!

What kind of a face would you make if a tickly green bug were sitting on your nose? Or if it were—eek!—inside your shirt? Could you make a scary face to frighten it away? Or, even better, stand up and do the chicken dance? Yes? Then better get to it! This exuberant, interactive picture book starring a bossy little ladybug and a GIANT hungry frog will have kids leaping up and down and out of their seats to dance and make silly scary faces of their own.

No registration required!

Bring the kiddos by the store to create wooden birdhouses for Spring. We’ll have the supplies ready when you get here, so you just need to show up. We’ll also have tasty treats for you to enjoy!

*all craft supplies provided free of charge, no registration required

Join us as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Permian Basin Comic Con! Hosted by the Midland Horseshoe arena March 14th-16th, 2025! This year we will have over 200+ vendors, Celebrity guests, Family activities, performances, after parties and more!

SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5k/10k/1k

Whether you've committed to running your first 5k, trying your luck at a 10k, or interested in a 1k fun run for the kids, we have a race for the entire family!

Dress up in your lucky green and join this family friendly race to benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign scholarship program. Every dollar raised helps to do so much more for our community including teaching a child to swim, providing childcare for working parents, and improving a senior's quality of life. Let's race for a happier and healthier life for all!

Event shirt included plus a finisher medal for first 300 runners!

Event details and schedule
START AND FINISH AT BOWIE ELEMENTARY
8:00am….. Late Registration & Packet Pick Up
9:00am….. Kids 1k Fun Run
9:20am….. 10k Run
9:30am….. 5k Run/Walk

PACKET PICK UP
Friday, March 14th
8am-6pm at Midland YMCA

Wear your Green and Join us for our St. Patricks Party on Friday, March 14th from 7-11pm!
We are going to have Blackout Skates, a Scavenger Hunt, and Fun Games!

$10 Admission
$2 Regular Skate Rental
$5 Roller Blade Rental

*We are CASH ONLY
**We do enforce a dresscode

Join us as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Permian Basin Comic Con! Hosted by the Midland Horseshoe arena March 14th-16th, 2025! This year we will have over 200+ vendors, Celebrity guests, Family activities, performances, after parties and more!

Mark your calendars, gather up your familia, and come meet the real voice of Dolores Madrigal from Disney’s Encanto!

This FREE EVENT will include 2 different meet and greet sessions for children and families to get a photo with Adassa, an autographed poster, and the opportunity to tell her much they love her movie!

We encourage the community to dress up as their favorite characters from Encanto and get ready to talk all about Bruno with the REAL cousin Dolores Madrigal!

Made possible by our friends at The Agency, Kerri Payne James Real Estate Team who have sponsored her whole trip! Thank you!

Let's share a Movie in the Park! Thursday, March 13 in Centennial Park Midland - bring your lawn chair or blankets. We'll bring the popcorn, pickles and water - grab them at concessions at no charge! Movie starts at dusk. Come around 7:30pm for a PBS KIDS activity next to the concession stand.

Free event

Join us for the FREE Public Community Event-KARAOKE NIGHT, hosted by Average DJ Jake. All you need to do is sign up, choose your song, and shine on stage!

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

Karaoke night season is sponsored by Patriot Cleaning Systems, LLC.

FREE Admission! Over 200 booths to shop from!
Saturday March 8th 9-6, Sunday March 9th 10-4

Something Great is coming to Midland this Spring!

Join us for the World Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet!

Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, an all-star creative team, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and lavish, groundbreaking sets. The original score evokes the energy and atmosphere of the 1920s.

World Ballet Company’s “The Great Gatsby” is a must-see feast for the eyes. Get your tickets today and be among the first to experience this lavish new production!

*The Creative Team of The Great Gatsby: Renowned choreographer Ilya Zhivoy captures the passion of the central love story with a sensual, dynamic style. Celebrated LA-based film and TV composer Anna Drubich, whose work includes the music for the 2023 Oscar-winning Navalny documentary, makes her ballet debut with a rich, lively score that embraces the sounds of the Jazz Age. Theatrical costume designs by Sonya Vartanyan complete the production with sumptuousness and fling.

**About the Company: Based in Los Angeles, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, the World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries.

To date, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 300 cities, reaching an audience of more than 450,000, many of whom are first-time attendees to a ballet.

Duration: 2 hours (including 20-minute intermission)
Audience: For ages 8 & over

All Ages painting session: Enjoy some down time with your kids and get creative painting this fun painting with us. We will guide you & your child step-by-step and help when needed! 

We PAINT for FUN!

Class is recommended for ages 6 & up. Younger children welcome with a parent to assist. 

What kind of a face would you make if a tickly green bug were sitting on your nose? Or if it were—eek!—inside your shirt? Could you make a scary face to frighten it away? Or, even better, stand up and do the chicken dance? Yes? Then better get to it! This exuberant, interactive picture book starring a bossy little ladybug and a GIANT hungry frog will have kids leaping up and down and out of their seats to dance and make silly scary faces of their own.

No registration required!

Looking for a fun, creative time for your child? Sign them up to come paint this awesome painting with us. Our fun instructor will guide your mini-picasso step-by-step in creating their masterpiece and help when needed! They will begin to learn brush techniques, and how to use a variety of art materials in our fun and encouraging painting environment. Colors options will be availabe so that your little one can personalize their painting.  Our only goal is for your child to leave with paintings that they had a fun time creating! 

Feel free to bring food and/or drinks along with you to make your experience more fun! 

We PAINT for FUN!

Class is recommended for ages 2 - 5 years of age. Older siblings are welcome to attend as well.  If you would like to add additional children/painters just select to upgrade. 

FREE Admission! Over 200 booths to shop from!
Saturday March 8th 9-6, Sunday March 9th 10-4

I bet you could use a night out. How about a night out without the kids? Enjoy a night out on the town with peace of mind that your kids are having fun at Kids Night Out at The Studio. KNO gives your children ages 4 to 14 a chance to get out of the house, and off their devices to have some fun with other kids. Each KNO will feature painting, games, crafts, and a slime bar. Pizza can be purchased for $5 at the front desk or you may pack your child a dinner. Drop off @ 6:00pm. Pick-up @ 9:00pm. Dress for a mess please! We do our best to keep your kids clean but we do make messes so you don't have to! Play clothes are best. For more information text our Party Planner @ 432-312-0273 Register Now to reserve your child's spot. Limited space is available! 

Get creative and make your own colorful, crunchy jewelry using rainbow cereal! A fun and charming craft for all ages!

Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students, ages 0- 5.

Cut, fold, and arrange a vivid bouquet of paper flowers that will bloom forever!

Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students

Open to students ages 4-12

Cut, fold, and arrange a vivid bouquet of paper flowers that will bloom forever!

Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students

Open to students ages 4-12