The Top 10 Events Happening in Midland/Odessa This Weekend

If you're looking for the funnest events for this weekend, check out the list below!

1
Phillip Phillips in Concert in Midland
September 9, 7:00PM
PLACE: Midland County Horseshoe Arena, 2514 Arena Trail, Midland, Texas 79701
This is your chance to see Phillip Phillips in concert here in the Permian Basin. He’s taking the stage to benefit the MISD Education Foundation. Doors open at 7
2
Permian Basin Fair
September 8th - 16th
PLACE: Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, TX 79762
The annual Permian Basin Fair returns with all the rides, food, performers and more that you've grown to expect.
3
Septemberfest
September 8th-10th
PLACE: Museum of the Southwest, 1705 W. Missouri Ave. Midland, TX 79701
SeptemberFest is coming back to Midland and this year, it's called "Sunsets and Skylines". There will be a preview party on Friday which will include a silent auction and then SeptemberFest will run all weekend long at the Museum of the Southwest!
4
The Peddler Show
September 8th-10th
PLACE: Midland County Horseshoe Arena, 2514 Arena Trail, Midland, Texas 79701
The Peddler Show returns to the Permian Basin and this is the time to find those one-of-a-kind gifts and see the latest fall trends!
5
UFC 215 Watching Party
September 9, 8:00PM
PLACE: Bottoms Up Bar & Grill, 4101 E 52nd St, Odessa, Texas 79762
Watch UFC 215: Johnson vs Borg and Nunes vs Shevchenko 2 on the big screens and there will be no cover so make sure to get there early!
6
Ground Zero 360: A 9/11 Retrospective
September 11, 6:30PM
PLACE: Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79762
Join fellow West Texans in both remembering the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and witness the official opening of the "Ground Zero 360" exhibition. There will be a procession from UTPB to the Museum for a formal memorial service.
7
Harvey Victim Fundraiser
September 9, 11:00AM
PLACE: Fannin Elementary, 2400 Fannin Ave, Midland, TX 79705
Help the victims of Hurricane Harvey by taking part in this fundraiser. Shop five retailers for all types of clothes and a portion of the profits will go to the JJ Watt You Caring Foundation.
8
Public Paintball Party
September 9, 10:00AM
PLACE: Odessa Area Outdoor Gun Range,18200 W INTERSTATE 20, Odessa, Texas 79763
Not only will be there Pro and Rec fields, there will be food trucks, music, jumpers and free keg beer while supplies last so bring the whole family.
Pro field: Team vs Team, 1v1, 2v2, etc + King of the Hill game mode
Rec field: Team vs Team, 1v1, 2v2, etc + Briefcase game mode

AS ALWAYS: Bring any RV, camper, shade, tent, awning, BBQ pit, ice chest, etc to make yourself comfortable!
9
Adventures in Writing: Spooky Stories
September 11, 4:30PM
PLACE: Midland County Library, 301 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701
This is a free writing workshop for kids age 8-12 at the Downtown Library. This is part of a five week program that'll teach your kids how to write their very own spooky stories.
Sessions will take place on September 11th, September 18th, September 25th, October 2nd, and October 9th.
10
Creepy Crawler or Feelin Witchie
September 9, 10:00AM
PLACE: Happy Everything, 6110 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX 79762
Join your friends for a fun Pick and Paint!

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