Healthy Kids Day
The Odessa Family YMCA's Annual Healthy Kids Day is back and better than ever! Join us on Saturday, April 26th, from 9 AM – 12 PM at Mike Neely Park for a fun-filled day packed with:
Exciting Activities & Games
Live Entertainment
Raffle Prizes
Health & Wellness Resources
FREE Family-Friendly Fun
Let’s keep our minds and bodies active as we kick off summer together!
Egg Painting
Bring your creativity and spring spirit to this family-friendly event, where you'll enjoy crafting vibrant, unique egg designs just in time for Easter!
What to expect:
- Bounce House
- Face Painting
- Complimentary food and drinks to keep you refreshed!
- A special meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny!
Don't miss out on this unforgettable afternoon of creativity and community!
Please bring your family and friends and make some memories together!
Party in the Parking Lot
Harmony Home CAC's Party in the Parking Lot is a free family-friendly event for the whole community to hang out, have fun, and bring awareness to child abuse prevention in the Permian Basin.
During the event, we will be announcing the winners of the 2025 Child Abuse Awareness Coloring Contest for grade levels Kinder through 5th and awarding them with prizes sponsored by Complex Community Federal Credit Union.
You won’t want to miss this family bonding day full of music, games, food, raffles, prizes, local resources, and fun for all ages!
For questions, please email katelyn@hhcac.org or call 432-333-5233.
Easter Egg Hunt and Photos
Join us for another exciting Easter event!! Come out and take a FREE photo with the Easter Bunny! Jump in the bounce house, participate in a bunny hop race, get your face painted and join in on the egg hunt!!
Proclamation Reading
Kick-off Child Abuse Awareness Month and plant a pinwheel garden with our city leaders. This is a free event for all. Donuts will be provided.
Odessa College Community Fun Day
We’re bringing the fun to Sherwood Park on March 29 from 11 AM - 1 PM for Odessa College Community Fun Day!
Join us for:
Free Food
Jumpers & Kids Activities
Free T-Shirts
Good Vibes & Great Company
Aviation Discovery Day
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.
Build a Birdhouse
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
Briarpatch Trade Days
Join us at our Spring show Saturday March 8, 2025 from 9-6 and Sunday March 9, 2025 from 10-4. Ector Co. Coliseum Buildings D & E
Admission is FREE! Bring the Family!
There is something for everyone including home decor, handmade items, baked goods, jewelry, crafts, clothes, hats, candles, knives & more!
Storytime: Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
This is a special storytime. It’s a birthday party! Join the Library to read books and then head down to the basement for crafts and goodie bags to celebrate all things Dr. Seuss.
Family Craft Night: Tin Foil Heart
Can you use tin foil to make a pretty heart? Bring the family and join the Ector County Library @ 4:30 to see what you can create!
Storytime: Valentine's
Join the Ector County Library @ 10:00 AM for a storytime about Valentine’s Day and love.
Knit and Stitch
Join the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful experience at our Knit and Stitch event! Whether you're a knitter, quilter, stitcher, or just curious about the craft, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the world of fiber arts. All skill levels are welcome—from novices eager to learn to experts willing to share their wisdom.
Art Tales: Angus Lost
Join the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale.
Family Science Night
Science Behind Sports Family Science Night at the Petroleum Museum, where hands-on learning meets athletic fun! Families will engage in thrilling activities like Catapult Bowling, Ski Jumping Straw Rockets, and engineering your own Tennis Ball Tower. Explore the world of sports while engaging in topics like force, physics, stability, balance and more! Admission is FREE thanks to our generous sponsor, Chevron!
Art Tales: Elemenopeo
Join the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale.
Art Talk
Come for an engaging evening at the Ellen Noël Art Museum’s Art Talk! This event is a wonderful opportunity for art enthusiasts to come together and delve into the mysteries of a particular painting as they enhance their visual literacy skills. Gather with friends and fellow art lovers as we interpret, comprehend, and appreciate the art in ways that advance thinking, decision-making, communication and learning.
Art Tales: I Want my Hat Back
Join the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale.
Adventures in Art
Adventures in Art with the Ellen Noel Art Museum , designed for aspiring artists aged 6-12. This engaging program offers young creatives the opportunity to learn the art of portrait painting, focusing on capturing the likeness of family members. Classes make for an inspiring and educational afternoon activity.
Knit and Stitch
Join the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful experience at our Knit and Stitch event! Whether you're a knitter, quilter, stitcher, or just curious about the craft, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the world of fiber arts. All skill levels are welcome—from novices eager to learn to experts willing to share their wisdom.
Parade of Lights
City of Odessa's annual Parade of lights will take place starting at 6:30pm through downtown Odessa.
Winter Community Art Day
Head to the Ellen Noel Art Museum and enjoy decorating ceramic bowls, make a self portrait, and listening to guest speaker B. Shawn Cox talk about his exhibit.
HEB Feast of Sharing
Bring your family, grab some friends, and enjoy this absolutely free event. Take advantage of good music, arts & crafts tables, activities for your kids, and that delicious BBQ meal. What a great way to spend a Friday night – food, family, friends, and fun.
Knit and Stitch
Join the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful experience at our Knit and Stitch event! Whether you're a knitter, quilter, stitcher, or just curious about the craft, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the world of fiber arts. All skill levels are welcome—from novices eager to learn to experts willing to share their wisdom.