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.
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!
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.
A Cowboy Christmas
Join us for our 21st annual Christmas celebrations, including:
FREE photos with Santa
Complimentary coffee and hot cocoa
Popcorn bar with toppings
Goody bags for kids
and more!
Art Tales: Stuck
Join the Ellen Noel for an event designed for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to experience a beautifully illustrated story and a creative art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project that connects to the tale.
Dia de los Muertos
Join the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a Día de los Muertos celebration featuring free art activities for kids, an art talk by Guadalupe Hernandez on his exhibit "Con Cariño," and live music and performances. Enjoy learning about Mexican culture and heritage in a vibrant, community-oriented event.
Halloween Spooky Eve
Join Rev Services for their first annual Halloween Trunk or Treat! Candy, food trucks, photo ops, and more. This is a free, family friendly event.
Fall Festival
City of Odessa's Fall Festival, free to the public. Spend the evening at a family friendly, free event.
Dia de los Muertos Parade
Join the city of Odessa in celebrating Dia de los Muertos with a parade at 7pm in downtown Odessa. Parade will be down 7th and N Texas Ave.
Art Tales: Extra Yarn
Children ages 3-5 will be enchanted by the heartwarming story of Annabelle and her magical box of yarn, and afterward, they will get to create their own colorful art inspired by the book.