What to watch: This weekend Midland is packed with free family trunk-or-treats, local concerts, fairs and markets, and a few ticketed nights for adults. Whether you want candy and costumes with the kids or live music after dark, here is what is on the calendar for Oct. 22–25.

Thursday, Oct. 22

Permian Resources Fall Concert
Thursday, Oct. 22, 5:30–11 p.m.
Permian Resources hosts a free family concert at Centennial Park featuring Texas country artist Roger Creager and special guest Gunnar Latham. Music starts at 6 with food trucks and a beer garden on site. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

Community Trunk or Treat
Thursday, Oct. 22, 6–8 p.m.
Community National Bank hosts its second annual Community Trunk or Treat. The free event includes hot dogs, nachos, candy, games, face painting, and prizes for families.

Friday, Oct. 23

Spooky Health and Wellness Fair
Friday, Oct. 23, 4–6 p.m.
Vital Care Urgent Care hosts a free afternoon at the Midland County Horseshoe Education Building with trick-or-treating, raffles, and health information.

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McCoy’s Building Supply Trunk or Treat
Friday, Oct. 23, 5–7 p.m.
McCoy’s Building Supply hosts a free trunk-or-treat in the parking lot at its West Front Avenue location. All are welcome to join and enjoy candy and costumes.

MPD Halloweenfest
Friday, Oct. 23, 6–8 p.m.
The Midland Police Department and Parks & Recreation host a free family evening at Hogan Park with games, candy, bounce houses, and trunk-or-treat. Costumes are encouraged.

Saturday, Oct. 24

Midland Fire Department Truck or Treat
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Midland Fire Department hosts a free family event at Central Fire Station with real fire trucks, activities, treats, and photo opportunities with firefighters. Costumes are encouraged.

McCoy’s Building Supply Buckets of Spooky Fun
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
McCoy’s Building Supply hosts a free family event where kids can decorate a glow-in-the-dark Halloween bucket. The drop-in activity runs through the early afternoon at all locations.

Boo Fest at the Museum
Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Modern Pop-Up Market brings Boo Fest to the Museum of the Southwest for free entry to shopping, food trucks, bounce houses, and music. Families can wear Halloween outfits and browse local businesses throughout the afternoon.

It Makes Cents’ 1st Halloween Social
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2–7 p.m.
It Makes Cents LLC hosts its first Halloween social at Off the Wall Barbershop. Come and enjoy trunk-or-treating, local vendors, food, bouncers, and a fashion runway show.

  • Location: Off the Wall Barbershop – 207 S. Pecos St.
  • Details: It Makes Cents

Midland Lions Clubs Trunk or Treating and Vision Screening
Saturday, Oct. 24, 4–6 p.m.
The Midland Lions Clubs host a free trunk-or-treat paired with a free vision screening for all ages at the Midland Downtown Lions Foundation. The screenings help families know if further eye care is recommended.

Peeps and Creeps Halloween Open House
Saturday, Oct. 24, 4–8 p.m.
Peeps & Creeps hosts a free Halloween open house with fun ‘scary’ animals of all kinds for kids to enjoy. Costumes are encouraged and donations appreciated.

  • Location: A to Z Veterinary Clinic – 8535 Texas 158
  • Details: Peeps & Creeps

PetSmart Howl-O-Ween Fest
Saturday, Oct. 24, 5–7 p.m.
PetSmart hosts a free Halloween event for pets and families. Bring a dog for a free pup cup, photos at the photo booth, a paw print, and a take-home treat. Dogs and cats will be available for adoption, and a costume contest starts at 6:30 p.m.

Trunk or Treat at Bastos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Saturday, Oct. 24, 6–8 p.m.
Bastos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu hosts a free, open-to-the-public trunk-or-treat in the parking lot. Families can wear costumes and collect candy during the two-hour event.

15th Annual Furr Ball: Howl-O-Ween Gala
Saturday, Oct. 24, 6–11 p.m.
The Midland Humane Coalition hosts its 15th annual Furr Ball at the Petroleum Club. The Halloween-themed gala includes dinner, auctions, games, and dancing to raise funds for homeless cats and dogs. Guests can wear evening attire or a costume.

The F.O. Annual Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 24, 7–9 p.m.
The Field Office hosts its annual Halloween party and costume contest. The evening includes a live DJ, snacks, cold beer, and more.

West Texas Symphony – Haunting Halloween Harmonies
Saturday, Oct. 24, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
The West Texas Symphony presents a Halloween-themed concert at Wagner Noël. Costumes are welcome for the evening of seasonal orchestral music.

  • Location: Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center – 1310 FM 1788
  • Tickets: Buy tickets ahead of time
  • Details: Wagner Noël

Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos
Saturday, Oct. 24, 8–10 p.m.
Howl at the Moon brings its dueling pianos show to The Venue at Live Oak for a Halloween edition. The 21+ show features high-energy music and sing-alongs, with costumes encouraged and prizes for the best dressed.

Sunday, Oct. 25

First Christian Church Trunk or Treat
Sunday, Oct. 25, 4–6 p.m.
First Christian Church hosts its annual free trunk-or-treat with interactive stations and plenty of candy. Igloo Ice Cream and $1 pizza slices will be available for purchase.

Midland Bible Church Country Fair
Sunday, Oct. 25, 4–7 p.m.
Midland Bible Church hosts its annual free Country Fair open to the whole family. Guests can look forward free food, inflatables, a hayride, a cow train, a cake walk, a petting zoo, and more fair fun.

Greenwood High School Trunk or Treat
Sunday, Oct. 25, 5–7 p.m.
Greenwood High School hosts its fourth annual Trunk or Treat in the west parking lot. More than 20 student organizations decorate trunks, and the free event includes games, activities, candy, and food trucks.

Throwbacks and Tacos Halloween Party
Sunday, Oct. 25, 5–10 p.m.
Throwbacks and Tacos comes to PI Social. This 21+ event offers a night of live music, tacos from Cantina Midland, and a costume contest offering a $500 cash prize.