What to watch: Pumpkin season is in full swing, and Midland is packed with fall festivals, trunk-or-treats, and Halloween fun. Whether you’re in the mood for a little competition or a family-friendly day of games and candy, here are the top events happening Oct. 18–24.

MCT Trunk or Treat
Saturday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Join Midland Community Theatre’s Pickwick Players for carnival games, prizes, and plenty of candy. V2G Coffee will be on-site serving drinks, and tickets are available at the door.

  • Location: 200 W. Illinois Ave
  • Admission: Free trunk-or-treating, tickets required for games
  • Details: MCT Facebook

Midland Downtown Farmers Market Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Enjoy a morning filled with costume contests, pumpkin pie eating, and trick-or-treating at the farmers market. Bring carved or decorated pumpkins for judging by 11 a.m.—pets are welcome too!

Pop-Up Market Boo Fest
Saturday, Oct. 18, 5–9 p.m.
Shop local vendors, food trucks, and giveaways every 30 minutes. Kids and adults can enjoy trunk-or-treat fun with bounce houses and free snow cones for the first two hours!

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Fix West Texas Fall Festival & 5K
Saturday, Oct. 18, 8–11 a.m.
Run (or walk) for a cause at the annual “Who Let the Dogs Out” 5K. All proceeds benefit local pets in need. Along with the race, there will be vendors, a Kids Zone, and a costume contest.

Texas Stock Rally Trunk or Treat
Saturday, Oct. 18, 6–9 p.m.
Midland’s biggest trunk-or-treat returns with hundreds of decorated cars, candy, contests, and live music. Expect cool cars, food trucks, and prizes for best costumes and trunk displays.

Puppy Pageant at Little Woodrow’s Midland
Thursday, Oct. 23, 3–5 p.m.
Who let the dogs out… in costume? Watch pups take to the runway in a friendly costume competition, complete with audience voting to crown this year’s champs. Owners are encouraged to join in the fun and dress up too! All proceeds benefit the Lone Star Sanctuary for Animals, making this a feel-good event for both pets and people.

Family Science Night: Frightfully Fun Science
Friday, Oct. 24, 6–8:30 p.m.
Get ready for a spook-tacular night where science meets Halloween! Families can explore glowing potions, bubbling brews, and hands-on STEAM experiments—from pumpkin circuits to spooky slime. Costumes are encouraged, and little ghouls and goblins are welcome to dress up and join the fun.

Midland Police Department Halloweenfest
Friday, Oct. 24, 6–8 p.m.
The MPD and Midland Parks & Recreation team up again for this family-friendly event. Enjoy trunk-or-treating, games, candy, and more under the stars. Costumes encouraged!