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    Odessa TX events and Midland guide: Oct 23 to Nov 15, 2026

    Odessa TX events, Oct 23 to Nov 15, 2026: the last Halloween events, Jackalopes hockey, early voting, Election Day and Midland's Veterans Parade.

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    This guide covers Odessa TX events, plus Midland and Goldsmith, from Friday, October 23 through Sunday, November 15, 2026. The last Halloween events fall in the next eight days, early voting for the November 3 election runs through October 30, and the Odessa Jackalopes play nine home games in this stretch. Midland holds its Veterans Parade on November 7. Every item links to the city, county, school district, venue or organizer page, so check it before you head out in case plans change.

    Goldsmith RV Park & Housing is about 25 minutes from Odessa and about 45 minutes from Midland, so most of these events work as an evening out or a day trip. If you are new to the area and still sorting out where to stay for a longer job, our guide to long-term RV parks near Odessa covers what to check before you sign. Events from earlier in October are in our October 18 guide.

    The last week of Halloween events

    Families have three busy days to plan around. On Friday, October 23, Midland police and the city parks department host Halloweenfest at Hogan Park from 6 to 8 PM, with games and candy. On Saturday morning, October 24, the Midland Fire Department opens the Central Fire Station for Truck or Treat, and that afternoon Grace Christian in Odessa holds a Trunk-or-Treat with hayrides and a touch-a-truck area. Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Odessa's city events are the day before, on Friday, October 30. Odessa Fire Rescue hosts a Truck-or-Treat in the morning and the Odessa Police Department hosts a Trunk-or-Treat from 4 to 6 PM, which leaves time to get there after an early shift. For grown-ups, the West Texas Symphony plays a Halloween concert at the Wagner Noel on October 24, and costumes are welcome.

    Jackalopes hockey at the Coliseum

    The Odessa Jackalopes have nine home games at the Ector County Coliseum between October 23 and November 15. Thursday and Friday games start at 7:15 PM, Saturday games at 6 PM and Sunday games at 2 PM. If you work a rotating schedule, that spread makes it easier to find a game on one of your days off. The Sunday afternoon games against Shreveport on October 25 and Corpus Christi on November 15 suit families with younger kids, and the Saturday, October 31 game puts hockey on Halloween night. Every date is in the list below.

    Midland's Veterans Parade and Veterans Day

    Saturday, November 7 is the City of Midland's second annual Veterans Parade and Veterans Celebration. A flyover at 1 PM starts the parade, which runs until 3 PM on "A" Street between Elk Street and Illinois Avenue. From 4 to 7 PM the celebration moves to Centennial Park, with a Kids Zone, food trucks and a Veteran Resource Village. Fireworks open the evening, and the Eli Young Band plays at 7 PM. Plan on about 45 minutes each way from Goldsmith to Midland, and get there early if you want a spot along the parade route. Veterans Day follows on Wednesday, November 11.

    Odessa TX events, week by week

    Friday, October 23 to Thursday, October 29

    • Friday Night Flicks: Minions & Monsters, Friday, October 23, 5:30 PM, Peggy Lee Park, 1718 Palo Duro Dr., Odessa. An outdoor family movie, and the city suggests coming an hour early for yard games.
    • Halloweenfest, Friday, October 23, 6 to 8 PM, Hogan Park, Midland. Games and candy for kids, and costumes are encouraged.
    • Odessa High vs. San Angelo Central football, Friday, October 23, 7 PM, Ratliff Stadium, Odessa. Leave extra time for game traffic.
    • Permian at Midland High football, Friday, October 23, 7 PM, Astound Broadband Stadium, Midland.
    • Odessa Jackalopes vs. Oklahoma Warriors, Friday, October 23 at 7:15 PM and Saturday, October 24 at 6 PM, Ector County Coliseum, Odessa. Two nights to choose from, so you can pick the one that fits your shift.
    • Fiddlesticks Farms fall festival, 5610 E. County Rd. 120, Midland. Saturdays 10 AM to 9 PM and Sundays 1 to 6 PM through October, then Saturdays 1 to 6 PM in November, closed Sundays. A 7-acre maze, a pumpkin patch and hayrides make it a good pick for a family day off.
    • MFD's Truck or Treat, Saturday, October 24, 10 AM to 2 PM, Central Fire Station, 1500 W. Wall St., Midland. Kids can see fire trucks up close and meet Midland Fire crews.
    • Grace Christian Trunk-or-Treat, Saturday, October 24, starting at 4 PM, with a 3:30 PM early start for families with special needs, 3450 Billy Hext Rd., Odessa. Hayrides and touch-a-truck in the church parking lot.
    • West Texas Symphony: Haunting Halloween Harmonies, Saturday, October 24, 7:30 PM, Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center, Midland. An orchestra night with Halloween music, and costumes are welcome.
    • Odessa Jackalopes vs. Shreveport Mudbugs, Sunday, October 25, 2 PM, Ector County Coliseum, Odessa. An afternoon game that works for younger kids.
    • UTPB Symphonic Winds: The Stars & Stripes Forever, Tuesday, October 27, 7 PM, Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center, Midland. UTPB's wind band plays a patriotic program on a weeknight, which helps if your weekends go to work.
    • Odessa Jackalopes vs. El Paso Rhinos, Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30 at 7:15 PM, and Saturday, October 31 at 6 PM, Ector County Coliseum, Odessa.

    Friday, October 30 to Thursday, November 5

    • Truck-or-Treat with Odessa Fire Rescue, Friday, October 30, 9 to 11 AM, Central Firehouse, 1100 W. 2nd St., Odessa. Costumes encouraged.
    • Trunk-or-Treat with the Odessa Police Department, Friday, October 30, 4 to 6 PM, Odessa Police Department, 205 N. Grant Ave., Odessa.
    • Odessa High at Midland Legacy football, Friday, October 30, 7 PM, Astound Broadband Stadium, Midland.
    • Farmers Market Pop-Up, Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 11 AM to 4 PM, Ector County Coliseum parking lot, Odessa. Local vendors with artisan goods and crafts.
    • Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. See the voting section below.
    • Child Passenger Safety Event, Thursday, November 5, 9 to 11 AM, Odessa Municipal Court. Worth a look for parents of young kids, especially if you are new to the area.
    • Merry Marketplace, November 5 to 8, Ector County Coliseum, Odessa. The Junior League of Odessa's holiday market. General shopping is open to all ages, with strollers and wagons welcome, on Friday from 1 to 7 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from noon to 5 PM. The Thursday night party and the Friday morning brunch are for ages 21 and up.

    Friday, November 6 to Thursday, November 12

    Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15

    Voting on November 3

    Early voting runs through Friday, October 30. In Ector County, the main early voting site is the Ector County Courthouse Annex, Room 104, 1010 E. 8th St. in Odessa. It is open 8 AM to 5 PM on Friday, October 23, 7 AM to 7 PM on Saturday, October 24, noon to 6 PM on Sunday, October 25, and 7 AM to 7 PM from October 26 to 30. Four branch sites keep their own hours (Ector County early voting schedule). On Election Day, polls are open 7 AM to 7 PM, and you can vote at any Ector County vote center, including the Goldsmith Community Building at 301 Ave. H in Goldsmith (Election Day vote centers). Sample ballots and the election notice are on the Ector County Elections page. The county elections office number is (432) 498-4030.

    In Midland County, early voting is at the Elections Office in the County Annex, Room 103, 2110 North A St., and at four other sites. All five are open 8 AM to 5 PM on Friday, October 23, 7 AM to 7 PM on Saturday, October 24, and 1 to 7 PM on Sunday, October 25. From October 26 to 30, the Elections Office is open 7 AM to 7 PM and the other four sites 8 AM to 5 PM (Midland County early voting hours and locations). On Election Day, Midland County voters go to an Election Day vote center, open 7 AM to 7 PM. Sample ballots and polling locations are on the Midland County Elections Office website.

    Good to know

    • Clocks fall back one hour at 2 AM on Sunday, November 1, when daylight saving time ends (NIST). If you work an early shift that morning, check your alarm.
    • NWS Midland records from 1930 to 2025 put the average first freeze on November 11, and the earliest on October 19, 1989 (NWS Midland freeze data). If you live in an RV, our guide to living in an RV in winter in West Texas covers how to protect your water lines.
    • Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, is on Ector County's holiday calendar (Ector County calendar). Call ahead if you need a county office that day.
    • For families planning ahead, Ector County ISD's Thanksgiving break is Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27 (ECISD 2026 to 2027 calendar), and City of Odessa offices are closed November 26 and 27 (City of Odessa November calendar).
    • The City of Odessa's Fall into Clean Up runs through November 6. Friends, coworkers and groups can sign up on the city's event page.

    We will post a new guide next Friday, and every edition is on our local events page. If you are moving here for work, our workforce housing page explains how staying with us works, and families can start with our families page. Or call us at (432) 895-4001. Goldsmith RV Park & Housing is at 532 South Hendrickson St, Goldsmith, TX 79741.

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