Good Day
Midland
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents of Polo Park senior living community in Midland celebrated their annual Oktoberfest with live music, food, and group activities — a festive event that offered seniors a chance to stay active and socialize. The celebration promoted traditional festivities in a warm, community-focused setting. NewsWest9
- ➤ Community leaders gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Arlington/Deauville Trailhead—Midland's first trailhead for the Wildcatter Trail—that marks a new opportunity for local outdoor recreation. Local residents will soon enjoy enhanced access and trails that support active lifestyles. City of Midland
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Midland residents said that bright oil flares and a roaring sound like a lion have disturbed their sleep and daily routines for weeks. The flares near I-20—regulated by county and state agencies—raise health and air quality concerns as residents wait for answers. CBS7
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Mat Pilates at WILDspace Wellness
9-10 a.m. — I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free — Strengthen your core and improve flexibility with energizing Pilates sessions led by Zeila.
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New Moon Dream Sachets Workshop
12-5 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — $12 per sachet — Create your own Moon Phase Dream Sachet infused with intention and lunar energy.
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Family Science Night — Midland AF
6:30-8 p.m. — Permian Basin Petroleum Museum — Free admission — Enjoy a spook-tacular evening of Halloween-themed science experiments and fun for the whole family.
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Chris D'Elia Live Stand-Up
7-9 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious wit of Chris D'Elia in his latest stand-up performance.
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Trunk or Treat Event
6-8 p.m. — Midland Community Development Corporation — Registration required — Enjoy Halloween festivities while supporting local nonprofits and businesses for a chance to win a $1,000 microgrant.
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Hocus Pocus Halloween Celebration
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Costumes encouraged — Enjoy a screening of Hocus Pocus with a costume parade and food trucks.
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Yoga for Empaths & the Spiritually Minded
6-7 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — $12 — Explore Yin Yoga for emotional healing and soulful reconnection in a nurturing environment.
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Dinner, Drinks & Live Music with Ernesto Calderon
6-9 p.m. — Cafe at the Gardens — Check event schedule for entry details — Enjoy a delightful evening of dinner, drinks, and live music by Ernesto Calderon.
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Sci-Friday: Young Frankenstein
7-9:30 p.m. — Blakemore Planetarium — $10 for non-members, FREE for members — Enjoy the classic comedy film Young Frankenstein in the Dome Theater.
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Mat Pilates Class
9-10 a.m. — I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free — Strengthen your core and enhance flexibility with energizing Pilates lessons in nature.
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