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Midland Events

Events in and around the Midland area.

October 2026

Oct 7
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 10
9:00a
End Date

Monarch Migration

San Angelo State Park
Follow the incredible journey of monarch butterflies as they make their way south!
Oct 10
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 14
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 17
7:00a
End Date

Lake Abilene Trail Run

Abilene State Park
Run the trails around Lake Abilene with Friends of Abilene State Park!
Oct 17
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 17
10:00a
End Date

Wings on the Wind - A Science and Nature Festival

Abilene State Park
Join Texas Master Naturalists to learn about the mysteries of wind!
Oct 21
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 23
7:30p
End Date

Star Party

San Angelo State Park
Spend an evening under the West Texas sky and discover what’s shining above us!
Oct 24
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 24
10:00a
End Date

Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Oct 25
7:00a
End Date

Women's Sunrise Hike

San Angelo State Park
Start your morning with fresh air, beautiful views, and a West Texas sunrise!
Oct 28
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 30
4:00p
End Date

Creatures of the Night

San Angelo State Park
When the sun goes down, a whole different side of San Angelo State Park wakes up!
Oct 31
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 31
4:00p
End Date

Halloween in the Park

Abilene State Park
Safe trick-or-treating in the park.

November 2026

Nov 4
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Nov 7
9:00a
End Date

Lake Hike

Abilene State Park
Get outside, get fit!
Nov 7
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Nov 7
6:30p
End Date

Star Party

Abilene State Park
A night of stargazing!
Nov 14
10:00a
End Date

Big Country Frontier Day

Abilene State Park
Immerse yourself in the wild history of the Texas frontier for a day.

December 2026

Dec 5
9:00a
End Date

Lake Hike

Abilene State Park
Get outside, get fit!
Dec 5
6:30p
End Date

Star Party

Abilene State Park
A night of stargazing!
Dec 12
6:00p
End Date

Fa La La in the Forest

Abilene State Park
See the dazzling Christmas lights at Abilene State Park!
Dec 12
6:00p
End Date

Holly Days 2026

San Angelo State Park
Sparkle at Holly Days as the park transforms into a magical winter haven filled with lights, laughter, and holiday enchantment!