Stadiums
Chaparral Center
Basketball arena,, home to the Mildand College Chaparrals. Also home to functions such as high school graduations.
Scharbauer Sports Complex
State of the art Baseball and Football/Soccer complex located on the western edge of town. The baseball stadium, Citibank Ballpark, is home to the minor league Midland Rockhounds baseball team. The football field, Grande Stadium, seat up to 18 000 and is home to the Midland High and Lee High football teams. There is usually a football game going on in the fall on Friday nights.
Festivals
Rock the Desert
Annual three-day Christian Music festival now held at a park near Midland International Airport. The festival takes places one weekend in August.
Celebration of the Arts
Three days of art, entertainment, food and fun at Centennial Plaze in downtown Midland. 70 juried artists, 5 stages of entertainment, Run for the Arts, Teen Scene, children's activity tent, and Experience the Arts area. Festival takes place every year in May.
Christmas at the Mansion
Held at the Museum of the Southwest, the annual holiday extravaganza with the "Southwest Express" train exhibit, carolers and beautifully decorated holiday displays begins after Thanksgiving.
Septemberfest
This event draws crowds from far and wide. You will enjoy a weekend of arts and crafts, music and live performances, food and games for the entire family. Make sure you bring an appetite and sample all the good tasting treats. Septemberfest is held on the grounds of the beautiful Turner Mansion at the Museum of the Southwest.
Golf at Hogan Park
Hogan Park is home to 36 holes of the best public golfing in the state. Hogan Park is usually open 7 days a week and has fairly inexpensive greens fees.