Halloween in Midland: Trunk-or-Treats, Parties and More

Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and the Midland and Odessa calendar has something for most of the month. Below are the dated events we have confirmed, from free family nights to costume parties and Dia de los Muertos celebrations, with the full self-updating list underneath.

Trunk-or-Treats and Family Halloween Nights

Most of these are free. Dates and times can change, so check the organizer’s page (linked on each event) before you go.

• Pumpkin Palooza, Thursday, October 15, 5 to 6 p.m., Midland County Public Library (Downtown), 301 W Missouri Ave. Paint a mini pumpkin with supplies provided. Free.
• Halloween at the Horseshoe, Saturday, October 17, 6 to 9 p.m., Midland County Horseshoe, 2514 Arena Trail. A free family night in the main arena hosted by the Midland County Sheriff’s Office, with the library Bookmobile on site.
• Trunk-or-Treat Fundraiser, Tuesday, October 20, 5 to 8 p.m., Midland Community Theatre, 2000 W Wadley Ave. Presented by the MCT Pickwicks. Trunk or treating is free; tickets for food, games and cake walks are $1 each, 12 for $10 or 25 for $20.
• Community Trunk or Treat, Thursday, October 22, 6 to 8 p.m., Community National Bank Cuthbert branch, 3005 W Cuthbert Ave. Free hot dogs, nachos and candy, plus games, face painting and prizes.
• Spooky Health and Wellness Fair, Friday, October 23, 4 to 6 p.m., Midland County Horseshoe Education Building. Free trick-or-treating, raffles and health information hosted by Vital Care Urgent Care.
• Halloweenfest, Friday, October 23, 6 to 8 p.m., Hogan Park, 1201 E Wadley Ave. Hosted by the Midland Police Department and City of Midland Parks and Recreation, with games and candy for all ages. Costumes are encouraged, so bring a candy bucket.
• Truck or Treat at the Fire Station, Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Midland Fire Department Central Fire Station, 1500 W Wall St. Real fire trucks, activities, treats and photos with firefighters.
• Greenwood High School Trunk or Treat, Sunday, October 25, 5 to 7 p.m., 2600 FM 1379. The fourth annual event fills the west parking lot with trunks from more than 20 student organizations, plus games, local businesses and food trucks.
• Trunk or Treat at Juji’s Kitchen, Tuesday, October 27, 6 to 9 p.m., 6 Desta Dr Ste 1250. A Halloweentown theme with a costume contest, pumpkin painting, candy, prizes, and food and drinks.
• Truck-or-Treat with Odessa Fire Rescue, Friday, October 30, 9 to 11 a.m., 1100 W 2nd St, Odessa. Families collect treats and see fire trucks up close. Free.
• Trunk-or-Treat with Odessa Police Department, Friday, October 30, 4 to 6 p.m., 205 N Grant Ave, Odessa. Free candy and a chance to meet local officers.
• Goodfellas Hair Studio Halloween Bash, Friday, October 30, 6 to 10 p.m., 2101 W Wadley Ave, Suite 9B. A free night with a trunk or treat while candy lasts, a Halloween car show, local vendors, food trucks, a bounce house, kids activities, a costume showcase and a DJ.
• Trunk or Treat at VFW Post 4149, Saturday, October 31, 2 to 4 p.m., 409 Veterans Airpark Ln. A Halloween afternoon trunk or treat hosted by the VFW Post 4149 Auxiliary. Anyone can bring a decorated vehicle and hand out candy; setup runs from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
• Fall Festival at Holy Cross, Saturday, October 31, 5 to 8 p.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 5110 N Garfield St. Games, contests, bounce houses and food. Free.

Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches

• Parks Legado Farmers Market and Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, October 10, 8 a.m. to noon, Parks Legado Town Center, 7260 E Hwy 191, Odessa. Local vendors and a pumpkin patch; all pumpkin sales and proceeds go to Children’s Miracle Network.
• City of Odessa Fall Festival, Saturday, October 17, noon to 7 p.m., McKinney Park, 625 W Pool Rd. The 16th annual festival has face painting, food trucks, pumpkin decorating, games and live entertainment. Costumes are welcome.
• Pumpkin Walk at the Bush Family Home, Wednesday, October 28, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1412 W Ohio Ave. The yearly walk is lined with carved and decorated pumpkins made by the community.

For more fall plans beyond Halloween, see our Fall Events in Midland guide.

Storytimes at the Library

Midland County Public Library hosts Once Upon a Spooky Tale, with new and classic Halloween stories plus crafts. Costumes are welcome and both are free: the Downtown Library (301 W Missouri Ave) on Friday, October 30 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., and the Centennial Library (2503 W Loop 250 N) on Saturday, October 31 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Halloween for Grown-Ups

• Horror Movie Trivia Night, Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m., Tall City Brewing Co., 3303 W Golf Course Rd. Free.
• West Texas Symphony: Haunting Halloween Harmonies, Saturday, October 24, 7:30 p.m. (doors 6:30), Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center, 1310 N FM 1788. Tickets are $22 to $95.
• Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos: Halloween Edition, Saturday, October 24, 8 p.m. (doors 7), The Venue at Live Oak, 3201 Elkins Rd. A dueling pianos show with a costume contest, ages 21 and up. Tickets are $33 to $44.
• Daring Greatly Halloween Party, Saturday, October 31, 7 p.m., The Destination, 1705 W Industrial Ave. Live music from Daring Greatly. Tickets are $10 to $15.

Dia de los Muertos

Three free celebrations honor the holiday across the Basin, and all three run on days that are not Halloween itself.

• Dia de los Muertos Festival, Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Arts Council of Midland, 806 S Main St. Vendors, food trucks, a car show, art activities and a Hispanic Cultural Center performance at 11 a.m. An exhibit by Melody Herrera is on view inside through November 15.
• Odessa Dia de los Muertos Festival and Parade, Saturday, October 24, 4 to 10 p.m., Texas Avenue in downtown Odessa. The third annual festival has ofrendas, live music and dance, food vendors and artisan booths. The parade steps off at 7 p.m.
• Dia de los Muertos Free Community Art Day, Sunday, November 1, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E University Blvd. Hands-on art, with Mariachi Armonia at 3 p.m. and Yolia Ballet Folklorico at 3:30 p.m.

See Every Halloween Event

The list below updates itself as events are added. You can also browse the Family Friendly events on our calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there free trunk-or-treats in Midland?
Yes. Most of the trunk-or-treats listed above are free, including events at the Midland County Horseshoe, Hogan Park, the Central Fire Station, Greenwood High School, VFW Post 4149 and Holy Cross Lutheran Church. The MCT Pickwicks event is free to trunk or treat but sells $1 tickets for food and games.

Are there Halloween events for adults in Midland?
Yes. This year includes the West Texas Symphony’s Haunting Halloween Harmonies, a Halloween dueling pianos show at The Venue at Live Oak (ages 21 and up), the Daring Greatly Halloween Party and a horror movie trivia night.

Are there Halloween events in Odessa?
Yes. The Odessa Fire Rescue and Odessa Police Department trunk-or-treats, the City of Odessa Fall Festival and downtown Odessa’s Dia de los Muertos Festival and Parade are all on the calendar.

Where can I find more Halloween events?
Browse the Best of Midland events calendar or the Fall Events in Midland guide. If you are hosting an event, add it with our Add Your Event form.