Fun Holiday Activities and Social Events for Seniors in Midland, Texas

One of the greatest aspects of the holiday season is going out into the community and spending time with friends and family. So, we’ve compiled a list of fun holiday activities and social events for seniors in Midland, Texas.

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Arts & Culture

Midland Festival Ballet’s Nutcracker
‍This Christmas classic has been gracing the Midland Festival Ballet’s stage for 30 years. The performance is accompanied by the West Texas Symphony and will feature dancers from studios across West Texas, as well as guest artists from premiere companies around the nation! Pick up tickets now, you won’t want to miss an elegant evening of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece.

West Texas Symphony
There are two events this December featuring the West Texas Symphony, 'Sounds of the Season' and 'Lone Star Brass’s Basin Brass Christmas Bonanza.' You can pick up tickets to these events and see other upcoming performances here.

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
‍In addition to the above performances, there are more events and performances taking place at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. From Broadway in the Basin to musicians of all genres, you’ll want to keep track of what’s coming to town.

Midland Community Theater
The Midland Community Theater has a rich history and has been putting on exciting productions in the community for over 75 years. This holiday season, they are putting on the evergreen classic, ‘White Christmas.’ You can buy tickets and see what else is coming in 2025 here.

Midland Art Crawl
The Midland Art Crawl’s Holiday Crawl will be on Thursday, December 12. This fun event is free to explore and offers a great opportunity to explore the local art scene and do some holiday shopping. All the details can be found on their website.

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Museums & Community Spaces

Centennial Park’s Tree Lighting
This year, the Annual Christmas Market and Tree Lighting will take place on Tuesday, December 3 at 5:30pm! This event is always fun, you won’t want to miss it. You can learn more about Centennial Park’s holiday events here.  

Museum of the Southwest
Each year, Christmas at the Museum of the Southwest is more beautiful than the last. The museum has amazing Christmas decorations and holiday events, such as brunch, luncheons, open houses, teas, and the annual beer festival, ReinBeer XIII. Grab your tickets for the festive event, taking place on Wednesday December 11 at 6:30pm.

Bush Family Home
A beautiful place to learn about the beginnings of two of our nation’s presidents, the Bush Family Home is the perfect place to visit during the holidays see the home decked out for Christmas. Bring the little ones along on December 7 for an ornament workshop. Details for the event can be found on their website.

Senior Life Midland
This local senior center always has something exciting going on and this December is no different. This year, they’ve paired with Meals on Wheels to bring holiday cheer to homebound seniors in the area. Visit their website to learn more.

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Shopping

The shopping in Midland is great year-round, but it’s extra special around the holidays.

• Parks Legado in Odessa has a great Christmas Market, the perfect spot to buy a Christmas tree or pick up any locally crafted wares. Follow the link to see their hours of operation.
• The Midland Downtown Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday morning, rain or shine. Here, you can pick up fresh produce for Christmas dinner or find the perfect gift.
• ‍Miss Cayce’s is synonymous with Christmas. This shop is the go-to spruce up your home, no matter the holiday!

If you’re looking to reduce your ecological impact this Christmas, consider these vintage shops to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones: The Cat’s Meow, Found Furnishings, Motif Antiques Etc, and ReVamp.

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Sports

Midland College and UT Permian Basin are two local colleges with basketball teams. After you’ve gotten your fill of holiday merriment, consider cheering these local teams to victory!

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Midland is filled with wonderful things to do this holiday season. Be sure to explore the city’s exciting offerings and enjoy holiday season! When the community comes together, Midland’s spirit and vibrant culture really shines.

Manor Park is Midland’s only not-for-profit Life Plan Community, where we believe that our community thrives on the connectedness of the residents. To learn more about Manor Park, you can contact us here.