Midland may be a business town, but it is built for families. When I am not showing homes, I am out there with my two boys chasing the same fun I recommend to every family that moves here. These are the outings that keep Midland kids happy and parents sane.
Cheer on the RockHounds
The Midland RockHounds play at Momentum Bank Ballpark as the double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, with a season that runs roughly April through August. Games are affordable, loud and wonderfully kid-friendly, with a grassy berm where the kids can roam and fireworks on many nights. Grab a hot dog, find a spot on the lawn, and you have a classic West Texas summer night.
Play and learn at the museums
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum is the city's flagship attraction, with hands-on oil field exhibits and the famous Chaparral racecar gallery. The Museum of the Southwest is a family favorite too, with the Durham Children's Museum, the Blakemore Planetarium and a sculpture garden on a historic estate. Both are air-conditioned, which matters in July.
Get outside on the trails and in the parks
Sibley Nature Center offers trails and programs that show off the wild side of West Texas, and the nearby I-20 Wildlife Preserve is a quiet spot for birding. Around town, city parks such as Dennis the Menace Park, Washington Park and Centennial Park in downtown deliver playgrounds, open space and picnic tables within minutes of any neighborhood.
Our local spots page keeps the full list with addresses and links.
Catch a community event
Midland knows how to throw a festival. The Celebration of the Arts is West Texas' longest-running arts festival, the Mex-Tex Family Fiesta brings music and food every June, and the Scottish-Irish Faire at the Midland County Horseshoe is a spring favorite. Watch the events page for what is coming up next.
The bottom line
Between ballpark nights, museum days and trail walks, Midland families stay busy year round. Bring the kids, and bring your questions: I love playing tour guide for new families.
Written by a local
Alli Moore
Wife, mom to two boys and a Fathom Realty broker associate serving Midland and the Permian Basin. Alli writes these guides between showings, from the streets she actually lives on.
