Back-to-School Bash Highlights In Midland-Odessa This Weekend

Midland-Odessa, Texas, is preparing and gearing up for an exciting tax-free weekend filled with city and regional events to help parents get ready for their children returning to class. This can offer significant relief to families who are struggling with the cost associated with sending their children back to school. Essentials such as school clothes, backpacks, shoes, and other school supplies can leave a financial strain for just about any family in today's unforgiving economy.

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Some Much Needed Relief

Luckily, not only is the state of Texas offering its annual tax-free weekend, but there are other entities and organizations around Midland-Odessa who are willing to help where they can to ease some of the mental and financial stress.

We've compiled a long list of events all around the Midland-Odessa area that offer a plethora of free things, such as back-to-school essentials, to other things, such as haircuts, to name a few.

Laundry List of Midland-Odessa Back-to-School Events

Midland- Back-to-School Bash by the West Side Lions Club
When: Sat, Aug 9th 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Where: 4300 Thompson Drive, Midland, Texas
Info: Free school supplies, drive-through only (no walk-ups)

Midland- Back-to-School Festival by Basin PBS
When: Sat, Aug 9th at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: 105 N. Main St, Midland, Texas
Info: Free school supplies, snacks, and games for the kids that include refreshments.

Midland- Back-to-School Bash by the Midland Church of God
When: Sat, Aug 9th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: 5300 Thomason Dr., Midland, Texas
Info: Free school supplies to the first 200 students, games, refreshments, and family fun.

Midland- Back-to-School Bash by the Elevate Church
When: Sun Aug 10th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: 2347 W. Indiana Ave, Midland, Texas
Info: Free supplies and backpacks, along with free haircuts. Will also include refreshments, games, and inflatables.

Odessa- Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway by Boost Mobile
When: Fri, Aug 8th, 6:00 pm and Sat Aug 9th, at 7:00 pm
Where: 1817 N County Rd W, Odessa, Texas
Info: Free backpacks and supplies for new and existing customers

Odessa- Back-to-School Bash & Supply Drive by The Scene
When: Sat, Aug 9th at 3:00 pm and Sun, Aug 10th at 2:00 pm
Where: 2997 N Torrance Ave, Odessa, Texas
Info: Free supplies, backpacks, games, inflatables, live music, free or reduced haircuts, a mini car show, plus more!

Odessa- OPD Block Party by the Odessa Police Department
When: Sat, Aug 9th at 9:00 am
Where: McKinny Park, 625 W Pool Rd, Odessa, Texas
Info: Games, prizes, and school supplies. There will also be free popcorn, hot dogs, drinks, and cotton candy for all students.

Odessa- Backpack Giveaway by Cascade Process Controls and Mako Industries
When: Sat, Aug 9th 10:00 am
Where: Academy Sports + Outdoors 6201 TX-191, Odessa, Texas
Info: 500 free backpacks, Academy gift cards up for grabs, free hot dogs, chips, drinks, and Frito pies.

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