Events in Midland County today

Papa Murphy’s in Midland is offering the Jack-O’-Lantern Pizza for $10, a festive pick for Halloween parties, classroom celebrations, or a night of pumpkin carving with the kids. Preorders can be placed by messaging with your name, order, preferred location, and pickup date and time, and pizzas will be prepared for pickup to take home and bake. Add cookie dough for a total of $15, making dinner simple while you focus on costumes, candy, and creating memories.

Goodfellas Hair Studio is hosting a free, family friendly Halloween bash featuring trunk or treat candy distribution while supplies last, a car show with awards, shopping with local vendors, food trucks, a kids jumper and other children’s activities, a costume spotlight, prize giveaways, a best decorated vendor booth competition, music from a DJ alongside live performers, and a spooky photo backdrop. Opportunities for vendors, food trucks, and car show entries are open. To inquire, message Goodfellas Hair Studio on Facebook or Instagram, or contact Mario at 432-599-3239 or Noel at 432-599-6017.

Parents can take a breather while kids enjoy a supervised drop-off night at The Studio. Designed for ages 4 to 14, this Kids Night Out features painting, games, crafts, and a slime bar. Pizza is available for purchase for $5 at the front desk, or send a packed dinner. Expect creative, hands-on activities that can get a little messy, so play clothes are recommended. Space is limited and spots can be reserved. For details or questions, text 432-312-0273.

Enjoy a Sci-Friday screening inside the Dome Theater at the Blakemore Planetarium, part of a series that explores journeys across the galaxy with films from the 1950s through the 1990s. This installment features The Time Machine, following scientist and inventor Alexander Hartdegen, portrayed by Guy Pearce, whose mission to prove time travel becomes deeply personal after a tragic loss. His test run sends him roughly 800,000 years into the future, where he encounters a world in which humanity has split into predators and prey. Refreshments are provided. Admission is $10 for non-members and free for Museum members. Space is limited, so reserving tickets in advance is recommended.

Enjoy a community trunk or treat at VFW Post 4149 with costumes, decorated vehicles, candy, and family-friendly fun. Those who wish to participate can bring a vehicle, decorate it, dress up, and hand out treats. Candy donations are appreciated, and anyone passing out candy should bring their own supply. Candy will be available while supplies last. A setup period is planned for participating vehicles before the event begins. Costumes are encouraged to help celebrate Halloween.

Celebrate the season at the 2nd Annual Fall Festival at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Enjoy games, friendly contests, bounce houses, and tasty food, with plenty of autumn fun for all ages. Snapology will be on site with hands-on STEM and robotics activities. Costumes are encouraged, as long as they are family friendly and not too scary. Donations are welcome to help support community events like this.

Raveyard is an in-person party centered on a feel-good atmosphere, pulsing beats, and continuous dancing. Attendees can rave with friends or meet new people as the dancefloor stays electric. Expect vibrant lights, powerful music, and a huge sound system that drives the experience from start to finish.

Enjoy a hands-on cookie decorating session at The Golden whisk, with face painting available. Three time slots are offered. All ages are welcome, but drop-offs are not permitted. Space is limited, and each participant must purchase an individual seat. Reserve a spot online or by calling the shop.

This drop-in open studio celebrates Día de los Muertos with an afternoon of color and creativity. Participants can choose from three festive projects, such as a holiday-themed painting station, decorating an ofrenda picture frame, and making slime with a Día de los Muertos twist. It is fine to focus on one activity or explore more than one. Create at your own pace in a relaxed setting that suits kids and families who want to celebrate with bright, hands-on art. Registration in advance is recommended to reserve a spot and supplies. Walk-ins may be accommodated based on availability, but space and materials are limited.

Settle into a calm, book-filled atmosphere for silent reading, studying, coworking, journaling, or catching up on tasks. Bring a book, laptop, homework, planner, journal, or to-do list and enjoy a cozy space to focus alongside a community of fellow readers and workers. Attendance is free.