The significance of a new year can offer chances for hope, renewal and even new beginnings. Here’s a roundup of New Year events within Midland for the 2025-2026 calendar year.
Philly’s Golf Club, located in the Estes Park shopping center, 6409 N. Highway 349, Suite 1, will be offering a New Year’s Eve party where onlookers can watch the ball drop. Opening in November of this year, the locally owned indoor golf facility has five bays of golf simulators, offering tee times to members and the public. Celebrate the New Year with drinks, friends, golf and a planned countdown.
The Buffalo Nickel, located at 216 N. Main St. in Midland, will ring in the New Year. The celebration will begin with a happy hour offered from 3 to 7 p.m. Live music with Alan Castillejos begins at 9 p.m. There will be drink specials, swag, giveaways and an official countdown with a toast. The venue is open until 1 a.m., and additional parking is located behind the building. This is a 21-and-older event; you must have valid identification.
The Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, located at 305 E. 5th St. in Odessa, plans to host an unforgettable global feast to ring in the New Year. Participants should prepare for a night filled with vibrant flavors and culinary excitement as the hotel plans to showcase six of the world’s most beloved cuisines with a buffet. Experience the tastes of Mexico, Italy, Thailand, the Caribbean and beyond. Live music featuring Al Haney will also be offered. Reservations can be made via OpenTable. Adult price is $125.
The restaurant Venezia plans to offer a New Year’s Eve dining experience featuring a pre-set menu. There will be wine pairings, festive cocktails and a cozy dining atmosphere. For menu details, please follow the restaurant’s social media channels. The restaurant, located at 2101 W. Wadley Ave. in Midland, plans to open at 5 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with loud music, wild energy and a midnight champagne toast. Cotton Flat Records, located at 1402 Cotton Flat Road in Midland, will offer a festive evening beginning at 6 p.m. Guests can expect performances by Hoppy T & The Hillbilly Rocker, Lye And Deny, and IBNH.
There will also be karaoke and a dance with DJ DP. A happy hour will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Additionally, there will be complimentary champagne at midnight. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Please see the venue’s social media channels for discount tickets and more information.
Little Woodrow’s will ring in the new year with a Flashback to a Decade NYE party. Participants can dress up in their favorite decade’s style and count the minutes until the ball drops. There will be a DJ and a midnight champagne toast. Additionally, on New Year’s Day, a brunch and signature mocktails will be offered to begin dry January.
Legacy Extreme plans to host a murder mystery dinner from 7 p.m. to midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at their location, 5606 Starboard Drive in Midland. The dinner will start with a cocktail hour with a drink card to their exclusive alcohol wall. Next, a four-course meal (hors d’oeuvres, salad and a main course) will be followed by dessert. Guests can enjoy a 1920s-themed gangster wedding as part of the murder mystery. This is an adult-only event, ages 21 and up. Prices are listed at $100 per person. Email [email protected] for any questions or to buy tickets. Call 432-218-5870 for more details.
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