Pockemon Scavenger Hunt
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Events for January 17, 2026
Ongoing
Museum Venue Open House
Humanities
Step inside the Museum and explore how our FMH Foundation Community Room, Garden, and Galleries can transform into the perfect venue for your corporate meeting, wedding, reception, or special event. Tour beautifully staged setups, gather inspiration, and meet our team to learn how we can bring your vision to life! Free!
Children’s Passive Program: We’re Going on a Gnome Hunt
Discover Odessa
Humanities
Details The gnomes have left their garden and are causing trouble in the children’s department. Can you help find them? They like to move our books, play with out things, and pester staff with they are trying to run. Come to the children’s department to get your counting sheet. Runs all month long.
1st Annual BCCPB MLK Chili Cook Off
Humanities
1st Annual BCCPB MLK Chili Cook-Off Greetings To ensure a fair and smooth competition, please review the official cook-off rules below: • All chili entries must consist of meat or Impossible™ meat (vegetarian substitute). • No beans, corn, or green bean–type vegetables are allowed in any chili entries. • Chili may be hot, mild, or extra mild for judging. • All chili entries must be fully prepared and placed on the judging table no later than 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 17, 2026. • Once chili is placed on the table for judging, nothing may be added or altered. Participants are asked to follow all rules closely to avoid disqualification. If you have any questions regarding the MLK Chili Cook-Off rules or participation details, please contact the BCCPB office at 432-332-5812.
Free
Humanities
Date & Location Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm (CST) Add to Calendar Woodson Boys and Girls Club 1037 E Murphy St, Odessa, Texas, United States View on map About the event 1st Annual BCCPB MLK Chili Cook-Off Greetings To ensure a fair and smooth competition, please review the official cook-off rules below: • All chili entries must consist of meat or Impossible™ meat (vegetarian substitute). • No beans, corn, or green bean–type vegetables are allowed in any chili entries. • Chili may be hot, mild, or extra mild for judging. • All chili entries must be fully prepared and placed on the judging table no later than 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 17, 2026. • Once chili is placed on the table for judging, nothing may be added or altered. Participants are asked to follow all rules closely to avoid disqualification. If you have any questions regarding the MLK Chili Cook-Off rules or participation details, please contact the BCCPB office at 432-332-5812. Sign up link: https://www.odessablackchamber.com/event-list Cash app $BCCPB We look forward to your participation and celebrating community, culture, and great food.
Paint With Me at Homemade Wines
Humanities
Come and paint with me in a fun relaxed environment alongside yummy food and wine. We will be painting on a 16×20 sized canvas using acrylic paints. All paint supplies will be provided with your ticket purchase. All food and drinks will be purchased separately at the event. Refunds are available if you cancel seven days prior to the event. If for any reason, you do not cancel 7 days before the event, you will be given the option between a DIY kit or a credit to attend a future event of your choosing.
2026 SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo
Ector County Coliseum 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa
Humanities
Details The SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo is set to return to the Ector County Coliseum from January 8 to 17, 2026, bringing together the best in professional rodeo action, livestock shows, and family entertainment. This year marks an impressive 93 years of livestock shows and 78 years of rodeo action, continuing a proud tradition that began in the early 1930s. Serving as the official kickoff for the stock show circuit and the start of the pro-rodeo Texas swing, a night at the SandHills Rodeo promises an experience filled with saluting the flag, cheering for winning rides, and getting up close to bone-jarring action. The 2026 rodeo will feature elite PRCA competition, with top-ranked cowboys and cowgirls competing head-to-head in events such as bull riding, barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, and more. New to the lineup this year is specialty act John Payne, “The One Arm Bandit,” whose world-renowned horse and herd performance has earned him 15 PRCA Rodeo Act of the Year titles. Returning is fan favorite, Justin Rumford. As barrel man, he will bring his energy and humor to the arena. A ten-time PRCA Clown of the Year and host of the popular RumpChat podcast, Rumford […]