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Community-supported public television inspiring the Permian Basin with quality programming, engaging events and educational opportunities.
🇺🇸 Step into the story of America's fight for independence.
Join Basin PBS at Midland's historic Ritz Theater for a special community screening of selected excerpts from Ken Burns's The American Revolution. This unique presentation highlights the military strategies, leadership, battles, and conflicts that shaped our nation's founding.
Event Highlights:
🫖 Complimentary Liberty Tea & Popcorn Bar
🎁 Revolutionary War Trivia with prizes
🎬 Screening begins at 3:00 p.m.
📚 Chance to win The American Revolution hardcover book
📅 Saturday, June 13
📍 The Ritz Theater | Downtown Midland
🚪 Doors Open: 2:00 p.m.
Free and open to the community as part of the America 250 Celebration.
RSVP and let us know you are coming:
https://bit.ly/4vRb7xN
🇺🇸 Celebrate America's story with a morning of family fun!
Join the Basin PBS Education Team for Saturday Spectacular: A Party for Patriots on Saturday, June 20, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Basin PBS.
Kids will enjoy special episodes of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum featuring George Washington and Abigail Adams, along with snacks, hands-on activities, and patriotic fun for the whole family.
📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 11am - 12:30pm
🎉 FREE Family Event
📍 Basin PBS | 203 N. Main St.
Part of our America 250 Celebration. Bring the family and join the fun!
❄️✨ A little summer magic is headed to Centennial Park!
Join us Thursday, June 11 for the first Movies in the Park of the season. Come early for PBS KIDS activities, free books, and a PBS KIDS episode, then stick around for a beloved snowy adventure at dusk.
🎨 7:30 PM Activities
📚 Free books
🎬 Movie at dusk
🍿 Free snacks
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and sing along under the stars!
BIG thanks to support from H-E-B & ExxonMobil
06/06/2026
⏰ Last chance, West Texas!
Today is the final day to vote in the MRT Readers' Choice Awards, and we'd be honored to have your support.
For 40 years, Basin PBS has been part of this community, sharing stories that matter, providing trusted educational resources, and bringing people together through the power of public media. If Basin PBS has informed, inspired, entertained, or made a difference for your family, your vote means the world to us.
💙 Cast your vote before voting closes tonight:
https://bit.ly/43Ktb0e
Thank you for believing in local public media and for being part of the Basin PBS family. Every vote counts!
06/05/2026
One day left of Puppet Play Camp!
Just look at those smiles! This week has been filled with creativity, imagination, new friendships, and plenty of puppet-powered fun. Our young creators have dreamed up unique characters and brought their ideas to life.
We can't wait to see what they create on the final day tomorrow!
🎶 As Main Street Live comes to a close, we’re looking ahead to summer nights under the stars… 🌟🎬
Movies in the Park is back!
Join Basin PBS at Centennial Park Midland for FREE family movie nights featuring:
🎨 Kids activities with the Basin PBS Education Team (7:30pm)
📚 Free books
📺 A PBS KIDS episode before the movie (8:15pm)
🍿 Free popcorn, pickles & water (at concessions)
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and make memories with us this summer. 💛
📅 June 11 & 25
📅 July 9, 23 & 30
Made possible with support from H-E-B and ExxonMobil.
06/04/2026
West Texas, you’ve welcomed us into your homes, classrooms, and communities for 40 years. Now we’re asking for a small favor.
Voting is open for the Midland Reporter-Telegram Readers’ Choice Awards, and we’d be honored to have your support. Every vote is a reminder that local, community-supported public media matters. Voting is open through June 5 at 11:59pm.
If Basin PBS has informed, inspired, educated, or entertained you, please cast your vote today.
Vote here:
https://bit.ly/43Ktb0e
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203 North Main Street
Midland, TX
79701
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |