Enjoy fall activities
Magnolia’s First Baptist Church pumpkin patch is open on weekends with food, hay rides, “punkin’ chunkin’” and photo opportunities. The patch is open weekdays for pumpkins and photos. Magnolia’s First will also host a festival Oct. 31 from 2-5 p.m. featuring bounce houses, children’s games and candy. 4-7 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.), noon-6 p.m. (Sat.-Sun.) Free. 18525 FM 1488, Magnolia. 281-356-8543. www.m1bc.org
Through Nov. 1
Enjoy fall activities
The Oil Ranch in Hockley offers a weekend pumpkin patch with hay rides, a petting zoo, a stockyard maze and other activities for children. Tickets are available online. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.), noon-5 p.m. (Sun.). $12.25-$24.38. 23501 Macedonia Road, Hockley. 281-859-1616. www.oilranch.com
Through Nov. 21
Get lost in a corn maze
Supported by the Salem Lutheran Church Children’s Ministry, the Tomball Corn Maze is a 5-acre, man-made maze on Lutheran Church Road in Tomball. For this year’s fifth anniversary, the theme for maze is “Down on the Farm” in honor of farmers and cowboys. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sat.), noon-6 p.m. (Sun.). $6-$12. Salem Lutheran Church, 2601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball. 346-800-2676. https://tomballcornmaze.com
Oct. 25
Catch a car show
Delayed from April, The Tomball Lions Club will host its annual car show at Tomball High School. In addition to barbecue and beverages, the car show will also feature live music by a DJ. All car years and models are welcome to participate in a number of trophy-winning contests, such as Best Paint, Best Interior and Best of Show. 8 a.m. (registration). Free (entry), $25 (car registration). 20220 Quinn Road, Tomball. 713-410-6542. https://tomballlionsclub.org
Oct. 30
Drive-thru tricks and treats
Tomball will host a “Drive-Boo” trick-or-treating event in which participants can receive candy in a drive-thru fashion. Children are encouraged to come in costumes. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Juergen’s Park, 1331 Ulrich Road, Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov
Oct. 31
Celebrate Halloween
2920 Roadhouse hosts a Witches and Warlocks Halloween Bash with a children’s Halloween party featuring candy, a bounce house and hay rides. Live music from the Kenny Martin Band is scheduled that evening. Free (children’s activities), $10 (live music). Noon-5 p.m. (children’s activities), 7-11 p.m. (music). 21835 FM 2920, Hockley. 281-909-4199. https://2920roadhouse.com
Oct. 31
Support animals
Local nonprofit Abandoned Animal Rescue will be hosting a Hiss & Howloween Spooktacular in celebration of Halloween this year featuring a dog play group, a live DJ and children’s games. Event attendees are asked to bring a donation item upon entry. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Abandoned Animal Rescue, 32632 Wright Road, Magnolia. 281-789-4142. www.aartexas.org
Oct. 31
Trunk or treat
Medella Urgent Care hosts a Halloween trunk or treat. Children of all ages are encouraged to dress up and collect candy from vehicle trunks and other vendors. Prizes will be given for best costumes and trunk decorations. Social distancing and face coverings will be maintained. 3-6 p.m. Free (entry), $25 (vendor/trunk registration). 18535 FM 1488, Magnolia. 346-808-3670. www.medellauc.com/magnolia-location
Nov. 3
Vote in elections
Registered voters in Tomball and Magnolia can weigh in on local, state and federal elections. Find sample ballots and polling information at www.harrisvotes.com and https://elections.mctx.org.
Nov. 6
Take a ghost tour of Tomball
Take a spooky walking tour through Tomball lead by Houston Ghost Tour. The hourlong tours take place on weekends starting Nov. 6 and are open for all ages. Tour attendees can expect to hear ghost stories at local locations such as Granny’s Korner Antiques & More and the Tomball Railroad Depot Plaza. 9-10 p.m. $20. Tomball Railroad Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-770-1324. https://houstonghosttour.com/tours/tomball
Nov. 7
Go holiday shopping
The second annual Holiday Cheer Market hosted by the Concordia Cheerleading Program will feature local vendors with items such as clothing, home decor and handmade crafts. Event attendees also have the chance to win door prizes. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $1 (admission). Concordia Lutheran High School, 700 E. Main St., Tomball. 281-351-2547. www.clhs-tx.org
Nov. 7
Attend a holiday bazaar
Magnolia High School’s Texas Star Dance Team will host its fifth annual Holiday Bazaar featuring specialty boutiques, photos with Santa and a tug of war tournament, among other activities. In addition to food trucks, the event will also include a car show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $1 (admission). Magnolia Event Center, 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia. www.facebook.com/texasstarsholidaybazaar
Nov. 12-22
Catch a play at the theater
The National Youth Theater will present two performances of the “Grimm Fairy Tales.” “Grimm Fairy Tales Jr.,” featuring a younger cast, will be performed at Freedom Church, 8103 FM 1488, Magnolia, on Nov. 12-14. “Grimm Fairy Tales” will take place at Concordia Lutheran High School on Nov. 20-22 at 700 E. Main St., Tomball. $12-$18. 7 p.m. (Nov. 12-13, 20); 2 p.m., 6 p.m. (Nov. 14, 21-22). 832-510-7794. www.nationalyouththeater.org
Nov. 20
Kickstart the holidays virtually
The city of Tomball presents its annual Christmas Tree Lighting at The Depot virtually this year, live-streaming music by Cool Freddie E & The Crew, an address by the mayor and the lighting of the tree. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/tomballtexanforfun
Nov. 21
Thank a soldier
The Way Family Dojo in Magnolia will host its first annual community appreciation event known as “The Way Gives Thanks” in late November. Children can participate in games, activities and write thank-you cards to soldiers deployed overseas. Free. Noon-2 p.m. The Way Family Dojo, 32818 Tamina Road, Magnolia. 346-345-7100. https://thewayfamilydojo.com
