Tomball and Magnolia residents can attend several local events this weekend. See what's happening around town:

Saturday

  Christmas in July Tomball The city of Tomball celebrates Christmas in July on Saturday, July 8, at the Tomball Historic Depot Plaza.[/caption] Christmas in July Hosted by the city of Tomball, the Second Saturday event features activities and a showing of "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas." 6 p.m. Free. Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov Painting with a Purpose Painting with a Twist in Tomball hosts a public painting class on Saturday evening benefiting breast cancer research. Funds from the Painting with a Purpose event will be donated to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. Reservations required. 7-9 p.m. $45. Painting with a Twist, 14059 FM 2920, Tomball. 346-202-7076. www.paintingwithatwist.com/tomball Farmers markets Tomball and Magnolia area residents can visit the Farmer's Market on Tamina and the Tomball Farmers Market on Saturday. The markets offer a variety of artisan-made goods, fresh produce, and food vendors. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.  

Farmer's Market on Tamina 32907 Tamina Road, Magnolia

Tomball Farmers Market 205 W. Main St., Tomball

Saturday-Sunday

Author meet and greet Mary A. Perez, Houston-based author of "Running in Heels: A Memoir of Grit & Grace" hosts a book signing at Kroger in Tomball. The book is a coming-of-age story set in the 1960s to present day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Saturday), noon-5 p.m. (Sunday). Free. Kroger, 14060 FM 2920, Tomball. www.maryaperez.com