July 1: Honor veterans
Hospice Plus will host a veterans Jeep event with food, drinks and music to celebrate local veterans. Jeep families are encouraged to bring their Jeep. 4-6 p.m. Free. Southern Knights Senior Living, 27919 Johnson Road, Tomball. 281-475-3994
July 3: Celebrate Independence Day
Paradigm Brewing will host a Brews and BBQ event for Independence Day with live music, ax throwing, snow cones, a photo booth and barbecue. Noon. Free. Paradigm Brewing, 2130 S. Persimmon Lane, Tomball. 346-336-6585. www.paradigmbrewingcompany.com
July 4: Observe July Fourth
The city of Magnolia will host its annual Fourth of July celebration with a bike parade, fireworks, food vendors and more. 5:30-10 p.m. Unity Park, 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia. 281-356-2266. www.cityofmagnolia.com
July 4: Enjoy a festival and firework show
The city of Tomball will host its annual July 4 celebration and Street Fest with live music, food, games, activities and fireworks at dusk. 6-10 p.m. Free (admission). Downtown Tomball. 281-290-1003. www.tomballtx.gov
July 9: See a free movie
The city of Tomball will host its 2nd Saturday at the Depot with a free screening of “A Bug’s Life.” 8:15-10 p.m. Free. Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-290-1035. www.tomballtx.gov
July 9-10: Shop small
Magnolia Gardens Auction House will host a local vendor and artist sale with more than 20 vendors. There will be a food truck on site, too. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (July 9), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (July 10). Free (admission). Magnolia Gardens Auction House, 18090 Bauer Road, Hockley. 281-516-7251. www.magnoliagardensauctionhouse.com
July 15: Bowl for a cause
AZ Mobile Pet Vaccines will host a bowling tournament to raise funds for HART Animal Rescue. There will be food and drinks, and all registered teams will get a fundraiser T-shirt. Winners will receive cash prizes. 7 p.m. $120 (team entry fee). Tomball Bowl, 14435 FM 2920, Tomball. 346-402-5978
July 16: Attend a craft show
Living Stones Church will host a Christmas in July craft show with crafts and food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (admission). Living Stones Church, 26605 Peden Road, Magnolia. 832-521-3444. www.livingstones-church.com
July 17: Swap a plant cutting
Dry Creek Gatherings will host a North Houston Plant Exchange and Market. Swap plant cuttings and enjoy a vendor market and drinks by Dry Creek. Noon-5 p.m. Free (admission). 30663 Moore Road, Magnolia. 832-928-2738. www.drycreekgatherings.com
July 23: Get ready for back to school
The Way Family Dojo will host a back to school bash and parent and child self-defense class with water slides, snow cones, outdoor fun and community partners. Noon-2 p.m. Free. The Way Family Dojo, 32818 Tamina Road, Magnolia. 346-345-7100. www.thewayfamilydojo.com
