Residents can canoe across the pond in Burroughs Park with Harris County Precinct 4. Two paddlers are allowed per canoe and must live within the same household. Participants are encouraged to bring their own flotation device, but equipment is provided and will be disinfected prior to use. 6-7 p.m. Free. Back of Burroughs Park, 9738 Hufsmith Road, Tomball. www.hcp4.net/events
May 27 and June 26: Learn to navigate phones, online meetings with library series
Harris County Precinct 4 Encore! and the Tomball Community Library host a virtual series to equip seniors to better understand phone and tablet technology May 27 as well as the basics of using online meeting platforms June 26. 1-2 p.m. Free (register online or by phone). Online. 713-274-4050. www.hcp4.net/encore/events
June 5: Play bingo in the park
Harris County Precinct 4 invites families to an evening of bingo in Burroughs Park. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs; bingo supplies will be provided. 6-8 p.m. Free. 9738 Hufsmith Road, Tomball. www.hcp4.net/events
June 4-6: Visit the German festival
Following its COVID-19-related cancellation last spring, the Tomball German Heritage Festival returns for three days in Old Town Tomball. The annual event features ethnic and festival food, four music stages, a petting zoo, street performers, a carnival and rides, and more than 100 street vendors. Shuttle service from designated parking areas is also provided. 6-10 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sun.). Free (admission, parking, shuttle). 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. www.tomballgermanfest.org
June 7: Weigh in on a proposed concrete batch plant in Magnolia
An online public hearing is scheduled for a proposed concrete batch plant operator applying for an air quality permit with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The application is proposed for Buendia Concrete LLC at 1301 Superior Road, Magnolia, and has garnered more than 1,700 public comments as of press time. Comments can be submitted through the time of the public hearing in writing or online. 6 p.m. Free. Online. www.tceq.texas.gov/agency/decisions/hearings/calendar.html
June 11: Celebrate reading
Students at Magnolia ISD elementary schools can kick off summer reading with games, activities, books and snacks. Times are assigned by campus. 4-5:30 p.m. (Bear Branch, Ellisor, Magnolia Parkway, Smith elementary schools); 6-7:30 p.m. (Lyon, Magnolia, Nichols Sawmill, Williams elementary schools). Free. Magnolia Event Center, 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia. www.magnoliaisd.org
June 12: Enjoy an outdoor movie
The city of Tomball brings back its monthly Second Saturday at The Depot event including a socially distanced outdoor showing of the movie “Wonder Park.” Guests are encouraged to bring snacks and lawn chairs. 8 p.m. (movie begins at dusk). Free. 201 S. Elm St., Tomball.
www.tomballtx.gov
June 19: Enjoy old-style music, chili cook-off in Tomball
Guests can enjoy an afternoon of honky tonk tunes and a chili cook-off sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International with teams coming from across the state to participate. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (admission). www.tomballtx.gov
June 19: Enjoy face painting, inflatables
Family and friends can enjoy a day at Burroughs Park hosted by the Chase Realty Group with snow cones, face painting, inflatables, shopping vendors and a playground. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 9738 Hufsmith Road, Tomball. www.thechaserealtygroup.com
