Buy tickets for Renaissance Festival
Tickets for the Texas Renaissance Festival, located northwest of Magnolia in Todd Mission, go sale Aug. 13. The festival runs eight weekends from Oct. 9-Nov. 28 and includes 400 on-site shops and 50 entertainment acts, Community Impact Newspaper previously reported. Times vary. Prices start at $25 for adults and $13 for children. 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission. 800-458-3435. www.texrenfest.com
August 14
Eat chili, support a nonprofit
A chili cook-off for Operation Underground Railroad—a nonprofit fighting child tracking—includes music, a bounce house and a magic show. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. The Way Family Dojo, 32818 Tamina Road, Magnolia. 346-345-7100. www.thewayfamilydojo.com
Drink craft beer, buy local
Lone Pint Brewery will be hosting their Vendor Market Day with live music from Anthony Pitt and JB Barnett. The event will feature food trucks and local vendors, such as Texas Pioneer Creations, Howling Mad Hot Sauce and Stump Farms. 3-7 p.m. Free. 507 Commerce St., Magnolia. 713-304-5069. www.lonepint.com/event/vendor-market-day-and-live-music-w-anthony-pitt-jb-barnett
Check out new art
DaVinci Artists Gallery is hosting its August open house art exhibition to display the latest art from their artists. Guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and appetizer while viewing the gallery and talking to the artists. 5-8 p.m. Free. 315 W. Main Street, Tomball. 281-516-9595. www.davinciartistsgallery.com/fresh-art-reception-first-saturdays.html
Enjoy a movie at The Depot
Tomball’s 2nd Saturday at The Depot for August will feature the movie Sonic the Hedgehog. Guests can bring their own lawn chairs and snacks, and enjoy the movie in the park. 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Free. [email protected]. www.tomballtx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5685&month=8&year=2021&day=11&calType=0