Tomball Memorial High School football will face off against Klein Collins High School at the Tomball ISD stadium. The Wildcats are looking to break a four-game losing streak. 7 p.m. $5 (students), $6 (adults), $7 (reserved seating). 20235 Cypress Rosehill Road, Tomball. 281-357-3100. www.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/administrative-services/athletics/tickets
Oct. 29-30: Grill at a cook-off
Magnolia’s First Baptist Church is hosting a barbecue cook-off at its pumpkin patch. Meat will be provided, and prizes will be awarded for brisket, meat, chicken and open categories. Chefs will meet Oct. 29 at 6 p.m., and the entries will be judged Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. $200 (team entry fee). 18525 FM 1488, Magnolia. 281-356-8543. www.m1bc.org/bbq
Oct. 30: Celebrate Howl-O-Ween before the holiday
The Abandoned Animal Rescue is holding its annual Howl-O-Ween event just before Halloween. The event will include games for kids, candy, tours and a DJ. Luliet Creamery will be serving ice cream. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. 32632 Wright Road, Magnolia. 281-789-4142. www.aartexas.org
Oct. 30: Celebrate fall in the heart of Tomball
The Tomball Bible Church will present its fall carnival for the family to enjoy. The festival will feature fall-themed events, including a hayride and games. Inflatables, complimentary food and face painting will also be available. 4-6 p.m. Free. Tomball Bible Church, 400 N. Walnut St., Tomball. 281-351-1876. www.tomballbible.church
Oct. 30: Dress up and dance
The nonprofit Love Fosters Hope is hosting its seventh annual Night of Hope gala to support its mission of helping children in foster care. The event will feature dancing, auctions and dinner. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s-style fashion. 6 p.m. $150. 33300 Egypt Lane, Ste. G-420, Magnolia. 832-823-1899. www.lovefostershope.org
Oct. 30: Play casino games for charity
Lone Pint Brewery is hosting a Casino Night with proceeds benefiting Society of Samaritans, a Magnolia organization that provides food, clothing and emergency assistance to the community. Games will include blackjack, craps, roulette and Texas Hold 'em. Drink tokens will be provided, and food and live music will also be available. 7-10 p.m. $60. 507 Commerce St., Magnolia. 713-304-5069. www.lonepint.com
