Aug. 13: watch a movie outdoors

Second Saturday at The Depot returns with an outdoor showing of “Stuart Little.” Guests are invited to bring snacks, lawn chairs and blankets. The movie begins at dusk. 8:15 p.m. Free. Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov

Aug. 13: visit an open house

Extreme Performing Arts Center will host an open house for recreational dancers and parents. The open house will include doughnuts, a bounce house and face painting. Attendees will get to tour the facility and meet instructors. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 410 Honea Egypt Road, Magnolia. 936-321-1822

Aug. 13: visit The Little Gym


The Little Gym will open Aug. 13 with an open house event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The facility is an experiential learning and child physical development center for children ages 4 months-12 years, according to the business. During the open house event, community members can meet the instructors and tour the facility. The gym is also offering free introductory classes for children to try out The Little Gym, the first classes of which will be held Aug. 15. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 28469 Hwy. 249, Ste. 8, Tomball. 281-318-1654. www.facebook.com/TLGTomballTX

Aug. 13: celebrate back to school

Paradigm Brewing Co. in Tomball hosts a Back to School Bash with free beer for teachers—one beer per ID—live music, Italian ice, back-to-school photos, character appearances, crafts and vendors. A school supply drive will also be held for items such as backpacks, glue sticks, Expo markers, construction paper, index cards, lunch boxes and other items. 4-8 p.m. Free. 2130 S. Persimmon Lane, Tomball. www.facebook.com/paradigmbrew