Sept. 4: Compete in cornhole
The Tomball Professional Firefighters Association Local 5249 is partnering with Paradigm Brewing to host a cornhole tournament. All proceeds go to local fire departments. There will be a DJ, food, a bounce house and drinks alongside the tournament. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Participants can register until Sept. 1. 1 p.m. $100. Paradigm Brewing Co., 2130 S. Persimmon Lane, Tomball. 346-336-6585. www.facebook.com/paradigmbrew
Sept. 10-11: Remember 9/11
The city of Tomball will host a 9/11 21st anniversary remembrance service by lighting two spot lights at The Depot to symbolize the Twin Towers on Sept. 10. On Sept. 11, first responders will also hold a procession from the Tomball Community Center to The Depot that will conclude with a flag-lowering, prayer and remarks from city officials. 7:45 p.m. (Sept. 10), 8:30 a.m. (Sept. 11). Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov
Sept. 10: Go bird watching
Bring the family out to the 14th annual Kleb Woods Hummingbird Festival. A guided nature walk, tour of the Kleb House and blacksmith demonstrations will be available to guests throughout the day. Various presentations will also be given throughout the day. Parking and shuttle service will be provided from the New Kentucky Park at 21710 FM 2920 and the north end of the Kleb Woods parking lot at 20605 FM 2920, Hockley. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Kleb Woods Nature Center, 20303 Draper Road, Tomball. 281-357-5324. www.hcp4.net/kleb
Sept. 10: Catch a movie outdoors
Second Saturday at The Depot returns this month with an outdoor showing of “Ratatouille.” Families 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
Sept. 16-17: Support local agriculture students
The Magnolia ISD Livestock Show returns with local students showing hogs, lambs, goats, rabbits, turkeys, steers and heifers as well as a baked goods show throughout Friday and Saturday. A buyer’s dinner and live auction wrap up the event Saturday. 8 a.m. (show begins daily), 4-5:30 p.m. (buyer’s dinner Saturday), 6 p.m. (live auction). Free (admission). Ag Barn behind Magnolia High School, 14350 FM 1488, Magnolia. 281-356-3571. www.magnoliaisd.org/community/livestock-show
Sept. 17: Get groovy
Tomball will host GroovFest 2022 at which attendees can revisit the days of Buddy Holly, The Doors and The Beatles. The event will have vendors, activities for children, food and music along with a VW show from the North Houston Volkswagen Club. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free (admission, parking). 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov
Sept. 20: Sample food in Tomball
The Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce Women’s Committee presents a Taste of Tomball with local eateries serving up samples of entrees and desserts for attendees to taste. Proceeds from the event will support the chamber’s scholarship fund for community members looking to further their education. Attendees will be able to vote on their favorite samples from the event. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $20 (admission). Tomball VFW Hall, 14408 Alice Road, Tomball. 281-351-7222. www.tomballchamber.org
Sept. 24: Celebrate fall in Magnolia
The Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce will host its Fall Fest Market. There will be more than 75 vendors, crafts and face painting for kids, and pumpkin patch photos. Noon-4 p.m. $1 entry. Guests can also bring a can of corn, peas or sweet potatoes as a donation for Thanksgiving baskets to receive admission. Magnolia Event Center, 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia. 281-356-1488. www.greatermagnoliaparkwaycc.org
Sept. 25: Support small businesses in Tomball
Hosted by multiple small businesses, more than 40 vendors will be available for a small-business market at Paradigm Brewing in Tomball. Some of the businesses include Sweet Caledonia USA, Amanda’s Adventures, Dream Essential Oils and Dalila Premium Chocolates. Live music will be available. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Paradigm Brewing Co., 2130 S. Persimmon Lane, Tomball. 346-336-6585. www.facebook.com/paradigmbrew
Worth the trip
Sept. 11: Observe 9/11
The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park will host a 9/11 observance event that will begin at the moment the first attack occurred at the World Trade Center in 2001. The event honors the first responders who died on 9/11. A first responder flag will be lowered at 8:30 a.m. at the entrance to the park, and Jimmie Edwards, chair of the Montgomery County Veterans Commission, will speak at 8:40 a.m. A moment of silence will follow at 8:59 a.m. 1776 Freedom Blvd., Conroe. https://mcvetmemorialpark.org
Kayli Thompson contributed to this report.
