Oct. 15: Shop a craft fair
At Tomball Methodist Church’s Fall Frenzy, attendees can shop a craft fair with over 60 vendors; enjoy food from food trucks; walk around a fall carnival that includes games, bounce houses and activities; and taste test during the chili cook-off. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission); carnival tickets start at $10. 1603 Baker Drive, Tomball. 281-351-1249. www.tomballumc.org
Oct. 15: Listen to live music
Musicians The New Offenders, Jamie Lin Wilson and Midnight River Choir as well as headliner Cory Morrow will come to town during the third annual Big Show. A 2022 Chevrolet Corvette will also be raffled with proceeds going to the Tomball Rotary Club. Food and drinks will be available to purchase. 3-9:30 p.m. $50 (admission), $100 (entry for two plus raffle ticket). 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. www.tomballrotaryclub.com/bigshow
Oct. 15: Attend a fall festival
Harris County Precinct 3 will hold a fall festival that includes activities, such as a petting zoo, crafts, games and face painting. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Burroughs Park, 9738 Hufsmith Road, Tomball. 713-274-3100. www.facebook.com/harriscountycommissionerpct3
Oct. 15: Try stein hoisting
At Paradigm Brewing Co.’s Oktoberfest event, attendees can dine on pretzels and bratwurst as well as try stein hoisting. There will also be live music from The Homebrewed Brass Ensemble, face painting and dancing. Food and retail vendors will also be at the event. 2-6 p.m. Free (admission). 2130 S. Persimmon Lane, Tomball. 346-336-6585. www.facebook.com/paradigmbrew
Oct. 16: Enjoy a pumpkin patch
At Southwinds Baptist Church’s fall festival, attendees can enjoy taking pictures in the pumpkin patch alongside activities, such as a pallet maze, a rock wall and games. There will also be food trucks. 2-5 p.m. Free (admission). 16811 FM 2920 Road, Tomball. 281-351-7677. www.facebook.com/southwindschurch