There are several events set to take place this weekend in Tomball and Magnolia. Check out a few of them below. This list is not comprehensive.
Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Genealogy Marathon
Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library is hosting a genealogy marathon—an all-day event that will feature speakers discussing topics, such as writing your family history and proving links between generations. Attendees will also be able to tour the library’s digitization station and the Chaparral genealogy collection. Light refreshments will be provided, and attendees are invited to bring their own lunch or visit the campus Luby’s cafeteria. Registration is required.
- Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (doors open 8 a.m.)
- Free
- 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball
- https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com
Tomball Art League fall show
The Tomball Art League presents its fall show and sale of student and adult artwork. This event is open to the public, and artwork can be submitted through Oct. 15.
- Oct. 20, 1-6 p.m.; Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- LSC-Tomball Community Library, 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball
- www.thetomballartleague.com
Concert in the Country
Boots For Troops, an organization that provides custom care packages for deployed service members, is hosting its eighth annual concert fundraiser. Performing artists include Bri Bagwell, Southern Deposition, Chad Cooke Band, Scotty Alexander, Darryl Worley, Casey Chesnutt, David Joseph and Briana Adams. This kid-friendly event will also have vendors, food trucks, a cornhole tournament and a barbecue cookoff.
- Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m.; Oct. 21, 1:30 p.m.
- $10-$1,500
- Show Sports Farm, 32931 Wright Road, Magnolia
- www.concertinthecountry.org
Tomball Methodist Church Fall Frenzy
Attendees can enjoy a gumbo cookoff, a fall carnival and a craft fair at Tomball Methodist Church’s fall frenzy. This event will also include a silent auction and food trucks. Tickets are needed to enjoy the carnival and gumbo cookoff.
- Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (entry); $8 (10 carnival tickets), $15 (20 carnival tickets), $20 (30 carnival tickets), $35 (carnival wristband); $10 (gumbo tasting wristband and 10 vote tickets), $1 (additional gumbo vote ticket)
- 1603 Baker Drive, Tomball
- www.tomballmethodist.org
Harris County Precinct 3 Fall Festival
Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey invites the public to come out to Precinct 3’s fall festival, which will feature a petting zoo, crafts and games, face painting, balloon art, food, and music.
- Oct. 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Burroughs Park, 9738 Hufsmith Road, Tomball
- www.facebook.com/HarrisCountyCommissionerPct3
Concordia Lutheran High School Cruisin’ Crusaders 5K Run/Walk
Attendees are invited to register for Concordia Lutheran High School’s annual Cruisin’ Crusaders 5K Run/Walk. The event will include music, games and local vendors.
- Oct. 21, 8 a.m. (5K), 9 a.m. (1-mile run/walk)
- $35 (5K), $25 (1-mile run/walk)
- Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball
- www.clhs-tx.org
Magnolia’s First Baptist Church Fall Fest
At Magnolia’s First Baptist Church’s fall festival, attendees can expect games, live music, dancing, a petting zoo, face painting and food trucks.
- Oct. 21, noon-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 18525 FM 1488, Magnolia
- www.facebook.com/magnoliasfirst
Texas Makers Market Magnolia Fall Festival
Texas Makers Market will host a fall festival in Magnolia that will include costume contests, fall photo opportunities, local vendors and food. This event is family- and pet-friendly.
- Oct. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission and parking)
- 21088 FM 1488, Magnolia
- www.facebook.com/TexasMakersMarket
District 2.4.9. Bar and Grill Bier Fest
Attendees at District 2.4.9 Bar and Grill’s Bier Fest will be able to enjoy live music, beer tastings and games.
- Oct. 21, noon
- Free (admission)
- 23238 Hwy. 249, Tomball
- www.facebook.com/d249bar
St. Anne Catholic Community Fall Bazaar
St. Anne Catholic Community is hosting its largest annual community fundraising event to provide financial assistance to the church and school. This event will have food, drinks, games, crafts, a silent auction and a raffle.
- Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission), $10 (raffle tickets)
- St. Anne Catholic Community, 1111 S. Cherry St., Tomball
- www.stannebazaar.com
Dia De Los Perros
At District 2.4.9 Bar & Grill’s Dia De Los Perros event, attendees can bring a photo or special treat to the Altar of Canine Love to remember their pets, dress their furry friends in costumes for a contest, get professional photos taken of their dogs and enjoy food. All dogs must be leashed.
- Oct. 22, 1-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 23238 Hwy. 249, Tomball
- www.facebook.com/d249bar