Check out the city of Tomball's Freight Train Food Truck Festival, the St. Anne fall bazaar and other activities in the Tomball and Magnolia area this weekend, Oct. 18-20.
Oct. 19 Eat chili, compete in a cook-off Make a chili recipe and compete—or just try some chili—in the first Tomball Area Church Chili Cookoff, benefiting Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries. Four-person chili cook-off teams are welcome. Noon-3 p.m. Free (children age 6 and under), $10 (attendee), $120 (four-person cook-off entry). Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 801 E. Main St., Tomball. 281-351-1609. www.goodshepherdtomball.org/chili
Oct. 19 Check out food trucks at the Freight Train Food Truck Festival Visit 20 different food trucks at the city of Tomball’s fourth annual food truck festival, including Cafe Dala, Iced Cupcakery, Cousins Maine Lobster, The Waffle Bus and others. The festival also features live music from Folk Family Revival and other Houston-area musicians. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (admission, parking). Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov
Oct. 19 Help raise money for Inspiring Hands Local nonprofit Inspiring Hands hosts an event featuring a chili cook-off, a raffle, silent and live auctions, prizes and live music. Halloween costumes are encouraged, and children’s activities will be offered. 4-8 p.m. $40 (one entry), $50 (two entries). Molly’s Pub, 28107 Hwy. 249, Tomball. 832-953-5356. www.inspiringhands.org
Oct. 20 Enjoy a fall bazaar at St. Anne Catholic Church This annual, family-friendly fundraiser benefits the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and other church programs. The indoor and outdoor event features barbecue from the Knights of Columbus, desserts, bingo, inflatables, crafts, live music, live and silent auctions, and games. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Free. St. Anne Catholic Church, 1111 S. Cherry St., Tomball. 281-351-8106. www.stanne-tomball.org
Oct. 20 Spend an afternoon in Burroughs Park Harris County Precinct 4 is hosting Sunday Afternoon in the Park, featuring balloon artists, carnival games, clowns, fishing, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, a pumpkin patch and children's crafts. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Burroughs Park, 9738 Hufsmith Road, Tomball. www.hcp4.net