Photo courtesy of Mike Baxter
Photo courtesy Texas RenaissanceResidents and visitors will have an opportunity to showcase a variety of Halloween and Renaissance-era costumes this weekend during two annual events open to the public in the Tomball and Magnolia area.
Beginning at 5 p.m., Zomball in Tomball takes place Oct. 11 along Market Street. The free event features more than 24 local businesses and organizations on display to distribute candy as part of "Trunk or Treat," and children are encouraged to wear family-friendly costumes.
On-site Halloween-themed attractions include a creepy caboose and menacing maze as well as other games and music. The animated film "Hotel Transylvania" plays on a giant inflatable screen at the Downtown Depot Plaza located at 201 S. Elm Street.
In addition, the 40th annual Texas Renaissance Festival begins Oct. 11 and runs through Nov. 30 in Todd Mission—located an estimated 7 miles from Magnolia. The festival is open to the public for eight weekends and features a variety of entertainment and vendors, including artisans, merchants, themed feasting areas and performance companies.
