In honor of National Small Business Week, which ends May 6, here are 12 locally-owned places to visit in Tomball and Magnolia. Tomball Bowl features entertainment options, children's programs Tomball’s only bowling alley may look unchanged from the outside to area residents, however, its interior has changed significantly since it first opened. 14435 FM 2920, Tomball 281-351-1831 www.tomballbowl.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sat. 1 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 1-10 p.m. Shades of Texas features variety of plant options Jon Gabriel Mathews was only 5 years old when he began working alongside his dad and learning about the family business, Shades of Texas. Twenty years later, he is the general manager of two family-owned nursery locations. 5505 FM 1488, Magnolia 281-259-1400 www.shadesoftexas.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m.-noon, closed Sundays District 2•4•9 features indoor, outdoor entertainment in Tomball Dan and Jess Stubinski partnered with friends Randy and Joy Meador to open District 2·4·9 in Tomball in the former location of Red River Dancehall & Saloon. 23238 Hwy. 249, Tomball 832-717-0020 www.district249.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 4 p.m.-midnight, Fri. 2 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m [caption id="attachment_239544" align="alignright" width="460"]The business is named for owner Kevin Mims’ father, who was nicknamed Deacon Baldy. The business is named for owner Kevin Mims’ father, who was nicknamed Deacon Baldy.[/caption] Deacon Baldy's Bar & Food Trucks offers craft beers, gourmet eats As warmer weather approaches, Magnolia-area residents looking for a place to spend the day outdoors can head down FM 1488 as Deacon Baldy’s Bar and Food Trucks gears up for its first summer of business. 5447 FM 1488, Magnolia 281-650-2558 www.deaconbaldys.com Hours: Tue.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Mondays Extraordinary Education in Magnolia adds opportunities for homeschool community After choosing to homeschool two of her four children, Elise Eaton founded Extraordinary Education in 2006 in Magnolia. Eaton said because few resources existed for homeschool families in Northwest Houston at the time, she started the learning center to provide social and academic opportunities for students. 9522 Carraway Lane, Magnolia 281-652-5918 www.extraed.net Hours: Class hours vary; call for appointment. [caption id="attachment_231801" align="alignright" width="460"]Marc and Elizabeth Lattanzi opened Magnolia Superburger in 2010. The couple opened their first burger establishment in 1993 in California. Marc and Elizabeth Lattanzi opened Magnolia Superburger in 2010. The couple opened their first burger establishment in 1993 in California.[/caption] Magnolia Superburger builds on decades of experience Since 1993, Marc and Elizabeth Lattanzi have spread their love for burgers from Costa Mesa, California, to Magnolia, Texas. Magnolia Superburger—formerly known as The Burger Place and The Original Superburger No. 5—opened on FM 1488 in 2010. 281-259-8816 www.facebook.com/superburger5 Hours: Tue.-Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Mondays Caroline's Kitchen grows on Main Street After finding success at the Tomball Farmers Market, owners Caroline and Chad Cobell opened Caroline’s Kitchen on the city’s Main Street in early February. A self-proclaimed foodie, Caroline had initially sold baked goods at the market but exchanged her inventory of cupcakes and sweets for hot tamales last fall at her husband’s suggestion. 411 W. Main St., Ste. A, Tomball 281-516-8117 www.carolines-creations.com Hours: Tue.-Wed., Sat.10 a.m.-3 p.m., Thu.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. , closed Sundays and Mondays

Hollee & Ivie offers paper goods, handmade items Drawing on her love of stationery and a desire to revive letter writing, Hollee Ganner opened Hollee & Ivie in October 2015 on Commerce Street. Using her best friend’s last name—Ivie—she named her paper goods boutique with a nod to the classic Christmas carol. 108 Commerce St., Tomball 512-826-3494 www.holleeandivie.com Hours: Tue.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday Timbercreek Stables teaches life lessons at Magnolia facility When they were both 9 years old, Cassandra Long and Robyn Schmidt met while learning to ride horses. After growing up and pursuing individual endeavors, Long and Schmidt decided to open Timbercreek Stables in Magnolia 10 years ago at the request of Long’s daughter, AnnaKate. 2700 Superior Road, Magnolia 281-691-2483 www.timbercreek-stables.com Hours: Call for appointment The Burger Barn offers menu variety, unique flavors A burger for lunch or dinner may seem like a basic choice, however, making a meal selection at The Burger Barn requires more decision making than “medium” or “well-done.” 16949 N. Eldridge Parkway Ste. 100, Tomball 832-698-1916 www.theburgerbarn.net Hours: Sun.-Wed. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Thu.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Don Quixote Home Decor brings international home goods to Magnolia To bring the custom home furnishings store closer to its clientele, a second location of Don Quixote Home Decor opened on FM 1488 in the Magnolia area last June, owner David Lyles said. The store’s first location is in Spring. 9311 FM 1488, Magnolia 281-789-7125 www.donquixotehomedecor.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Floral design boutique blooms at Tomball's Bramble & Bee Maggie Bailey said she found her love of floral design by joining a floral guild at her church a few years ago. 311 Commerce St., Tomball 346-808-3008 www.brambleandbee.com Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., consultation by appointment only. Closed Sun.-Mon.