The Tomball and Magnolia areas feature a variety of events throughout the year from festivals to parades. Here is a sampling of events hosted by cities and local organizations. City of Tomball Tomball Historic Depot Plaza 201 S. Elm St., Tomball 281-351-5484 www.tomballtx.gov

1. July 4 Celebration and street festival

2. October 12 Zomball in Tomball

3. November 22 Christmas Tree Lighting

Tomball Sister City Organization 201 S. Elm St., Tomball www tomballgermanfest.org

4. March 29-31 German Heritage Festival

5. December 13-15 German Christmas Market

City of Magnolia The Magnolia Stroll FM 1488 to Sanders Street, Magnolia 281-356-2266 www.cityofmagnolia.com

6. September 21 Stroll thru the Renaissance

Unity Park 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia 281-356-2266 www.cityofmagnolia.com

7. April 12-13 Magnolia Showdown BBQ Cookoff

8. July 4 The Fourth at Unity Park

9. December 7 Hometown Christmas