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Fall Fun in Tomball: Trunk or Treat, Car Show & Halloween Market! 🍂🎃
Welcome to the Tomball Insider where everyone is welcome including those who claim they don’t like candy but somehow end up with the biggest stash.
Check out what’s happening this week:
Trunk or Treat
Fall Fest and Car Show
Halloween Market
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Trunk or Treat
OCTOBER 24
Lone Star College–Tomball is bringing the community together for a festive night of costumes, candy, and family fun. Kids can enjoy games, music, food trucks, and a costume contest, while parents connect with local first responders. Admission is free and open to all ages.
📅 October 24 | 6–8 PM
📍 30555 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77375
Hosted by Lone Star College–Tomball
Fall Fest and Car Show
OCTOBER 25
Tomball Retirement Center is hosting a community fall festival alongside a classic car show. Guests can browse vintage vehicles, enjoy seasonal fun, and spend time with family in a welcoming setting. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or looking for a relaxed afternoon out, this event has something for everyone.
📅 October 25 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 13415 Medical Complex Dr., Tomball, TX 77375
Hosted by Tomball Retirement Center
Halloween Market
OCTOBER 26
Paradigm Brewing Company invites families and friends to a spooky-season celebration with shopping, treats, costumes, and fun at the brewery. Browse vendor booths, enjoy the fall atmosphere, dress up for trunk-or-treat and enjoy an afternoon out in the spirit of Halloween.
📅 October 26 | Time 11 AM — 4 PM
📍 2130 S. Persimmon Lane, Tomball, TX 77375
Hosted by Paradigm Brewing Company
LONE STAR COLLEGE - TOMBALL COMMUNITY LIBRARY EVENTS FOR THE WEEK
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
OCTOBER 22ND
Toddler Time | 9:30 AM
Join other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior, while supplies last. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Preschool Story Time | 10:30 AM
Join other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior, while supplies last. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235
OCTOBER 23RD
Preschool Story Time | 10:30 AM
Join other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior, while supplies last. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235
OCTOBER 27TH
Baby Bookwarms | 9:30 AM
Join other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Bookworms uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and playtime to engage babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards newborns through just walking. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Tiny Tots | 10:30 AM
Join other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Tiny Tots uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and playtime to engage babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards walkers through 18 months. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
OCTOBER 28TH
Toddler Time | 10:30 AM
Join other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior, while supplies last. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
TEEN PROGRAMS
OCTOBER 22ND
Homeschool Hangout | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Teen Space
Teens! Hang out, play games, and do something awesome at the library! We have tablets, a huge digital table, game consoles, and more for FREE use. Meet new friends, challenge yourself, and unleash your creativity! The Teen Space is open to the public during the library's open hours. Email: [email protected] for more information.
OCTOBER 23RD
Color & Relax: Loteria Coloring | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Teen Space
Take a break and get creative in the Teen Space while we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Drop in for a relaxing hour of coloring and calm. All supplies are provided. This program is open to ages 12-17,18 if in high school. Email: [email protected] for more information.
OCTOBER 24TH
Texas Archaeology Month: Clay Pinch Pots | 3–5 PM | Teen Space
Join us for a celebration of Texas Archaeology Month with clay pinch pot kits provided by the Texas Historical Commission! All skill levels welcome, and all supplies provided. Due to limited supplies, only one pot per person. Registration required at hcpl.net/events. This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. For more information, please email [email protected].
OCTOBER 27TH
Stitcher Society | 4–6 PM | Teen Space
Bring your own project to our monthly teen fiber arts group! Come to chat and work on your current project, get ideas for new projects, and be inspired by your fellow fiber artists. Whether it’s crochet, knitting, embroidery, quilting, or anything in between, if you can bring it with you, you can work on it. This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email [email protected] for more information.
(Disclaimer: this is not an instructional class of any kind, please come with knowledge of how to work on your project.)
OCTOBER 28TH
Twisted Crafters: Nicho Boxes |11 AM – 12 PM | Teen Space
Join us as we celebrate Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead by creating personal themed Nicho boxes. Materials will be provided, till supplies last. This program is open to ages 12-17,18 if in high school. Email: [email protected] for more information.
ADULT PROGRAMS
OCTOBER 22ND
De-Stress at the Library | 12–1 PM | Meeting Room
Stressed out? Come join us for an afternoon of calming music, DIY stress relief crafts, and delicious snacks that will be sure to put you at ease.
OCTOBER 23RD
50+ Bus Trip | 9 AM – 5 PM | Meeting Room
If you are 50+, join us for a fun-filled day provided in conjunction with Harris County Precinct 3 bus trip program! Always a good time, we visit area museums, local attractions and activities and sometimes do some shopping on these all-day trips. Entry fees and lunch are dutch-treat. We usually return to the library around 5pm. For more details, visit hcpl.net/registration
Ongoing Weekly/Monthly
Soldiers Supplies Donations | 1st Floor Elevators
We will be collecting donations all month long to be sent to Boots for Troops, a local non-profit that mails care packages to troops deployed across the globe. Items needed for donation include dry snacks, toiletries, books, candy, ground coffee, letters of encouragement, etc. Donations can be dropped off at the library’s 1st floor elevators in the donation box. Email [email protected] for more information. Recommended Donations can be found here: https://boots4troops.org/host-a-package-drive/
Sit & Stitch | Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Meeting Room
Do you enjoy cross stitch, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, or any other needle arts? Then you should join our Sit and Stitch Group on Thursday mornings! Bring your projects to work on and visit with this awesome group!
American Mah-Jongg | Fridays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Community Engagement Area
Join us every Friday in the Community Engagement Area from 1PM-3PM to play American Mah-Jongg! This is not an instructional class, ‘open play’ only, but beginners and advanced players are welcome! Contact [email protected] for more information.
Lunch and Learn Genealogy | 2nd Friday, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | 2nd floor Conference Room
Participants bring their own lunch to enjoy while watching various genealogy how-to webinars presented by experts in the field. The topic will be decided by participants shortly prior to the start of the program. Email [email protected] for more details.
Digitization Station Orientation | 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 2nd floor Conference Room
This orientation session will introduce participants to the basics of converting their media to digital using the equipment in the Digitization Station at the LSC - Tomball Community Library. Attendance at this orientation is required for participants to then schedule future time using the equipment. Register online at hcpl.net. Email [email protected] for more information.
Connections! Genealogy Book Club | 4th Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 2nd floor Conference Room
Join us as we dive into DNA research with one hour of book discussion and one hour of hand-on computer time. Patrons will supply their own books. Details email [email protected].
Rootsquad | 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Meeting Room
Stay up to date on current family history industry news, hear research tips, learn from genealogy webinars and expert speakers, and share ways to improve research techniques. We also tell stories, share heirlooms and in general, enjoy talking about anything genealogy related together. Email [email protected] for more information.
BOOK CLUBS
OCTOBER 23RD
Mystery Book Club | 1 PM – 3 PM | Conference Room
Please join us in the Conference Room as we discuss the latest mysteries and thrillers! Email [email protected] for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
🎤LIVE EVENTS AND MUSIC
WEDNSDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
🎤Karaoke Night | ⌚07:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 📍The Empty Glass
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD
🎤Bob Schneider |⌚06:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Tickets Here | 📍Main Street Crossing
🎤Open Mic Night | ⌚07:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 📍The Empty Glass
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
🎤Live Music by Mike Amabile | ⌚08:00 PM - 11:00 PM | 📍The Empty Glass
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
🎤The Fabulous Thunderbirds | ⌚Doors 6:30 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | 📍Main Street Crossing
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
🎤Live music by Scott Morrison | ⌚12:00 PM - 06:00 PM | 📍The Empty Glass
🎤The Fabulous Thunderbirds | ⌚Doors 3:00 / Show 5:00 | Tickets Here | 📍Main Street Crossing
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
🎤Josh Weathers | ⌚Doors 6:00 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | 📍Main Street Crossing
WEDNSDAY, OCTOBER 29TH
🎤Josh Weathers | ⌚Doors 6:00 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | 📍Main Street Crossing
TOMBALL COMMUNITY EVENTS
Wednesday, October 22ND
Fitness + | ⌚9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center
Basic Tap Class | ⌚2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center
Zumba | ⌚7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE (18+ Only) | 📍Tomball Community Center
Thursday, October 23RD
Bridge | ⌚12:00 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center
Crochet / Needlework | ⌚1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center
Just Dance | ⌚2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center
Friday, October 24TH
Fitness + | ⌚9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center
Beginner’s Line Dancing | ⌚11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center
Line Dancing | ⌚1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center
Trunk or Treat @ LSC-Tomball Community Library | ⌚6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE | 📍30555 Tomball Pkwy Tomball, TX 77377
Saturday, October 25TH
🍅Tomball Farmers Market | ⌚9 AM - 1 PM | FREE | 📍205 W. Main Street
🖼️Tomball Art Market | ⌚9 AM - 1 PM | FREE | 📍403 Commerce Street
Fall Fest and Classic Car Show | ⌚10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Retirement Center
Family Monster Mingle | ⌚6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center
Sunday, October 26TH
Halloween Market at Paradigm Brewing | ⌚11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | FREE | 📍
Paradigm Brewing
Monday, October 27TH
Bingo | ⌚10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center
Bridge | ⌚12:00 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center
Zumba | ⌚7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE (18+ Only) | 📍Tomball Community Center
Tuesday, October 28TH
Mat Looming, Crochet, Crafts & Needlework | ⌚9:00 AM - 12:15 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center
Line Dancing | ⌚1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center
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