Hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. Soon enough, the kids will be heading back to school. If you’re in the Cypress, Tomball or Magnolia areas you’ll want to be sure to check out these end of summer activities taking place in August.
Events in Cypress, Tomball and Magnolia this August
When: August 4th, 2017
Where: Throughout Tomball
Tomball Night starts at 5pm and ends after the firework display at approx. 9:45 pm. Live Entertainment! Kids Activities! Food! Drinks! LOTS OF SHOPPING! Participating local businesses stay open late offering specials, give-aways and door prizes! Vendor booths will be in the downtown area & the following streets will be closed to thru traffic: 100 block of Commerce St., N. Walnut St., S. Walnut St., Market St. (100/200/300 blocks) and S. Elm.
Mystery Shoppers will be all over Tomball. You will win $100 bill if you ask the right person, “Are you the Mystery Shopper?”
The Parade of Lights begins at 9:15 pm and will run east on Main St. (FM 2920) from Buvinghausen Rd. to the railroad tracks, then turn left on Peach St. Fireworks will follow immediately after the parade at The Depot (S. Elm/Market St.) at approx. 9:45 pm.
Health Expo from 5 pm – 8pm in the Community Center located at 221 Market St.
Attendance and parking are free. There is a parking lot on N. Elm by the railroad tracks, behind & in front of City Hall at 401 Market St. and parking can be found along the side streets throughout downtown Tomball.
Veterans Benefit Fair
When: August 5th, 2017
Where: 1200 West Main Street
Tomball, TX
Tomball – A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the Tomball Veterans Outpatient Clinic. The fair, targeting all area veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout the state in 2017. WHO: Texas Veterans, military members and family WHAT: Free benefits fair for Texas veterans WHEN: August 5, 2017: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Tomball Veterans Outpatient Clinic 1200 West Main Street, Tomball TX 77375 WHY: To help Texas veterans learn about state and federal benefits.
2nd Saturday at the Depot
When: August 12th, 2017
Where: Tomball’s Historic Downtown Depot
201 South Elm Street
Tomball, TX
2nd Saturday at the Depot is a family oriented event held on the second Saturday of every month. From themed arts and crafts, to games, music and a movie under the stars on the giant inflatable screen, 2nd Saturday is fun for the entire family. This month’s movie is “The Good Dinosaur”.
Glass Blowing
When: August 22nd, 2017
Where: 17442 FM 2920 Rd
Tomball, TX
Live narrated glass blowing demo at the Houston area’s only open access glass blowing studio. 1st Saturday of every month from 3-5 pm. Our showroom/gallery is also open for sales to purchase that unique gift.
Tomball Texas Music Festival
When: August 26th, 2017
Where: Tomball’s Historic Downtown Depot
201 South Elm Street
Tomball, TX
It’s a day filled with the sounds of Texas music. From the swamp tunes of deep southeast Texas, to Rockabilly and solid country, this fun-filled event is a real toe-tapper. There’s food, vendors, a kids zone and lots more. The Tomball Texas Music Festival is sponsored by Quick Quack Car Wash and the Holiday Inn Express – Tomball.