Tomball - Magnolia Edition | April 2022

TODO LIST

Late April-May events

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30 ENJOY A SPRING FESTIVAL Boys and Girls Country of Houston is hosting its Spring Festival 2022 at its Hockley location. The event will feature armadillo races, food, crafts and a basket sale. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission, parking); $5 (activity passes for children age 4 and younger); $20 (activity passes for age 5 and older); $1 (food, activity tickets). Boys and Girls Country, 18806 Roberts Road, Hockley. 281-290- 1288. www.boysandgirlscountry.org 30 ENJOY PANCAKES IN MAGNOLIA The Magnolia Lions Club will host its annual Pancake Supper at Magnolia Junior High School with all-you-can-eat pancakes and a silent auction. Funds go to the Lions Club for community initiatives, such as student scholarships, eye exams and holiday support to area families in need, according to event information. 5-8 p.m. $5-$6 (children), $10-$12 (adults). 31138 Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia. 979-709-7601. www.facebook.com/magnoliatxlionsclub MAY 01 VISITANANNUAL BAZAAR Saint Matthias Catholic Church’s Annual Bazaar in Magnolia will feature a

APRIL 28 THROUGHMAY 1 WATCHA 1960S CLASSIC The National Youth Theater is performing its adaptation of the 1968 lm “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at Lone Star College- Tomball, according to a news release. Students from Houston-area school districts, including Cypress, Tomball and Magnolia ISDs, will perform. 7 p.m. (April 28-29); 2 p.m., 6 p.m. (April 30- May 1). $12-$20. LSC-Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball. 832-510-7794. www.nationalyouththeater.org 29 THROUGH 30 MAGNOLIA BRINGS BACK BARBECUE SEASON The annual Magnolia Showdown BBQ Cooko returns to Unity Park. Hosted by the Magnolia Festival Committee and sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbecue Society, the cook-o features categories for brisket, spare ribs, chicken and beans as well as contests for margaritas, open protein and dessert. Registration for contestants closed April 15, but the event is free and open to the public to attend. 8 a.m.-TBD (April 29), TBD (April 30). Free. 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia. www.cityofmagnolia.com

barbecue dinner as well as a rae, live music, inatables, midway games and bingo. Proceeds will go toward Saint Matthias’ new church building fund. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (admission), $15 (all- day wristband passes for midway games). 302 S. Magnolia Blvd., Magnolia. 281-356-2000. www.st.matthias.net 02 TAKE A SWING The Greater Magnolia Parkway Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Golf Classic tournament at the High Meadow Ranch Golf Club in Magnolia. In addition to the tournament, the event will feature breakfast and lunch as well as a golf ball drop rae. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $175 (individual), $475 (team of four). 37300 Golf Club Trail, Magnolia. 281-356-1488. www.greatermagnoliaparkwaycc.org 07 CHECKOUT VINTAGE CARS IN TOMBALL The First Presbyterian Church of Tomball will host the Vintage Car Festival. The event will feature live Cajun music, barbecue and craft vendors. Prizes will be awarded to four categories of stock or modied cars. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). First Presbyterian Church, 30410 Hwy. 249, Tomball. Contact Paul Hurst at pgh@gcrailings.com. www.fpctomball.org

MAY 07

RAILS AND TAILS MUDBUG FESTIVAL

The 10th annual Rails and Tails Mudbug Festival will return to Tomball’s historic downtown Depot. The event will feature live music from Kelly McGuire, The Gary Michael Dahl Band and The Posse as well as a crawsh boil. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free (admission, parking). 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-290-1035. www.tomballtx.gov

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TOMBALL MAGNOLIA EDITION • APRIL 2022