International Friends of Tomball
Date: March 7, 2020
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Tomball Public Library (at Lone Star College Tomball) 1st Floor Meeting Room
Share Culture – Grow Understanding and Build Community. For more information on this FREE event call Jena at 832-768-0590 or email Tomballfriends@gmail.com
Farmers Market Tomball
When: March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2020 – every Saturday
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Farmers Market Tomball at Main & S. Walnut – in the former TISD parking lot – Downtown Tomball. Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. We can only exist and attract more farmers through your continued support. Open rain or shine! For more information email tomballfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
2nd Saturday at The Depot
Date: March 14, 2020
Time: Opens at 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Rainout Location – (Community Center, 221 Market, Tomball, TX)
Where: The Train Depot, Downtown Tomball, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball, TX
Cost: FREE
Please bring your family to enjoy games, music, entertainment & a movie at dark! Contact Rosalie Dillon at 281-610-2595 for more information.
Honky Tonk Chili Challenge
Date: March 21, 2020
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Train Depot, Downtown Tomball, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball, TX
Cost: Admission & Parking are FREE
The sound of two-steppin’ tunes combined with the aroma of award winning Texas chili returns to Tomball for the 9th annual Honky Tonk Chili Challenge at the historic downtown railroad Depot Museum. The CASI sanctioned cook-off brings many of the State’s top chili cooks to Tomball as they vie for the title of Best Chili in Tomball. Headlining the 2020 event is Lisa Layne, nationally known for her performances as Patsy Cline in Branson, Nashville and other cities across the country. In 2016 Lisa was awarded the Will Rogers Pure Country Female Vocalist of the year by the Academy of Western Artists. Most recently Lisa and her band have opened for Restless Heart, Bobby Flores as well as headlining at the Texas State Fair. Vendors and kids zone too. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. with music beginning at noon.
19th Annual Tomball German Heritage Festival
When: March 27 – 29, 2020’
Time: March 27th – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; March 28th – 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; March 29st – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Old Town Tomball, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball, TX 77375
FREE Admission, Parking & Shuttle – Shuttle parking is in the East lot of HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball with shuttle running continuously on Saturday & Sunday. HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball 605 Holderrieth Blvd., Tomball, TX
The Tomball German Heritage Festival celebrates the culture and history of Germans in Texas. Filled with traditional games, foods, drinks and folk music, the festival is one of the most unique celebrations of German-American heritage. It features over 200 vendors of Germanic art, crafts, food, beer and wine. For children, the festival hosts pony rides, a petting zoo and special kid-friendly musical theater performances. Throughout each day of the festival, German, Czech and Scandinavian folk dancers and musicians perform for festivalgoers. Vendors come decked out in lederhosen and dirndls, and festivalgoers are encouraged to get in the spirit and wear traditional German attire as well. Visit www.TomballGermanFest.org
Livingston Trade Days
When: March 13 – 15, 2020
Times: Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Pedigo Park, 925 US 59 Bypass, North Livingston, TX 77351
Admission & Parking: FREE
Open year-round on the Friday through Sunday before the third Monday of each month. Trade Days is set in Livingston’s scenic Pedigo Park. Shoppers browse through two covered pavilions and open-air lots that are host to a wide variety of food, arts and crafts, collectibles and antique vendors. This great environment welcomes families, day-trippers and outdoor enthusiasts who come to enjoy a few hours at the park. Their goal is to bring a treasure or two home. Vendors with an eclectic selection of wares, there’s something for everyone. For more information contact Stacy Edwards or Lynn Riley at 877-824-6653 or email livingstontradedays@livingston.net
Rusty Chippy Vintage Hippy & Garden Show
When: March 14 & 15, 2020
Time: March 14th – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; March 15th – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Walker County Fair Grounds, 3925 SH 30 West, Huntsville, TX 77340
Admission: $7.00 – ticket good for both days
Walker County Fair Grounds, all inside and outside dealers. Yard and garden stuff, antiques and collectibles, rusty junk, funky junk, repurposed items.
Huntsville Audubon Society
When: Thursday, March 19, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m. – Snacks and chat; 6:30 p.m. – Guest Presentation
Where: St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 5019 Sam Houston Ave. (TX-75), Huntsville, TX
Our guest speaker this month is Rick Bello presenting ‘Birds of Ecuador’. Bottled water provided, but bring a snack to share. For additional information email huntsvilletxaudubon@gmail.com. All are welcome!
Junk-A-Palooza
When: March 21, 2020
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Main Street Office, 1203 University Ave., Huntsville, TX 77340
Junk-a-Palooza is a community-wide garage sale that allows individuals the opportunity to purchase a booth space and empty out their storage closets, while finding quality items for a great price!
Herb Festival of the Wynne Home
When: March 28, 2020
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Wynne Home Arts Center, 1428 Eleventh St., Huntsville, TX 77340 Locally grown herb plants, vegetables, pollinator plants, heirloom bulbs, and perennials. There will be lots of vendors, music, children’s crafts, baked goods, speakers and more. Sponsored by the Texas Thyme Unit, Herb Society of America. This is a once a year event and it is free to the public. For more information call 936-891-5024.
Free “Law Line” Service
When: March 2, 2020
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Have a legal question? A free call-in public Law Line for residents of Montgomery County who have general legal questions is offered on the first Monday of every month at 281-645-6344 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. by volunteer attorneys from The Woodlands Bar Association. (If the first Monday is a Federal holiday, then the Law Line will be offered on the second Monday of that month.) Topics include bankruptcy, family law, criminal law, consumer protection, and more. The volunteer attorneys do not provide specific counseling yet offer general information and inform people about their rights and options and what legal resources may be available for callers to follow through with their concern. Callers’ identities, as well as the identities of the volunteer lawyers, will remain anonymous.This free public service is a project of The Woodlands Bar Association in conjunction with the United Way of Greater Houston, Montgomery County Center. The Woodlands Bar Association is comprised of private practice attorneys from both large and small law firms, judges and corporate attorneys and seeks to promote high legal standards, education and community service in the area. The Law Line offers a local community service opportunity for members to share their unique legal skills to provide service to others. www.WoodlandsBarAssociation.com
North Shore Republican Women’s Meeting
When: March 4, 2020
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Bentwater Yacht Club, 800 Bentwater Dr., Montgomery, TX 77356
The March 4, 2020 General Membership Meeting of North Shore Republican Women will feature: CEO Randy Johnson and Chief of EMS James Campbell of the Montgomery County Hospital District. Sign-in begins at 10:45, Meeting at 11:00, Lunch at 11:30, then the Program runs from Noon until 1:00. Lunch is optional, but reservations must be made by Noon Saturday, February 29, 2020 by clicking on the register link at www.NSRepublicanWomen.org. You can also register by calling the Country Club at 936-597-6219.
Montgomery County Welcoming Neighbor Club May Luncheon
When: March 19, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Panorama Golf Club. 73 Greenbriar Dr., Conroe, TX
Montgomery County Welcoming Neighbor Club (social club 501c7) monthly luncheon will be held at the Panorama Golf Club on March 19, 2020. Social hour begins at 10:00 followed by a short business meeting and lunch. Afterwards, the program will be Bingo. Call Rebecca at 936-671-9629 for information concerning this meeting and to make reservations.
Montgomery County Fair
When: March 27 through April 5, 2020
Time: Fri 4am‑12 Midnight, Sat 4am‑12 Midnight, Sun 4am‑12 Midnight, Mon 4am‑12 Midnight, Tues 4am‑12 Midnight, Wed 4am‑12 Midnight, Thu 4am‑12 Midnight, Fri 4am‑12 Midnight, Sat 4am‑12 Midnight, Sun 4am‑12 Midnight
Where: Montgomery Country Fairgrounds, 9333 Airport Rd., Conroe, TX 77305
Admission: $10.00
Montgomery County Fair features livestock show, poultry, breeding beef, rodeo, agriculture products, fine arts, needle crafts, horticulture show, metal crafts, sculptures, glass crafts, scrapbooking and much more! For more information visit www.mcfa.org.
Sweet Magnolia Pickins Farmers & Artisans Market
When: March 1 & 15, 2020
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Corner of FM 1488 and FM 1774, Magnolia, TX 77354
Sweet Magnolia Pickins is inviting you to shop at their Farmers Market on the first and third Sunday of each month from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Located at the intersection of FM 1488 and FM 1774, you will find the freshest, homegrown produce in the area!
7th Annual Night of Hope 2020 Gala
When: March 21, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m. –??? p.m.
Where: The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, 2301 N. Millbend Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380
Join Love Fosters Hope for the 7th Annual Night of Hope Gala celebrating 20 years of serving Foster children in the community. The evening is a fundraiser themed with celebrating the grandeur of the 20’s, and will include dinner, dancing, silent & live auctions, and fabulous entertainment. Love Fosters Hope mission is ‘To inspire hope and bring healing to Foster children and youth.’ For 20 years, they have changed the present and future of children and teens through their programs and camps. This event benefiting Love Fosters Hope will help continue this important work in our community. To become a sponsor or underwriter, donate an auction, purchase tickets or for more information visit: www.lovefostershope.org – LFH is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Abandoned Animal Rescue (AAR) Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
When: March 22, 2020
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Balmorhea, 33400 Wright Rd., Magnolia, TX 77355
Cost: $50.00 single tickets $75.00 couple tickets
Join us for Abandoned Animal Rescue’s (AAR) Annual Art, Wine & Wags Fundraiser. You will enjoy wonderful wine and beer selections while visiting with local artists and listening to music by DJ Greg. We will serve appetizers, and will have a silent and live auction, and a cork pull. For more information email or purchase tickets at events@aartexas.org
City of Magnolia Spring Festival
When: March 28, 2020
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Lone Pint Brewery, 507 Commerce St., Magnolia, TX 77355
Mark your calendars for this fun, free event. The City of Magnolia is holding their first Spring Festival on the Stroll. There will be lots of activities for the kids, crafts, vendors, food, and live music: Dave Kelldorf Trio 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; KC Williams Band 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Reveille Barbecue Co. will be open in the beer garden as well.
Free “Law Line” Service
When: March 2, 2020
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Have a legal question? A free call-in public Law Line for residents of Montgomery County who have general legal questions is offered on the first Monday of every month at 281-645-6344 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. by volunteer attorneys from The Woodlands Bar Association. (If the first Monday is a Federal holiday, then the Law Line will be offered on the second Monday of that month.) Topics include bankruptcy, family law, criminal law, consumer protection, and more. The volunteer attorneys do not provide specific counseling yet offer general information and inform people about their rights and options and what legal resources may be available for callers to follow through with their concern. Callers’ identities, as well as the identities of the volunteer lawyers, will remain anonymous.This free public service is a project of The Woodlands Bar Association in conjunction with the United Way of Greater Houston, Montgomery County Center. The Woodlands Bar Association is comprised of private practice attorneys from both large and small law firms, judges and corporate attorneys and seeks to promote high legal standards, education and community service in the area. The Law Line offers a local community service opportunity for members to share their unique legal skills to provide service to others. www.WoodlandsBarAssociation.com
4th Annual Mother-Daughter Tea
When: March 7, 2020
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Dr.,
The Woodlands, TX 77389
Admission: $45/pair; $50/pair Non-resident; $15 each additional sibling (recommended for ages 4 and up)
Come enjoy a delightful afternoon with your mother or daughter for some afternoon tea. Relish in finger sandwiches, tea, crafts, and more! Pre-registration required. For more information email recreation@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call 281-210-3950.
Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market
When: Saturdays* March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2020
Time: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Where: 2230 Buckthorne Place, The Woodlands, TX 77380 (Buckthorne Place & Grogan’s Mill Road at Grogan’s Mill Village Center)
Presented by Grogan’s Mill Village Association. For more information call 713-992-5893. *(Except for some holidays)
13th Annual Creekwood Fishing Derby
When: March 14, 2020
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Creekwood Park, 3383 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77381
Cost: Free for all ages
Bring your fishing poles and we’ll provide the bait! T-shirts are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Prizes will be awarded for longest, heaviest and smallest fish caught. The 13th Annual Creekwood Fishing Derby is sponsored by The Woodlands Professional Firefighters Association. No registration is required.
Father/Son Challenge
When: March 21, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77389
Work together to complete all the challenges around the campus! Prizes awarded for various team accomplishments! Challenges can include kayaking, puzzles, races and much more! Refreshments provided. For more information call 281-516-7348.
Soggy Doggy Swim Day
When: March 21, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Creekwood Park, 3383 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77381
Cost: $10 Per Dog; $5 each additional dog Calling all dog lovers! Bring your dog for a splash in the pond, doggie activities, a trick competition and fetching game! All pets must be on a leash while not swimming, and must be up to date on shots. Pre-registration required. For more information call 281-210-3950.