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Upcoming events in Tomball

Old Town Tomball runs a busy calendar around the historic Depot Plaza: the Saturday farmers market, the holiday parade, Deck the Depot and the German festivals.

Updated November 3, 2026. Dates and times come from each organizer's own page or a local news listing. Confirm details with the organizer before you go; plans change, especially for outdoor events.

  • Recurring

    Tomball Farmers Market

    Every Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., year-round

    Old Town Tomball, 205 W. Main St., Tomball

    Large all-local market with 70+ vendors selling produce, baked goods and artisan items from within 150 miles of Tomball.

    Official details: City of Tomball calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • Recurring

    Tomball Arts & Makers Market

    Every Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

    Historic Tomball, 405 Commerce St., Tomball

    Outdoor market of local artists, makers and bakers under the trees in historic Tomball.

    Official details: City of Tomball calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • Tomball Retirement Center Fall Fest and Car Show

    Tomball Retirement Center, 13415 Medical Complex Dr., Tomball

    Classic car and motorcycle show with judging, local vendors, food and music. Free for the public; vendor fees go to the local animal shelter.

    Official details: Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • Annual

    Depot Day Fall Fest

    Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball

    Tomball's yearly railroad celebration at the historic depot in Old Town, with model train layouts in and around the depot. Free admission and parking.

    Official details: City of Tomball calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • Jane Eyre, the Musical (Lone Star College-Tomball)

    Evening shows at 7 p.m. from Nov. 12; Saturday, Nov. 14 matinee at 2 p.m.

    Lone Star College-Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Pkwy., Tomball

    LSC-Tomball's music department stages the musical version of Charlotte Brontë's novel.

    Official details: City of Tomball calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • 2nd Saturday at the Depot: Movie Night

    Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball

    Free outdoor movie on the plaza's LED screen. The city lists How the Grinch Stole Christmas as this month's pick, with pre-show activities, free popcorn and hot dogs. Bring chairs or blankets.

    Official details: City of Tomball calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • A Closer Look at Nature: Turkeys at Kleb Woods

    Kleb Woods Nature Center, 20303 Draper Rd., Tomball

    Free classroom-style nature lesson with hands-on activities about wild turkeys and their link to Thanksgiving. Registration is required through Harris County Precinct 4.

    Official details: Community Impact (Cypress), Oct. 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • National Youth Theater: Frozen

    Performances Nov. 20–22; the listing shows a 6 p.m. Friday opening and a 2 p.m. Saturday show.

    Lone Star College-Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Pkwy., Tomball

    Family stage production of Disney's Frozen by the National Youth Theater.

    Official details: City of Tomball calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • Annual

    61st Annual Tomball Holiday Parade

    Main Street (FM 2920), Downtown Tomball, Main St. (FM 2920), Tomball

    The chamber's 'Two Miles of Smiles' parade heads west on Main Street from Elm Street. Free to watch. Expect downtown street closures Saturday morning.

    Official details: Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • Christmas Market at Paradigm Brewing

    Paradigm Brewing Company, 2130 S. Persimmon Ln., Tomball

    Holiday shopping market with local vendors at the brewery, listed on the city's community calendar.

    Official details: City of Tomball calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • Christmas Shop, Stroll & Dine in Downtown Tomball

    Downtown Tomball, Tomball

    An evening of holiday shopping and dining at downtown Tomball's boutiques and restaurants.

    Official details: City of Tomball calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • Annual

    Deck the Depot Tree Lighting

    Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball

    The city's annual Christmas tree lighting by the mayor, with Santa, free hot chocolate and treats while they last, local performers and man-made 'snow'. Free admission and parking.

    Official details: City of Tomball calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • Annual

    18th Annual Tomball German Christmas Market

    Fri. 6–10 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. (opening ceremonies 10:30 a.m.); Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

    Old Town Tomball, near the Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball

    The December edition of the Tomball German Festival: street vendors along Market and S. Walnut streets, live music stages and contests. Free admission and parking, with a free weekend shuttle from HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball.

    Official details: City of Tomball calendar; tomballgermanfest.org (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • National Youth Theater: Traditions of Christmas

    Shows on Dec. 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19; times vary by date.

    Lone Star College-Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Pkwy., Tomball

    Holiday stage show by the National Youth Theater celebrating Christmas traditions.

    Official details: City of Tomball calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • TADA's 12th Annual Nutcracker and Holiday Market

    Ballet at 1:30 and 5 p.m. both days; free holiday market noon–7:30 p.m.

    Tomball High School Auditorium, 30330 Quinn Rd., Tomball

    Texas Academy of Dance Arts performs The Nutcracker (tickets $20–$30), with a free vendor market and photos with Santa.

    Official details: Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • Winter Light: A Woodland Christmas Cello Concert

    Kleb Woods Nature Preserve, 20303 Draper Rd., Tomball

    A free, roughly 30-minute outdoor program of seasonal music and carols on solo cello. No registration needed.

    Official details: Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

  • Annual

    Tomball German Heritage Festival

    Dates confirmed by the festival; daily hours not yet posted.

    Old Town Tomball, near the Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball

    Tomball's spring street festival celebrating the area's German heritage, with live music stages, contests, food and vendors. Free admission, parking and shuttle.

    Official details: Tomball German Festival (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03

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