TO-DO LIST: 15 activities to do in Tomball, Magnolia until the end of November

Graceview Baptist Church will host its pumpkin patch until October 31. Pumpkins, concessions, and decorations are all available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit Tomball Emergency Relief Ministries, TOMAGWA Health Ministries and a new Graceview Playground. 3pm-8pm (Thu-Sat), 12pm-2pm (Sun). FREE ENTRANCE). Graceview Baptist Church, 21206 Telge Road, Tomball. 281-351-4979. www.graceview.org

October 28: Watch a fall movie

Harris County Precinct 4 will host an outdoor “Hocus Pocus” movie night complete with crafts and popcorn. Customers are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. 6 p.m. (event begins), film begins at dusk. Free. Zube Park, 17813 Becker Road, Hockley. 832-927-4444. www.hcp4.net

October 29: Go trunk or treat

Magnolia’s Living Stones Church will host its fall festival and car show. The event includes games, costume contests and pumpkin painting. The car show event will feature prizes for different categories. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (entry). Church of the Living Stones, 26605 Peden Road, Magnolia. 832-484-0899. www.livingstones-church.com

October 30: Attend a fall festival

The Hancock Centers will host their first fall festival at Magnolia. Costumes are welcome and the event will feature live music, candy, vendors and food. 3-6 p.m. Free. Hancock Centers, 1010 Magnolia Blvd., Magnolia. 832-339-5729

October 31: Enjoy sugar-free snacks

Magnolia Meadows, an event center, will host a sugar-free candy trail. The event is organized to allow diabetics or other low sugar attendees to enjoy Halloween. A bouncy house and games will also take place during the event. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Free (entry). Magnolia Meadows, 32745 Dobbin-Huffsmith Road, Magnolia. 281-305-9434. www.magnolia-meadows.com

November 5: Be part of a dig

Harris County Precinct 4 will host its 11th annual Archeology Festival at the Kleb Woods Nature Center. The day includes the possibility to participate in an archaeological dig, to visit the Kleb house from 1896 and to enjoy other activities. The event is family friendly, but children must be at least 7 years old to participate in the digs. 9am-3pm Free. Kleb Woods Nature Centre, 20303 Draper Road, Tomball. 281-357-5324. www.hcp4.net

November 5: Enjoy country music, support a nonprofit

The seventh annual nationwide concert benefiting local Boots for Troops will take place in Magnolia. The lineup includes Aaron Watson, Daniel Holmes and Cooper Wade as well as a barbecue. 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. $5 (children 12 and under), $30 (general admission). 32931 Wright Road, Magnolia. concertinthecountry.org

November 11: Tribute to veterans

The Montgomery County Memorial Commission hosts a Veterans Day event including retired General Mark A. Welsh, the Conroe Symphony Orchestra, dedication of new members of The Line and swearing in of new recruits from the American army. 9 a.m. free. Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Freedom Blvd., Conroe. 936-521-3668. www.honoredmission.org

Nov. 11-12: Visit an art exhibition

The Tomball Art League & Show returns to the Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library. Customers can browse and purchase artwork from local students and adults. A portion of the proceeds support library programs through the Friends of the LSC-Tomball Community Library. Details for registering artwork in the exhibit can be found online. 1-6pm (11 Nov), 1-3.30pm (12 Nov). Free. LSC-Tomball Community Library, 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball. www.thetomballartleague.com

11-13 November: attend a comedy

The National Youth Theater presents ‘Totally 80s, the Musical,’ a musical following a group of friends who come of age in the 1980s. 7 pm (Oct 11); 2 p.m., 6 p.m. (Oct. 12-13). $15 to $20. Concordia Lutheran High School, 700 E. Main St., Tomball. www.nationalyouththeatre.org

November 12: Taste chili

The Tomball Memorial High School Future Farmers of America is partnering with Honda of Tomball to host a chili kitchen. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission, $75 (participation in the cook-off). Honda of Tomball, 22727 Hwy. 249, Tomball. 713-392-5441

November 18: Light up the Tomball Christmas tree

Tomball’s holiday season will begin with the annual lighting of its Christmas tree. The event will feature Santa Claus, live music and hot chocolate. 6-8 p.m. Free. Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-290-1035. www.tomballtx.gov

November 19: Watch the Tomball Holiday Parade

The 57th Annual Tomball Party Parade organized by the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce will take place along Main Street from Elm Streets to Buvinghausen. Guests are invited to watch the parade to celebrate the start of the holiday season. 10am-12pm. Free. Main Street, Tomball. 281-351-7222. www.tomballchamber.org

November 23: Help feed families for Thanksgiving

The 11th annual Families Feeding Families event will include a free Thanksgiving hot meal plus haircuts, activities for kids, flu shots, vision tests for kids under 6 and goodie bags for the first 500 participants. Volunteer opportunities are available on the Families Feeding Families website. 11am-2pm Free. Salem Lutheran Community Center, 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball. www.familiesfeedingfamilies.net

November 24: Turkey trotting race

Magnolia Bible Church will host its 5K Turkey Trot and a 1K race. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $15 (children), $35 (adults). Magnolia Bible Church, 31611 Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia. 281-356-8010. www.magnolia.church