Tomball This Week: 9 Events, Adriatic Cafe & a BOGO Deal

Thursday in Tomball: farmers markets, a Grinch movie night, Jane Eyre on stage, where to eat, and one big deal.

Inside Woodlands

Nov 13, 2026

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Welcome to Inside Tomball — your Thursday guide to the town we love. This week: markets and a movie night in Old Town, Jane Eyre on stage, a new place to eat, and one big deal. Let's get into it.

ICYMI — IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

📰 Tomball Swears In a New Police Chief
Shon Davis took the oath on November 4, starting a new chapter for the Tomball Police Department.

📰 Tomball 411 Now Lists 15,256 Businesses — Free
Every Tomball business, searchable in one place — and free to browse.

📰 Key to the City for Congressman Wesley Hunt
City Council honored Rep. Hunt at the November 2 meeting for backing Tomball projects, including flood mitigation work.

🎫 Vern's Deal Pass Is Live for Tomball — 77 Deals This Week
One pass, every deal in town, $15 one time. This week's star: a buy-one-get-one-free deal at CVS.

📰 Holderieth Road Closure Slips a Week
The eastbound closure between South Cherry Street and Seven Oaks now begins Monday, November 16 — plan your route.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

FAMILY FUN
Tomball Farmers Market Sat, Nov 14, 9 AM–1 PM · 205 W. Main St, Tomball · Free Farm-fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and handmade finds, direct from local farmers and makers in Old Town Tomball.
Tomball Art & Makers Market Sat, Nov 14, 9 AM–3 PM · 405 Commerce St, Tomball Local artists and makers fill an Old Town lot with handmade goods and one-of-a-kind treasures.
2nd Saturday @ the Depot: Holiday Movie Night Sat, Nov 14, 5:00–8:00 PM · Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St · Free How the Grinch Stole Christmas on the big screen under the stars, with pre-show activities and free popcorn.
Tomball Museum Center Sat, Nov 14, 10 AM–2 PM · 510 N. Pine St, Tomball Step back in time at Tomball's open-air museum — tour historic homes, the old church, and the 1950s farmstead.
Tiny Tots Mon, Nov 16, 10:30–11:00 AM · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library A weekly story time for babies and their grown-ups, with songs, age-appropriate stories, and playtime.
Toddler Time Tue, Nov 17, 10:30–11:00 AM · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Songs, stories, and movement for toddlers — free tickets are handed out at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before.
FOR THE GROWN-UPS
Jane Eyre: The Musical Thu, Nov 12 & Fri, Nov 13, 7 PM; Sat, Nov 14, 2 PM & 7 PM · Lone Star College-Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Pkwy Charlotte Brontë's classic love story comes to life on stage, presented by Lone Star College-Tomball.
SCCA Triple Crown Cajun Championship Sat, Nov 14, 11 AM–5 PM (awards 6 PM) · District 249 Bar & Grill, 23238 State Highway 249 Twenty-plus cook teams compete in gumbo and jambalaya, with live music, vendors, and a crown for the champion.
Treasury Wine Dinner Mon, Nov 16, 6:30–9:30 PM · The Empty Glass, 104 Market St · $110 per person A multi-course dinner paired with Treasury wines, guided by sommelier Grant Mitchell — reserve with a $25 deposit.

WHERE TO EAT

★ AS SEEN IN TOMBALL 411 DIRECTORY

Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill

A featured Italian grill in Tomball — find it at 19004 Windsor Pointe Dr, Tomball, TX 77375, or call (832) 761-7173.

See Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill on Tomball 411 →

Also on the list: Goodson's Cafe — a Tomball favorite at 27931 Tomball Pkwy, (281) 351-1749.

TODAY'S DEAL PASS DEAL

CVS — Buy One, Get One FREE Nature's Bounty Vitamins

Stock up on vitamins and supplements — buy one, get one free at CVS, this week only. Ends Saturday, November 15.

— 76 more deals like this in the Pass this week

🎫 ONE PASS. 77 DEALS. $15 ONE TIME.

RECIPE CORNER

Fluffy Stuffing-Inspired Dinner Rolls for Thanksgiving

All the flavor of Thanksgiving stuffing, baked into soft, pull-apart dinner rolls — perfect for the holiday table or anytime.

Ingredients

Rolls: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole-wheat flour; 2 teaspoons instant yeast; 2 tablespoons potato flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup warm whole milk; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted, divided; 1 teaspoon sea salt

Stuffing Mixture: 1 small onion, roughly chopped; 1 shallot, diced; 2 large celery stalks, leaves included, roughly chopped; 4 fresh sage leaves, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing

Fluffy Stuffing-Inspired Dinner Rolls

Method

To make rolls: In bowl of stand mixer, combine all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, yeast, potato flour, sugar, warm milk, eggs, 6 tablespoons melted butter and salt. Mix with dough hook on low speed 5-7 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic.
Spray nonstick cooking spray in large bowl, cover and let rise 60-90 minutes, or until doubled.
To make stuffing mixture: In food processor, combine onion, shallot, celery, sage, garlic and ground thyme. Pulse until finely chopped.
In pan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons salted butter. Add mixture from food processor and cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Use remaining salted butter to butter two 8-inch cake pans.
When dough is ready, form into 12 balls and toss them in stuffing mixture. Arrange six dough balls in each pan so they are not touching. Cover and let rise 45-60 minutes.
Heat oven to 350 F. Brush rolls with olive oil and bake 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and brush with remaining melted butter. Cool slightly on wire rack then serve warm.

Recipe adapted from Karen's Kitchen Stories. Source: Culinary.net

AROUND THE HOUSE

A holiday table ready for guests

The House That Hosts: When Your Home Becomes Your Holiday Entertaining Partner
Smart touches in the kitchen, living room, and bathroom help your home lend a hand this holiday season.

KIDS KORNER

A family with a pink piggy bank

Beyond the Piggy Bank: How to Build Your Child's Financial Future
Free 530A accounts give every child under 18 a start on investing — plus simple lessons in saving, spending and sharing.

🤫 SECRET LITTLE HACK

The Get-Out-The-Door Spot — Set up a launch pad by the door where the essentials live: keys, wallet, bag, and shoes. Everything gets dropped in its place and grabbed on the way out, instead of hunting for it five minutes after you should have left.

Six more mudroom hacks →

🐾 ADOPT-A-PET

Just welcomed a new best friend — or thinking about it?

Dog Grooming Advice to Keep Pets Clean and Healthy covers the right tools, nail trims, brushing by coat type, and tooth brushing — grooming at home saves time, money, and stress for you and your pet.

🧠 TRIVIA

Tomball was named for a Texas congressman, Thomas Henry Ball, who helped bring the railroad to town.

Answer at the bottom of this issue.

AROUND TOWN

★ AS SEEN IN TOMBALL 411 DIRECTORY

West End Cypress Pilates

A Yoga & Pilates studio in Tomball — call (832) 867-1059 to get started.

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TRIVIA ANSWER: 1907 — the City of Tomball was founded in 1907.