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Zomball In Tomball A Spooktacular Success

The annual family-friendly event drew 11,000 spectators for trunk or treating and a family-friendly movie under the stars

From The City of Tomball

TOMBALL, TX -- Miniature monsters and creepy characters converged on the historic downtown Depot recently as 11,000 festival goers took to the streets at β€œZomball in Tomball”, a kid-friendly Halloween-style event for families.

Launched in 2013 as a 2nd Saturday at the Depot event with less than 1,000 attendees, β€œZomball” has since grown into one of the Tobmall’s premier signature activities.

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From the giant Trunk-of-Treat supported by two dozen local businesses and organizations passing out candy and treats by the thousands, to live entertainment, spooky attractions, a movie under the stars and more, β€œZomball in Tomball” has become an annual destination for fall fun.

There are a number of other fall events happening this month in Tomball including:

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  • October 20 – The Freight Train Food Truck Festival
  • October 27 – The Tomball Bluegrass Festival
  • November 10 – Depot Day, A National Model Railroad Month Celebration
  • November 16 – The Lighting of the City Christmas Tree
  • December 1 – Christmas on Commerce
For information on these free events, please visit tomballtx.gov or β€œTomball Texan For Fun” on Facebook.

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Image: Mike Baxter/City of Tomball: Event volunteer Valerie Hill of Spring posed for photos as the β€œQueen of Autumn” with kids attending β€œZomball in Tomball”

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