The Woodlands Jazz Festival will start at 11 a.m. in Town Green Park. The Woodlands Jazz Festival will start at 11 a.m. in Town Green Park.[/caption]

1. The Woodlands Jazz Festival
Oct. 8

The second annual Woodlands Jazz Festival will feature national jazz artists as well as blues and soul musicians. Food vendors will be on site as well as a bar area that will feature a variety of craft beer, wine and spirits. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $15 (general admission), $20 (general admission, day of show). Town Green Park, The Woodlands. www.thewoodlandsjazzfest.com

2. Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas
Oct. 8

The Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas 10 mile-race and the One 4 Texas Kids’ Fun Run will take participants down Lake Woodlands Drive and Market Street. The race is capped and is open to runners of all abilities. A post-race party will be also held for participants and will feature food, drink and music. 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m. $70 (per 10 for Texas participant), $35 (per One 4 Texas participant). Market Street, The Woodlands. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

 

3. The Woodlands Gun Show
Oct. 8-9

The Woodlands Gun Show will feature more than 500 tables with guns, ammo, knives, shooting supplies and militaria. The public is invited to buy, sell or trade at the event. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Oct. 8), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Oct. 9). $8 (general admission), $12 (weekend pass). Legends Sports Complex, 602 Pruitt Road, The Woodlands. www.thewoodlandsgunshow.com

 

4. Read to the Dogs
Oct. 8

This unique program is designed to encourage children to read. During this activity, children practice their reading skills by reading to specially trained therapy dogs. Also, children who read five books to a dog receive a free book. The event is limited to readers ages 4 and up. 10:30 a.m-11:30 a.m. Free. Montgomery County Library, 2101 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. www.countylibrary.org/south.htm

 

5. Cuts Against Cancer Cut-a-thon
Oct. 8

The fourth annual Cuts Against Caner is hosted by Beyond Fringe Salon and will feature haircuts given by salon beauticians, as well as $5 raffle tickets to win a TV, a Paul Mitchell protocol basket or a $100 gift card to Beyond Fringe Salon. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 (adult haircut), $10 (child haircut). Crush Wine Lounge, 20 Waterway Ave., Ste. 200, The Woodlands. 936-447-2887. www.beyondfringe.com