8 Houston-area Veterans Day events to check out

The Exchange Club of Sugar Land will fly 2,000 flags in a solemn formation at the University of Houston Sugar Land Campus near the Brazos River. Ceremonies on Nov. 9 will honor first responders, the Nov. 10 ceremony will honor hometown and personal heroes, and Nov. 11 will honor veterans.

• Nov. 9-11
• $50 to purchase flag kit
• 13850 University Blvd., Sugar Land
• www.ecsl.org

The second annual Mighty Oaks Veterans Day Run is designed to raise awareness about the veteran suicide epidemic.

• Nov. 9, 7:30 a.m.
• $35 (5K), $40 (10K)
• 500 Collins St., Conroe
• www.mightyoaksprograms.org

Living Legacy Center will host a celebration with a memorial wall dedication for service members and light refreshments.

• Nov. 9, 10-12 p.m.
• Free
• 12527 Cypress N. Houston Road, Cypress
• www.livinglegacycenter.com

Project Halo Brewing will host its second annual car show with music, food trucks, prizes and a beer release.

• Nov. 10, 2-5 p.m.
• Free
• 6510 FM 359 S. Ste. 300, Fulshear
• www.projecthalobrewing.com

The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission will host a celebration with live music and guest speakers. Covered parking and seating is provided.

• Nov. 11, 9-10:30 a.m.
• Free
• 1776 Freedom Blvd., Conroe
• www.honoredmission.org

The city of Shenandoah will host a dedication ceremony for its new memorial. Guests will have an up-close look at a Black Hawk helicopter prior to it taking off.

• Nov. 11, 9-11 a.m.
• Free
• 149 Pine Forest Drive, Shenandoah
• www.shenandoahtx.us