5 events to check out in Conroe, Montgomery this weekend, May 8-10

There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list and events are subject to change.

‘Potato Gumbo’

The Players Theatre Company will be performing the dark comedy “Potato Gumbo.”

• May 8-9, 7:30 p.m., May 10, 2 p.m.
• $21-$30
• 225 Metcalf St., Conroe
• www.playerstheatrecompany.com

Montgomery ISD will host its first annual auto show, with funds generated going to support the district's automotive program. Attendees can expect a variety of cars, alongside coffee, pastries and snow cones available for purchase.

• May 9, 8 a.m.-noon
• Free (admission), $20 (per car display)
• The Den, 1520 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery
• theden.misd.org

This event will feature emergency response vehicles, disaster preparedness information, first responder meet-and-greets and public safety demonstrations.

• May 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Lone Star Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe
• www.mctxoem.org

The Montgomery County March for Babies is a fundraiser dedicated to improving health outcomes for moms and babies in Montgomery County. All proceeds from the event will go to the March of Dimes.

• May 9, 9 a.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
• www.marchforbabies.org

At the market pop-up held in conjunction with Mother’s Day, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy coffee and sweet treats and make their own personalized succulents.

• May 10, 8-10:30 a.m.
• Free (admission)
• 67 1/2 April Wind Drive S., Montgomery
• Facebook: April Sound Church