Food festival, charity clay shoot: See 7 events happening in Conroe, Montgomery in September

Looking for something to do in the Conroe-Montgomery area? Check out these seven events coming up in September.

‘Footloose’

This 80s rock musical, produced by Stage Right at Crighton Theatre, follows Ren McCormack, a teen who moves from Chicago to a small town where dancing is banned.

• Sept. 4-20 (times vary)
• $24-$34 (admission)
• Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main St. Conroe
• www.crightontheatre.org

Taste of Downtown Conroe

Attendees can sample local restaurants from around downtown Conroe in a one-night-only food festival. Presented by Barsh Auto Diesel Repair & Towing.

• Sept. 15, 5-9 p.m.
• $25 (general admission), $50 (VIP admission for Downtown Conroe Association members) $100 (VIP admission)
• Timberline Crossing, 109 Metcalf St., Conroe
• www.tasteofdowntownconroe.com

‘Silent Sky’ By Lauren Gunderson

Attendees can enjoy a historic play about Henrietta Leavitt, a real-life astronomer who changed the way science saw the scale of the universe. This will be presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.

• Sept. 18-Oct. 4 (times vary)
• $21-$30 (admission)
• The Owen Theatre, 225 Metcalf St., Conroe
• www.playerstheatrecompany.com

Girls in Aviation Day

Women in Aviation International Houston is hosting a Girls in Aviation Day. Girls aged 8-17 can tour aircraft, use a pre-flight simulator, tour career fair booths and take pictures with uniforms and props at the photo booth.

• Sept. 19, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Chennault Airfield, 15900 Schank Road, Conroe
• www.waihouston.org

16th Annual Woodforest Charity Run

Runners can participate in a 10k, 5k or a 100-yard Barkley Shoe Dash for those between ages 5-7 and 8-12 to raise funds for the Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

• Sept. 19, 7:40 a.m. (10k); 8 a.m. (5k); 9 a.m. (Barkley Shoe Dash)
• $10 (Barkley Shoe Dash); $35 (5k); $40 (10k)
• Heritage Place Park, 500 Collins St., Conroe
• www.woodforest.com

Bustin’ Clays

Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo invites shooters of all experience levels to participate in a sporting clay shooting event for the benefit of the Montgomery County Fair scholarship fund.

• Sept. 19, 8 a.m.
• $20-$200 (individual entry), $80-$600 (team of 4)
• Blackwood Sporting Co., 11400 FM 2854, Conroe
• www.mcfa.org

Deck the Halls Fall and Christmas Market

First Baptist Conroe invites the community to their annual Christmas market, featuring food, crafts and clothing, among other attractions.

• Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• First Baptist Conroe, 600 N. Main St., Conroe
• www.fbcconroe.org