Sing with the kids
May 23
Bring the children out for a weekly family karaoke event at The Edge Restaurant and Bar. 6-10 p.m. $0.99 (kids meal) with the purchase of an adult entree. 15659 Marina Drive, Montgomery. 936-703-5041. www.theedgerestaurantandbar.com
View Films Outside
May 24 & 31
The Conroe Parks and Recreation Department is hosting outdoor movies showing “Ralph Breaks the Internet” on May 24 and “Ferdinand” on May 31 with snacks for purchase. 8:15 p.m. Free. Heritage Place, 500 Metcalf St., Conroe. 936-522-3906. www.cityofconroe.org
View an art convention
May 31-June 1
The Lone Star Art Guild is hosting its 2019 exhibit, featuring art from its members at the Lone Star Convention Center. Noon-6 p.m. (Fri.), noon-4 p.m. (Sat.). Free (attendance). 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. 936-538-8000. www.lonestarartguild.org
Play pickleball, drink beer
June 1
Play pickleball at Southern Star Brewing Company at this first-come, first-served open-play social mixer with an instructor on staff and matches being played to 11 points. 5:30 p.m. $14 (per pickleball player with one beer), $8 (under 21). 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe. 936-441-2739. www.southernstarbrewing.com
Heal with horses
June 1
Horse and Soul is hosting a faith-based equine Speak Life Retreat, intended to help with healing by partnering with horses to build affirmations along with activities such as creating perfumes with essential oils and learning how emotions can impact unhealthy thought patterns. 9 a.m. $110. 10815 Anmar Drive, Conroe. 936-203-9312. www.horseandsoultexas.com
Act out at teen camp
June 3-14
Theatrical students can sign up for Teen Acting Camp for the opportunity to audition and perform at the Owen Theater in “Freaky Friday: The Musical.” 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $200 (resident), $250 (nonresident). C.K. Ray Recreation Center, 1203 Candy Cane Lane, Conroe. 936-522-3842. www.cityofconroe.org
Have fun camping
June 3-Aug. 13
Weekly camp sessions are available for summer campers at Camp Fun Quest, a Conroe Parks and Recreation activity. $95 (resident), $118 (nonresident). Oscar Johnson Jr. Community Center, 100 Park Place, Conroe. 936-522-3906. www.cityofconroe.org
Taste local flavors
June 6
Sample delights at the ninth annual Tastefest, featuring local restaurants, caterers, breweries and wineries, including Cedar Lodge and Bartlett’s Distillery. 5-8 p.m. $20 (early registration), $30 (at the door). Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. 936-538-8000. www.conroe.org
Pet, hold snakes
June 8-9
The Houston Reptile & Pet Show brings vendors with special reptiles and rare animals—some venomous—to Conroe. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-$15. Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. 214-708-8305. www.herpshow.net
Check out cars
June 15
The fourth annual Conroe Cruisers Father’s Day Car, Truck and Bike Show also offers food, vendors and music. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $30 (car entry), free (spectator entry). Outlets at Conroe, 1111 League Line Road, Conroe. 832-496-2748. www.conroecruisers.com
Get some guns
June 15-16
The High Caliber Gun & Knife Show is bringing hundreds of displays of old and new guns, ammo, parts, books, knives, coins and camouflage. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sun.). $7. Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. 281-489-1741. www.texasgunshows.com