8 events to attend in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Aug. 9-11

The Houston Museum of Natural Science hosts this age-21-and-up event with a cash bar, food trucks and a dance floor. Music will be provided by DJ Troy Parker & Karaoke.

• Aug. 9, 7-10 p.m.
• $20 (members), $25 (nonmembers)
• 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston
• www.hmns.org

The Southern Star Brewing Company's race will start and end at the brewery, taking runners through a shady course through nearby neighborhoods. All participants will receive a souvenir pint glass and a race T-shirt, and enjoy four 8-ounce pours of their choice of beer.

• Aug. 10, 8-10 a.m.
• $60 (through July 27), $65 (after July 27), $70 (race day)
• 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe
• www.runintexas.com

The Yes to Youth Gala will feature a pop art-themed event featuring a bid board, a live auction, a three-course dinner and an after party. The event is designed to teach the community about Yes to Youth, a nonprofit organization with the mission to provide emergency shelter for youth in crisis as well as strengthen the emotional and mental health development of youth and families through counseling.

• Aug. 10, 6-11 p.m.
• $300 (individual gala ticket)
• The Woodlands Waterway Hotel and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
• www.sayyestoyouth.org

Paradigm Brewing Co. is holding a back-to-school event featuring a school supply drive, vendors, music and face painting.

• Aug. 10, 4 p.m.
• Free
• 2130 South Persimmon Lane, Tomball
• https://linktr.ee/paradigmbrewingcompany

Cypress Assistance Ministries is holding a back-to-school drive-thru distribution event to provide students in the community with a free backpack and school supplies. A photo ID and proof of address is required.

• Aug. 10, 9 a.m.-noon
• Free
• 12930 Cypress N. Houston Road, Cypress
• www.cypressassistance.org

The newly formed Fort Bend County Pride organization will host its first-ever festival. The event will have live entertainment; exhibitors; an art car show; a kids zone with a gaming truck and soft play area; a seniors corner with bingo; word puzzles and coloring sheets; and sensory-sensitive areas for people who are neurodivergent.

• Aug. 11, 2-8 p.m.
• Free
• 4310 Hwy. 36 S., Rosenberg
• www.fortbendcountypride.org