Feb. 22
Go to a Texan Parade
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will host the 55th annual Go Texan Parade in downtown Conroe. The parade begins at the intersection of North Frazier Street and Metcalf Street. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 832-817-2321. www.rodeohouston.com
Feb. 29 and March 1
Go to a home and garden show
Find ways to transform a home at the Montgomery County Home and Outdoor Living Show. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Feb. 29), 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (March 1). $10 (adults), $9 (seniors), free (children under 12). 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. 832-274-3944. www.montgomerycountyhomeandgarden.com
March 3
Rock the vote
Montgomery County elections will open polling locations throughout the county from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. for primary voting. Early voting begins Feb. 18 and runs until Feb. 28. For information on how to register and polling locations, go to https://elections.mctx.org.
March 5
Get an update on the city
The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce will host a panel of city officials to update attendees on the city. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $30 (in advance), $40 (at the door). First Baptist Church, 600 N. Main St., Conroe. 936-756-6644. www.conroe.org
March 12-21
Celebrate young artists
The Greater Conroe Arts Alliance will host its fourth annual Rising Stars and Legends of Texas, a 12-day art festival featuring poetry, music, theatre and visual art competitions. Events include a reading by 2019 Texas Poet Laureate Carrie Fountain and the Young Texas Artists Music Competition, where musicians compete for prizes. 936-539-8879. www.greaterconroeartsalliance.com
