Feb 17-19: Stop by a boutique
Apricot Lane Boutique is hosting a grand re-opening event Friday through Sunday. The re-opening will include the chance to meet the new store owner Lisa Crawford, enter a chance for a shopping spree and receive a free gift with each $100 purchase. On Saturday, free swag bags will be offered to the first 50 customers with raffle prizes and refreshments available for everyone. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Free. 295 Enclave Drive, Ste. 100, Conroe. www.apricotlaneboutique.com
Feb. 17-19: Swap your car
The Winter Conroe Swapmeet and Car Corral is coming to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Friday-Sunday. The show will include over 600 vendors selling various automobiles, trucks, motorcycles and car parts. The event is hosted by Hotrods of Texas. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is free Friday and Sunday, $2 Saturday. 9201 Airport Road, Conroe. www.carcruisefinder.com
Feb 17-19: Catch a show
Stage Right of Texas will perform "In The Heights" at the Crighton Theatre in Conroe. "In The Heights" is a story about a New York's vibrant Washington Heights neighborhood. Showtime Friday and Saturday starts at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. $17-$26. 936-441-7469. www.crightontheatre.org
Feb. 18: Watch a parade
The 58th annual Go Texas Parade will be coming to Downtown Conroe to kick off the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. This year, J.P. "Hap" Hunnicutt and Joe Van Matre will serve as Grand Marshals for the parade. The parade will start at 1 p.m at the corner of North Frazier Street and FM 2854. Free. 1-3 p.m. www.chamber.conroe.org
Feb 18: Celebrate Black Excellence
Lone Star College-Montgomery will host a seminar "Celebrating Black Excellence: Black is Educated" in the Performing Arts Center, Bldg. D. The event will highlight the contributions of Black figures, celebrate the impact of Divine 9 fraternities and sororities and Black businesses and leaders. The college fair will also help students who want to transfer to historically Black colleges. Free. 4-7:30 p.m. 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe. www.allevents.com
Feb. 18: Listen to a musical
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a performance of "Music of The Silver Screen" at Willis High School. $20 for adults. $10 for students. Kids 10 and under are free. 7:30 p.m. 10005 Hwy. 75, Willis. 936-760-2144. www.conroesymphony.org
Feb 18: Take a hike
Texas Master Naturalists will host a guided hike of the Lake Creek Preserve in Montgomery. The hour hike will be on easy terrain on level ground and boardwalks. Free. 10 a.m. Lake Creek Preserve Sendera Ranch Drive, Montgomery. 713-397-9994. www.lakecreektx.org
