Bubble King Car Wash presents an evening haunted tunnel with characters mingling inside and outside the facility. Attendees can dress up and enjoy the Halloween fun while staying within their vehicle. 8-10:30 p.m. $20 per vehicle. 19868 Eva St., Montgomery. www.facebook.com/montgomerytexas
Oct. 17: Go trick or treating
Join the city of Conroe for the annual Trick or Treat Trail, which will take place as a drive-thru event. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes and decorate their vehicles. Health and safety guidelines, including remaining in vehicles at all times, will be in place. 2-4 p.m. A movie will follow at 7:15 p.m. Free. Carl Barton Jr. Park, 2500 S. Loop 336 E., Conroe. www.cityofconroe.org
Oct. 20: Celebrate a grand opening
The University of St. Thomas will mark its opening of a microcampus with opening festivities and tours. The event is open to the public. 11 a.m. Free. 336 N. Main St., Conroe. www.stthom.edu
Oct. 30: Vote early
The last day of in-person early voting is Oct. 30. Montgomery County residents can early vote at any early-voting location in the county. https://elections.mctx.org
Oct. 31: Enjoy a fall festival
7 Acre Wood hosts its 20th annual Thrill at the Mill event at its outdoor family fun park, featuring a petting zoo, a playground, mini golf and a vendor market as well as paintball, hay rides and other activities for a cost. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (admission). 4401 N. Frazier St., Conroe. 936-890-2326. www.7acrewood.org
Oct. 31: Participate in fall activities
Historic Montgomery businesses welcome children accompanied by adults to trick or treat in the downtown area. A parade, a car show and Sip N Stroll are also planned. 10 a.m. (parade), 1-4 p.m. (trick-or-treating), 4:30-7:30 p.m. (Sip N Stroll). Free. Downtown Montgomery. www.facebook.com/historicmontgomerytx
Nov. 7-8: Attend winefest
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Historic Montgomery Wine & Music Festival featuring four wineries, four breweries and one distillery. Different than previous years, attendees will travel to nine locations for samples within a 20-minute drive from Montgomery. Times vary. $50 (weekend passport). Locations vary. https://montgomerywinefest.com
November 12: Learn about mental health
The Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention Task Force of Montgomery County and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service present a community help expo about navigating behavioral health, including breakout sessions, a panel discussion, an art exhibit and a resource fair. The event is available in person and virtually with registration. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Lone Star Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. www.communityhelp.org
