1. Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
Oct. 12-14

Nonprofit organization Friends of Conroe hosts this annual three-day event featuring live music, a carnival, a children’s zone, the Catfish Pageant and Cajun food vendors. $10 (entry), $20 (three-day pass). Downtown Conroe. 936-539-6009. www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com

2. Festival of the Wolves
Oct. 13
Visit the Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary on its 16th anniversary for activities involving their animals, a silent auction, face painting, a bounce house, a bake sale, children's games, food trucks and local vendors. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 adults, $7 service members, children under age 5 are free. 2759 Saint Beulah Chapel Road, Montgomery. 936-597-9653. www.saintfranciswolfsantuary.org

3. House of Fear
Oct. 13-31
The haunted house at the Conroe Outlets is hosted by the Conroe Professional Firefighters Foundation, which will receive the benefits earned from donations. $10. 1111 League Line Road, Ste. 164, Conroe. 832-326-1280. Learn more here.

4. Fall Plant Sale
Oct. 13
Hosted by the Montgomery County Master Gardener Association, a selection of timely starts from perennials, natives, herbs and vegetables to bulbs will be offered at the nonprofit's 2018 Fall Plant Sale. Bring your own wagon or cart. 8 a.m.-noon. 9020 Airport Road, Montgomery. 936-539-7824. Learn more here.

5. 2018 Houston Pet Expo
Oct. 13-14
Learn, play, shop and adopt at the Houston Pet Exposition at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. Vaccinated and leashed pet friends are welcome to come experience activities including treats, local groomers, furry fashion and interactions with trainers and nonprofits. $3-$5. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 800-977-3609. Get tickets.

6. Pup Run Houston
Oct. 14
Pup Run Houston is a 5K walk and run for people and their pets that will end with an award ceremony. Limit one pet per owner. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. Get tickets here.