There are plenty of ways to spend the weekend in the Conroe and Montgomery areas, from visiting a gallery reopening to taking pictures with exotic animals. Here are five things to do this weekend, May 17-19. 1. Ride a bike May 17 Orbea bike brand and local shop Race Ready Repair are inviting people to try out six new bike models. 2-6 p.m. Free. 2500 S. Loop 336 E., Conroe. 936-499-7941. www.racereadyrepair.com 2. Pick local produce May 18 Locally-owned P-6 Farms is holding a “U-Pick’Em” festival, inviting families to pick fresh blackberries and ride amusement rides alongside its farmer’s market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $8.95 online, $10.95 at the gate. 9963 Poole's Road, Montgomery. 936-597-6062. www.p-6farms.com 3. Party at the art house May 18 through 19 The Lowery Art House of Montgomery is celebrating its grand reopening with food, drinks, music, henna artists and fire spinners. Donations accepted for two nonprofits. 2 p.m.-midnight. Free. 2833 Bobville Rd., Montgomery. 281-738-3362. www.facebook.com/TheLoweryArtHouseMontgomery 4. Have a picnic May 18 Celebrate the grand opening of The Woodlands Hills Activity Center at its opening picnic with cooking and fitness demos, live entertainment and tours of model homes. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. 1460 North Teralyn Hills Drive, Willis. 281-719-6100. www.thewoodlandshills.com 5. Celebrate spring with animals May 19 Take photos with exotic birds, mammals and reptiles at the Walden Spring Festival with face painting, food and games. Noon-3 p.m. Free. 11800 Walden Rd., Montgomery. 936-582-1022. www.waldenracquetclub.com