Oct. 16: Celebrate Oktoberfest
Southern Star Brewery’s celebration will include food from Saur Kraut and live music from the Homebrewed Brass Ensemble. There will also be a cornhole tournament to support the Montgomery County Choral Society. Noon-10 p.m. Free (admission). 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe. 936-441-2739. www.southernstarbrewing.com
Oct. 23: Learn local history
The Montgomery County Historical Society will present the 2nd Annual Voices from the Past Historical Cemetery tour. The tour will include reenactments of famous figures from Texas and city history throughout three local cemeteries. Noon-4 p.m. $3 (age 15-18), $10 (adults), free (age 14 and younger). Montgomery Community Center, FM 149 & College Street, Montgomery. 936-597-4360. www.mhs-tx.org
Oct. 23: Celebrate Halloween
Halloween in the Park will feature inflatables, petting zoos, game booths and candy, and the activities will be followed by a movie night in the woods. 3-6 p.m. Free (admission). 2500 S. Loop 336 E., Conroe. 936-522-3900. www.cityofconroe.org
Oct. 23: Go to a community-wide garage sale
The Conroe Senior Center will host a community-wide garage sale. Registration for booth spaces ends Oct. 18. Free (admission), $25-$40 (booth space). 1202 Candy Cane Lane, Conroe. 936-522-3960. www.cityofconroe.org
Oct. 26: Attend a concert
Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host composer Eric Genuis on the piano, accompanied by a violinist, cellist and vocalist. 7 p.m. Free; $15 offering encouraged. 109 N. Frazier St., Conroe. 936-756-8186. www.shconroe.org
Oct. 29: Go bobbing for pumpkins
The Conroe Aquatic Center will host the city’s Pumpkin Bobbing event. Children can decorate pumpkins, then splash in the pool to grab their favorite. 6-9 p.m. $10 (admission). 1205 Candy Cane Lane, Conroe. 936-522-3930. www.cityofconroe.org
Nov. 6: Flock to a bird expo
The Bird Events in Texas Bird Expo will welcome thousands of birds to the Lone Star Convention and Expo Center. Bird-related products, such as feed and cages, will also be available. Proceeds benefit the Magnolia Exotic Bird Sanctuary. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 (general admission), $4 (age 65 and older), free (under age 6). 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. 210-649-1828. www.thelonestar.org
Nov. 6: Honor first responders
The first Texas Legacy Flag Fest will honor first responders with a flag ceremony, live music, craft and blacksmith demonstrations, and a tour of Veterans Memorial Park in Conroe. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 104 I-45 N., Conroe. 936-736-3337. www.texasflagpark.com
Nov. 6: Enjoy a fall festival
B52 Brewing Co. and Texas Artisan Markets host a fall festival with more than 70 vendors, live music, food trucks, specialty artisan goods and beer. Noon-6 p.m. Free (admission). 12470 Milroy Lane, Conroe. www.b52brewing.com
Nov. 6-7: Enjoy area musicians
The Houston Music and Arts Festival features food, car and motorcycle shows, an antiques market, and artists such as Johnny Hayes and the Georgia Thunderbolts. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (daily). $10-$15. 500 Collins St., Conroe. www.houstonartsfestival.com
Nov. 11: Commemorate Veteran’s Day
The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission is hosting a 24-hour walking event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as veterans. A Veteran’s Day celebration will be held immediately after Nov. 11. Attendees can sign up for walking slots online. 11 a.m. Nov. 10-11 a.m. Nov. 11. Free. 1 Freedom Blvd., Conroe. 936-521-3668. www.honoredmission.org
Nov. 13: Get a dental cleaning
Montgomery Comprehensive Dental Center is offering free dentistry cleaning and consultations as part of the 10th annual Dentistry for Veterans event. Patients must have an appointment and proof of military service to receive the free service. 951 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery. 936-585-4353 or 936-539-3636 for appointments. www.drtimgardner.com
