The Conroe Downtown Area Association is having a Mardis Gras celebration in downtown Conroe. Attendees can enjoy local food, drinks and retail downtown while celebrating with live music and beads. 5-10 p.m. Free. 101 Metcalf St., Conroe. 936-522-3500. www.visitconroe.com/event/mardi-gras-celebration/531
Feb. 26: Run for a cause
Montgomery County Food Bank is having its first Outrun Hunger 5K and 10K with proceeds benefiting the food bank’s programs for children, seniors and families in need of food assistance. The Mardi Gras-themed event will feature a 1K Second Line Parade, a carnival, a vendor fair and Cajun food trucks in addition to the 5K and 10K races. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $30 (1K parade), $45 (5K), $55 (10K). Grand Central Park, 1039 Lake House Drive, Conroe. 936-271-8804. https://mcfoodbank.org/outrunhunger
March 5-6: Plan a dream home
The Montgomery County Home and Outdoor Living Show at the Lone Star Convention Center helps find professionals for home improvement and do-it-yourself projects. Work on creating a dream home by planning with a variety of home project experts. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (March 5), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (March 6). Free (children age 12 and younger), $7 (online ticket), $10 (at the door). 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. https://texwoodshows.com/live-shows/montgomery-show
March 6-9: Shop gently used goods
Rhea Lana’s of The Woodlands is hosting a spring shopping event featuring discounted, gently used clothes for infants through teens, baby equipment, kids furniture and other children’s items. Free and ticketed shopping times are available. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (March 6), 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (March 7), 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (March 8), 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (March 9). Free (additional ticketed shopping times available). 1111 League Line Road, Stes. 191 & 193, Conroe. https://woodlands.rhealana.com/wixsaleinfo.asp
March 11: Support students
Journey School for the Uniquely Gifted & Talented will be hosting the Shoot for the Stars Clay Shoot Tournament with all proceeds going to the school for children with disabilities. Every ticket purchase includes a cart, a light breakfast, lunch and 72 clays. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $200-$750. 11400 FM 2854, Conroe. www.journeyschooltx.org
March 19: Enjoy art
The Greater Conroe Arts Alliance, consisting of 18 performing and cultural arts organizations in Montgomery County, is hosting the Greater Conroe Arts Festival in Historic Downtown Conroe. Festival highlights include art galleries and displays, live music performances, live model painting and a silent auction for art painted at the festival. Kids can enjoy the Kids Art Village, a petting zoo and an interactive community mural. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 205 Metcalf St., Conroe. http://greaterconroeartsalliance.com
March 26: Go on a scavenger hunt
Angel Reach, a nonprofit organization supporting youth ages 16-24 in the foster care system, will host a Road Rally Scavenger Hunt to bring community awareness to the foster care system, especially youth who age out of the system. The scavenger hunt will have participants drive to locations throughout the Conroe area where they will perform tasks and follow clues while learning about the foster care system. The scavenger hunt concludes with a finish line party at B52 Brewery. 3 p.m. $25 (entrance to finish line party), $250 (per car). 1111 League Line Road, Ste. 102, Conroe (starting location). 936-202-8498. http://angelreach.org/road-rally
