Southern Star Brewery’s Crawdads for Merica 7 will raise money for Casualties of War-Houston, a nonprofit benefiting veterans, law enforcement, first responders and their families. Compete to see whose crawfish is the best or enjoy the live music, vendors and crawfish tasting. Noon-7 p.m. Free (children younger than age 11); $10 (veterans, law enforcement and first responders); $20 (immediate family of veterans, law enforcement and first responders); $30 (admission with all-you-can-eat crawfish). 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe. www.facebook.com/southernstarbrewing
April 23: See the Conroe Symphony Orchestra
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra will perform its spring concert with the theme “The Earth Has Music for Those Who Listen.” Enjoy live classical music while supporting local musicians. 7:30 p.m. $10 (age 12 and younger), $15 (group rate), $20 (adults). 1855 Longmire Road, Conroe. 936-760-2144. www.facebook.com/conroesymphonyorchestra
April 23: Have family fun
Quality of Life Chiropractic’s Spring Family Festival offers a bounce house, a face painter and a DJ as well as more than 10 vendors focused on health and wellness. The event will raise money for Creative Outreach Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit in Montgomery. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 17099 Walden Road, Ste. 100, Montgomery. 936-703-2610. www.qoflchiropractic.com
April 23: Check out vintage cars
The San Jacinto Elementary PTO Car Show is a community fundraising event where attendees can admire vintage cars while supporting the school. The event is open to the public, and Marco’s Pizza will be available for purchase. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission), $20 (car show entry). 17601 FM 1314, Conroe. www.sanjacinto.conroeisd.net
April 29: Support Willis ISD
The Willis ISD Education Foundation will host its Bash Under the Big Top fundraiser with music, dancing, food, and live and silent auctions. Admission is open to guests age 21 and older. 6-11 p.m. $25 (WISD staff), $35 (presale), $40 ( at the door). Lone Star Convention Center Exhibit Building, 9333 Airport Road, Conroe. 936-856-1200. www.willisisd.org
April 30: Enjoy Kidzfest
The city of Conroe hosts KidzFest in downtown Conroe. The festival will have a variety of kid-friendly activities, including a petting zoo, face painting, train rides and crafts. There will also be food trucks and snow cones available for purchase. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (admission). Downtown Conroe near Heritage Place. 936-522-3960. www.cityofconroe.org
April 30: Attend Jazz Fest
Grand Central Park’s Jazz Fest will feature local jazz artists along with balloon artists and face painters. A second line parade will be led by Boomtown Brass Band, and there will be food trucks, beer and wine available. 1-5 p.m. Free (admission). 1039 Lake House Drive, Conroe; parking available at 925 City Central Ave., Conroe. 936-282-5135. www.grandcentralparktx.com/jazz_fest
May 5-7: Visit a library sale
The Friends of the Stewart-West Branch Library Book Sale will offer books, DVDs and puzzles, with all sales going to the Friends of the Library. There will also be a silent auction of ROKR mechanical models, which are 3D wooden puzzles, beginning April 28. Members of Friends of the Library can get early access to the sale. Noon-7 p.m. (May 5), 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (May 6), 9 a.m.-noon (May 7). 202 Bessie Price Owen Drive, Montgomery. www.folstewart.org
