Dec. 3-5: Watch dogs perform at the Conroe Holiday Classic
The Conroe Kennel Club is hosting the Conroe Holiday Classic at the Lone Star Convention Center. Dogs will perform in a variety of categories for awards. 7-9 p.m. all days. Free. 9333 Airport Road, Conroe. 713-806-8332. www.conroekennelclub.com
Dec. 3-5: See a local performance of Elf at Crighton Theatre
Stage Right, the theater company in residence at Conroe’s Crighton Theatre, will be performing "Elf" throughout December with an opening performance Dec. 3. Shows will also be performed the weekend of Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. 8 p.m (Fri.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $17-$26. 234 N. Main St., Conroe. 936-441-7469. www.stage-right.org
Dec. 4: Walk a winter wonderland at Lakeside Conroe
The Lakeside Conroe community will host its first Winter Wonderland on Dec. 4 in Montgomery. The event will feature holiday-themed events such as a petting zoo, a Santa appearance and a life-sized human snow globe as well as a petting zoo. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. 9910 Crescent Drive, Montgomery. 833-250-6241. www.lakesideconroe.com/
Dec. 4: See custom knives from across the state
The fourth annual Texas Custom Knife Show will be hosted at Southern Star Brewing in Conroe. Guests can see juggling contests, purchase hand-forged blades and meet contestants from the TV show “Forged in Fire.” Noon. $10. 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe. 832-482-7579. www.facebook.com/texascustomknifeshow/
Dec. 5: Go fishing at Carl Barton Jr. Park
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will deliver a shipment of rainbow trout for fishing to Carl Barton Jr. Park on Dec. 5. According to the Conroe Parks and Recreation Department, anglers are limited to fishing with two poles and five trout daily. There are no size limits. Park hours are daylight until dusk. Free. 2500 S. Loop 336 E. 936-522-3842. www.cityofconroe.org