Feb. 11: Have a parents night out
Children can expend some energy at Maximum Athletics’ open gym while parents get a night out for Valentine’s Day weekend. Children will participate in games and have open gym time. 7:30-10 p.m. $20 per child. 1500 Wilson Road, Conroe. 936-281-2957. www.maximumathletics.net
Feb. 12: Listen to romantic music for Valentine’s weekend
Join the Conroe Symphony Orchestra for a night of romantic music featuring guest conductor Darla McBryde. 7:30 p.m. $10 (child/student admission), $20 (adult general admission). 1609 Porter Road, Conroe. 936-760-2144. https://conroesymphony.org
Feb. 12-13: Shop vintage
The Big Top Shopping Festival will offer a wide selection of exhibitors selling boutique clothing, accessories, shoes, home decor, furniture, gourmet food, dips, sauces, art, yard decorations, holiday items and more. The market includes 50% handmade items and 50% manufactured items, and all exhibitors are small-business owners. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free admission. Heritage Place Park, 500 Metcalf St., Conroe. 936-900-1900. https://bigtop.show/conroetx
Feb. 12-13: Taste street food from around the world
The 555 Neo Night Market offers street food, such as Filipino, Japanese and Thai cuisines as well as Taiwanese boba tea, Chinese pulled noodles, Vietnamese grilled chicken and egg rolls. Food and drinks cost $5 or less to provide an opportunity to sample a variety of food and drinks. Noon-10 p.m. (Sat.), noon-8 p.m. (Sun.). Free admission. 12470 Milroy Lane, Conroe. 936-447-4677. https://txartisan.com/all-events/conroe-555-neo-night-market/
Feb. 13: Celebrate the Super Bowl
Breakwater Grille will project the football game on the side of the building and offer a hot chocolate station, buckets of beer, hot dogs and homemade chips. Bring blankets and chairs to watch the game, and enjoy favorites such as wings, burgers and tacos. 5 p.m. Free admission. 13109 Melville Drive, Montgomery. 936-582-1164. www.facebook.com/breakwatergrille
Feb. 13: Compete in a laser tag couples tournament
Combat Mission laser tag will be hosting the Mr. and Mrs. Smith Couples Tournament. Team up with a significant other to compete for the $250 first place prize and $50 second place prize. 3-6 p.m. $40 per couple. 12361 FM 3083, Conroe. 936-494-3006. www.combatmission.games
Feb. 13-14: Sample cheese and wine
Enjoy a variety of cheese and wine pairings at Southern Star Brewing. Hang out in the taproom featuring H-Wines and the brewery's co-founder and brewmaster Dave Fougeron. 2 p.m. (Sun.), 5 p.m. (Mon.). $35 per person. 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe. 936-44102739. www.southernstarbrewing.com
