April 8-10 Enjoy Texan music artists
Conroe Crossroads will fill downtown Conroe with four days of live music with around 40 shows from Texas artists. The shows will take place in multiple venues throughout Conroe and feature a variety of music genres. Times vary. $35 (early general admission), $100 (early VIP admission). Downtown Conroe, North Main Street and Simonton Street, Conroe. www.conroecrossroads.com
April 8: Get a free prom dress
Priceless Gowns will provide over 500 prom dresses for junior and senior girls in Montgomery County to choose from for free. The only requirement is a school ID. 5-7 p.m. (Friday). Free. First Baptist Conroe, 600 N. Main St., Conroe. 936-756-6601. www.facebook.com/pricelessgowns
April 9: Take a private flight
Conroe Rides Day lets registered guests pick from a variety of planes to ride in, including the B-17 Flying Fortress "Texas Raiders", the Twin Beech C-45 JRB "Little Raider", the AT6/SNJ "Sassy" or the world's only flying SB2C Helldiver. Times vary based on ticket. $100-$995 (depending on seat and plane). General Aviation Services at Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport, 5260 Central Parkway, Conroe. www.b17texasraiders.org
April 9: Celebrate Mother Nature
The Great Garden Festival will feature nature-themed activities, food and drinks, and the opportunity to take home a free native tree sapling. Kids can take photos with creatures from a living forest and do nature-themed crafts, and everyone can enjoy sampling from an edible garden and drinking a frozen flower mocktail. Noon-3 p.m. Free (admission). 251 Central Pine St., Montgomery. www.woodforesttx.com
April 9: Take part in an egg hunt
Children ages 18 months to 10 years can hunt for eggs at Conroe Parks and Recreation’s Morning with Mr. Bunny. Everyone is welcome to take pictures with Mr. Bunny, so be sure to bring a camera and an Easter basket. 10 a.m.-noon (egg hunt at 10:15 a.m.). Free. Carl Barton Jr. Park Softball Complex, 2500 S. Loop 336 E., Conroe. 936-522-3500. www.cityofconroe.org
April 9: Compete in a cornhole tournament
The 2nd Annual Bags for Wags Cornhole Tournament will be held at Southern Star Brewery with live music and vendors in addition to the cornhole competition. Teams of two can compete to win a custom cornhole set, and all participants receive a free shirt. Noon-8 p.m. $30 (cornhole competition entry). 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe. 936-441-2739. www.southernstarbrewing.com
