May 5-7: Shop a book sale
The Friends of the Stewart-West Branch Library Book Sale will offer sales on books, DVDs and puzzles with all sales going to the Friends of the Library nonprofit. There will also be a silent auction of ROKR mechanical models, which are 3D wooden puzzles. Noon-7 p.m. (Thu.), 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Fri.), 9 a.m.-noon (Sat.). 202 Bessie Price Owen, Montgomery. www.folstewart.org
May 7: Sip and shop in downtown Montgomery
Celebrate Mother’s Day in historic downtown Montgomery while sipping drinks and shopping from six boutiques. Collect stamps for a passport at each boutique for a chance to win a prize package including a Mother’s Day mini photo session with a minifacial, hair and makeup. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). Historic Montgomery, 101 Old Plantersville Road, Montgomery. www.happeningnext.com/event/mothers-day-weekend-sip-n-shop-eid3a08m9tn82
May 7: Support young artists
Support young, local artists at the Montgomery County High School senior art show, which will display private, public and home-school seniors’ artwork. The Conroe Art League will award almost $11,000 at the Student Awards 2022 Art Show and Competition. 6-8 p.m. Free. Conroe Art League, 127 Simonton St., Conroe. 936-756-9572. www.visitconroe.com
May 7: Run a bubble-filled 5K
Run a 5K where participants will be covered in bubbles from foam cannons and suds at the preparty, throughout the race and at the afterparty. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, a finisher medal and a temporary tattoo. Registration opens at 7 a.m. on race day, and starting times vary based on a first-come, first-served basis. $15 (individual entry). Three Palms Action Sports Park, 15100 I-45 S., Conroe. www.bubblerun.com/products/houston-tx-22
May 7: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Have a belated Cinco de Mayo celebration at B-52 Brewery with Mexican food from La Birria Tacos, Carmen's Corn & Creations and Gotta Roll, which serves specialty egg rolls. There will also be pinatas for kids and a mariachi band playing from 2-4 p.m. Noon-10 p.m. Free (admission). B-52 Brewery, 12470 Milroy Lane, Conroe. 936-447-4677. www.b52brewing.com/calendar
