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

May 7-8: Feast for Mother's Day

The Momma’s Day Food Festival is a two-day food festival featuring local food vendors such as Seoulside Wings, Mama Express and Tea Cup Cafe. Celebrate Mother’s Day with over 12 different food vendors and beer from Southern Star Brewery. Noon-10 p.m. Free (admission). Southern Star Brewery 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe. 936-441-2739. www.southernstarbrewing.com/new-events/mommas-day-food-festival