The city of Conroe is hosting a community garage sale. All proceeds benefit the vendors, and any items left over can be donated to a local charity. If rain occurs, the event will be rescheduled for Oct. 29. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). •500 Collins St., Conroe. 936-522-3000. www.cityofconroe.org
Oct. 22: Attend a chili cook-off
Conroe Roller Derby is hosting its second annual chili cook-off in Conroe. The event will include music, beer and vendors. 1-6 p.m. $10 (admission). 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe. 936-539-6649. www.conroerollerderby.com
Oct. 22: Attend Octobearfest to support a nonprofit
Bears Etc. is hosting Octobearfest at Papa’s on the Lake. The event includes barbecue plates by Casa M Spice, a craft and shoppers market, face painting and games. Noon-6 p.m. $10 (admission). 4632 Hwy. 105, Montgomery. www.bearsetc.org
Oct. 22: Spend an afternoon eating chili
A chili cook-off benefiting the Lions Club invites the general public to sample contestants’ chili. The event will have alcoholic beverages for sale as well as desserts catered by the Montgomery and Lake Creek Leo clubs. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $5 (chili tasting). 936-588-1549. Breakwater Grille, 13109 Melville Drive, Montgomery. Facebook: Montgomery Lions Club
Nov. 4: Go to a gift expo
The Ladies Association of Walden is hosting a gift expo where there will be a cash bar and vendors selling items ranging from clothing to accessories and other knick-knacks. Attendees also have the opportunity to win a $50 Visa gift card. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (admission). Walden Yacht Club, 13101 Melville Drive, Montgomery. Facebook: Walden Gift Expo
Nov. 12: Enjoy a fall festival
Texas Grand Chapel will host its fall festival. The festival will include games for children, food trucks, and shopping and craft vendors as well as a photo booth and a silent auction. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). Texas Grand Chapel, 13850 FM 1314, Conroe. 936-231-4340. www.texasgrandchapel.org
Nov. 12: Attend a craft beer festival
Feges BBQ will debut its first Houston Craft BBQ and Beer Festival. The festival will include tastings from a few of Texas Monthly’s top 50 barbecue joints as well as local craft breweries. The event will also feature live music. All costs are included in the ticket price. 2-5 p.m. $125. The Historic Hill House and Farm, 3603 FM 1725, Willis. 832-409-6118. www.fegesbbq.com
