Here is a list of activities and events happening in the local area.

Jan. 28: Shop a plant sale

Montgomery County Master Gardeners is hosting a fruit and nut plant sale, where attendees will get to hear a presentation by horticulture agent Michael Potter and shop plants. 9 a.m.-noon. Free (admission). Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 9020 Airport Road, Conroe.

https://mcmga.com

February


2-5: Attend a luau

The sixth annual Lone Star Luau is coming to Margaritaville in Montgomery. The event will include a lineup of Texas country and trop rock artists as well as Nashville songwriters. Times vary. $35-$175. Margaritaville Lake Resort, 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery. https://lonestarluau.com

7: Attend a job fair

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair open to the public. The fair will include employers from occupations such as medical, hospitality, retail and technology. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free (job seekers), $50-$75 (employers). Lone Star Community Center, 2500 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery. 936-597-5004. www.montgomeryareachamber.com


11: Enjoy an art show

The MoCo Food Hall is hosting an art show with local vendors. Attendees can shop artwork, apparel and decor. 2-10 p.m. Free (entry). MoCo Food Hall, 109 Metcalf St., Conroe.

www.mocofoodhall.com

18: Celebrate Mardi Gras


The MoCo Food Hall is celebrating Mardi Gras with a gumbo cook-off, zydeco music, bead throwing from the balcony and crawfish.

Noon-midnight. Free. MoCo Food Hall, 109 Metcalf St., Conroe.

www.mocofoodhall.com

18: Watch a parade


The Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a parade to kick off the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. 1-3 p.m. Free. North Frazier Street, Conroe.

963-756-6644. www.conroe.org

18: Go to a dance

The city of Conroe is hosting a father-daughter dance where fathers can take their daughters out for a night of photos, dancing and food. The event is open to age 4 and older. Preregistration is required. 6-9 p.m. $70 (pair), $20 (per additional daughter). Magnolia Event Center, 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia.


936-522-3000. www.cityofconroe.org