Aug. 4: Go on a cruise in the Sam Houston National Forest

The Northside Mustang Car Club is hosting a Sam Houston National Forest cruise. The event will consist of a group picture at the beginning, and then the cruise will begin west out of Conroe and toward Plantersville. Lunch will be at The City Cafe in Huntsville. After lunch, attendees will visit the Prison Museum for a tour before heading back into the National Forest.Aug. 3: Listen to a concert in Conroe

Conroe’s concert series will feature a tribute to Garth Brooks by Adam Grant. The event will include on-site food trucks, and outside food and drinks will be allowed. Glass containers are prohibited.Aug. 5: Watch a movie in Conroe's pool

The Conroe Parks and Recreation Department hosts the Flick-N-Float event, where visitors are invited to float in the pool while watching a showing of “Monsters University.”
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • $5
  • Westside Recreation Center Pool, 10245 Owen Drive, Conroe
  • 936-522-3944. www.visitconroe.com
Aug. 6: See Chris Ruediger perform

According to Total PR, Ruediger's music is influenced by Bruce Springsteen and Tim McGraw. Drinks will be available for purchase.Aug. 12: Catch a movie in Montgomery


The city of Montgomery is hosting a movie night in the park with a screening of “DC League of Super-Pets.” Food vendors will be available.Aug. 17: Attend fair empowering seniors

Senior Trade Shows is hosting an Empower Senior Citizens Resource Fair. The fair will consist of booths that have resources for seniors, families, caregivers and veterans.Aug. 18: Enjoy a homeschool bowl

Time to Spare entertainment is hosting an open bowl for homeschoolers. Bowling will be limited to two hours per person. Kids menu options are cheese pizza, chicken tenders or hot dogs that are served with fries and a drink.
  • 10 a.m.-noon
  • $5 (kids menu), $8 (bowling)
  • Time to Spare Entertainment, 13027 Hwy. 105 E., Conroe
  • 936-445-2695. www.timetosparebowling.com
Aug. 19-20: Browse a gun and knife show

The High Caliber Gun and Knife Show features guns, ammo and knives. Attendees under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Free (officers in uniform, children under age 12); $10 (general admission)
  • Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe
  • www.texasgunshows.com
Aug. 25: Attend a benefit dinner


One Loud Voice is hosting a benefit dinner. The event will include food, music by Payton Howie, a live auction and a raffle.Aug. 26-27: Visit a home and outdoor living show

Quality Home Shows is hosting the Lake Conroe Home and Outdoor Living Show. The event will include over 100 booths that sell home interior and exterior items as well as a water boat show.
  • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun.)
  • $7 (online admission), $10 (at-the-door admission)
  • Margaritaville Lake Resort Conference Center, 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery
  • www.qualityhomeshows.com