Here's what's happening locally this holiday weekend as September kicks off.

Sept. 1: Sip and shop in Conroe

Downtown Conroe's First Friday Sip and Shop returns with businesses staying open late, live music, specials and vendors.Sept. 2: Shop a local market

Visit Montgomery's historic district for the monthly Lone Star 1st Saturday, including a crafters market to shop from with antiques and unique items.Sept. 2-3: Visit a wellness expo

Wellness Expo will host an event where attendees can visit with over 60 body, mind and spirit vendors. Attendees will get to shop for breakthrough nutritional products, energized jewelry and stones, and experience bodywork.
  • 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • $7 (admission); free (age 12 and under, over age 65)
  • Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe
  • 972-925-9393. www.wellnessexpo.net/attend/conroe
Sept. 2-3: Browse a sports cards expo


The Conroe Sports Cards and Collectibles Show returns with more than 200 tables of collectibles to browse. Special events include Houston Astros legend Larry Dierker making an autograph appearance from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, a social/trade night on Saturday, and a raffle giveaway at 2 p.m. Sunday. Collectible items include sports cards, memorabilia, Funko Pops, Pokemon, comics, board games, video games, toys, die cast items, graphic novels and art, among other items.