There are several events taking place in the Conroe and Montgomery area from Sept. 25-Oct. 18, including several fall festivals. This is not a comprehensive list.

Mommy & Me Painting with Rapunzel

Special guest Rapunzel will be at The Learning Zoo to paint with participating children. The event will also feature a petting zoo, tortoise grazing gardens and a reptile house.Clay Shoot Fundraiser for Home Place

Home Place of Texas is holding a clay shoot fundraiser featuring breakfast followed by a safety course, clay shooting, lunch and awards.
  • Sept. 27, 8 a.m.
  • $150 (single shooter), $600 (team)
  • Blackwood Sporting Co., 11400 FM 2854, Conroe
  • www.hpotx.org
Montgomery’s Faith and Blue Event

The city of Montgomery Police Department is holding its second annual Faith & Blue event featuring local first responders, food and drinks, activities and prize drawings.Pine Market’s National Night Out


Pine Market at Woodforest is holding an event for community members to meet with local law enforcement and take a peek inside their squad cars and emergency vehicles.
The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce is holding its 38th annual Lobsterfest Oct. 3-4. (Courtesy The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce)
The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce is holding its 38th annual Lobsterfest Oct. 3-4. (Courtesy The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce)
Lobsterfest

The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce is holding its 38th annual Lobsterfest for community leaders, business owners, elected officials, residents and guests to attend. The two-day festivities include a steak and lobster dinner, live and silent auctions and a golf tournament.
  • Oct. 3-4, 6-10 p.m.
  • $150 (lobster dinner), $850 (golf team), $100 (lobster dinner for members), $750 (golf team for members)
  • Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe
  • www.conroe.org
Friends of the Conroe Library Book Sale

The Library Friends of Conroe’s 30th annual book sale will feature fiction, nonfiction books, children’s and young adult books as well as collectible books. Books will be priced at $1 for hardbacks, $.50 for paperbacks and $.25 for children’s and young adult books.
  • Oct. 3, 3-5 p.m. ($5 early admission), 5-8 p.m., Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Montgomery County Central Library, 104 I-45 N., Conroe
  • Facebook: Library Friends of Conroe
Montgomery County Meals on Wheels Pumpkin Shoot

The 9th annual Great Pumpkin Shoot presented by Cowboy Kia will benefit local seniors through Meals on Wheels Montgomery County.First Baptist Church Conroe’s Fall and Christmas Market


First Baptist Church Conroe is holding a fall and Christmas market featuring items from dozens of vendors.Christ Church Arts and Craft Fair

The family arts and crafts fair will feature ​​handmade art, food, crafts and holiday gifts at Christ Church. The event will also include door prizes and kids’ activities.Woodlands Walk for ALS

The ALS Association is holding a walk to celebrate those who are fighting ALS and to honor those who have passed from the nervous system disease. The event will also include games, contests and activities for children.
  • Oct. 5, 9 a.m.
  • Free
  • 200 College Park Drive, Conroe
  • www.als.org
The Grand Central Park sip and shop event is taking place Oct. 5. (Courtesy The Grand Central Park)
Grand Central Park's sip and shop event is taking place Oct. 5. (Courtesy Grand Central Park)
Sip and Shop in Grand Central Park

The Grand Central Park sip and shop event will feature over 100 vendors with jewelry, boutique art, gourmet food, furniture and decorations. The event will also include a DJ, food trucks and wine and beer.17th Annual Duck Race


The 17th Annual Duck Race benefiting the Community Assistance Center will include 10,000 rubber ducks tossed into the lazy river to race their way to the finish line. Proceeds will benefit programs and supportive services for neighbors in need of basic life necessities.
  • Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Free
  • Margaritaville, 600 Margaritaville Pkwy., Montgomery
  • www.cac-mctx.org
Montgomery Fall Fest

The Montgomery Fall Fest will feature live music performances, food trucks, vendors, a kids’ zone and a pumpkin patch.
  • Oct. 5, 1-10 p.m.
  • $20 (advance general admission), $25 (day of event), $10 (kids ages 4-16)
  • 1097 McCaleb Road, Montgomery
  • www.montgomeryfallfest.com
Oktoberfest by Fass Brewing

The third annual Oktoberfest will feature weenie dog races, a stein hoisting competition, special beer releases and German food.
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival will feature carnival rides. (Courtesy Friends Of Conroe)
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival will feature carnival rides. (Courtesy Friends Of Conroe)
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival

The 35th annual Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival will feature food vendors with items from crawfish pie to turkey legs and corn dogs. The festival will also include over 60 exhibitors to shop from, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a kids’ zone, carnival rides and live music.
  • Oct. 11, 6 p.m.-12 a.m., Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Oct. 13, noon-6 p.m.
  • $20 (one-day pass), $30 (weekend pass)
  • Downtown Conroe
  • www.friendsofconroe.com
Montgomery Quilt Walk


Downtown Montgomery will be filled with modern and traditional quilts displayed throughout the city as well as at the Old Methodist Church. In addition to the quilts, there will be vendors, a quilt raffle and demonstrations.Willis Fall Fest

The Willis Fall Fest will feature over 80 vendors, local food trucks and live music performed by local artists.