Whether you are interested in pancakes or poetry, the Lake Conroe area is filled with fun events to wrap up July with.

Here is a list of five things to do in the Conroe and Montgomery areas this weekend, July 26-28.

Go to a horse camp
July 26-27
Children between the ages of 5-14 are invited to Forever Faithful Ministries’ horse camp, where participants will learn the fundamentals of Western riding and barrel racing. There will also be crafts, swimming and a Bible study. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $250. Forever Faithful Ministries, 13955 Lake Mount Pleasant Road, Montgomery. 936-597-4200. www.foreverfaithfulranch.com

Eat pancakes for local artists
July 27
Greater Conroe Arts Alliance is hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to announce the nominations for the 2019 Montie Awards, which recognizes outstanding performance artists among Stage Right acting company, The Players Theatre Company and CYT Houston. All proceeds will go to the Crighton Theatre. 9-11 a.m. $10 (adults), $7 (children). Pacific Yard House, 101 Metcalf St., Conroe. 936-539-8879. www.greaterconroeartsalliance.com

Play games and watch movies with the family
July 27
In honor of National Park and Recreation Month in July, the Conroe Parks and Recreation Department will host a game and movie night. The event will feature super-sized versions of games such as Jenga, checkers and Connect 4. There will also be other yard games, bounce houses and food trucks. A screening of the 1995 movie “Jumanji” will begin at 8:30 p.m. 6-10 p.m. Free. Carl Barton, Jr. Baseball Park, 2500 S Loop 336 E, Conroe. 936-522-3911. www.cityofconroe.org/departments/parks-recreation

Go to a poetry reading
July 27
BeanPunk Coffee is hosting a poetry reading with poet Emilie Young. Participants are invited to bring in and read their favorite poetry or works of their own. 3-5 p.m. Free (entry). BeanPunk Coffee, 330 N. Main St., Conroe. 936-266-7632. www.beanpunkcoffee.com

Take a mother-daughter relaxation day
July 27
Let mothers and daughters take a day of fun in historic Montgomery. Businesses such as Texas Forever Boutique, Liberty Bell Antiques, Wine & Design and more will be offering back-to-school shopping, makeovers, food and a fashion show. 3-7 p.m. Free (entry). Montgomery Community Center, 14420 N. Liberty St., Montgomery. 936-597-6434. www.historicmontgomerytx.com