Conroe - Montgomery Edition | March 2023

TODO LIST

April events

COMPILED BY PEYTON MACKENZIE

specimens with items available for purchase. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (April 21- 22), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (April 23). Free (admission). Lone Star Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. www.rmgmpromotions.com 23 ENJOY A COMMUNITY CONCERT The Montgomery Community Band will be hosting its rst concert. With roughly 50 members, the band’s members range from local students to retirees. After the performance, there will be a small reception. 6:30 p.m. (doors open). Free (donations encouraged). Montgomery High School Auditorium, 22825 Hwy. 105, Montgomery. Facebook: Montgomery Community Band 25 NETWORK WITH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber’s Young Professionals Network is presenting an event on leadership about how to navigate work changes when moving into a leadership role and how to manage younger colleagues. Noon-1 p.m. Free (members), $15 (nonmembers). Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, 505 W. Davis St., Conroe. 936-756-6644. www.conroe.org 28 THROUGH 29 SHOP GUNS AND KNIVES The High Caliber Gun and Knife Show will feature more than 100 exhibitors showing guns, knives and related items at discounted prices. The event is a buy, sell and trade event. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (April 28), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (April 29). Free (children age 12 and younger, law enforcement ocers in uniform); $10 (general admission). Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. 281-412-4824. www.texasgunshows.com 29 LISTEN TO JAZZ MUSIC Grand Central Park is bringing back Jazz Fest. Attendees can set up lawn chairs and picnic blankets to listen to the music. There will also be a balloon artist, face painters and food trucks available. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. 1-4 p.m. Free (admission). The Lake House, 1039 Lake House Drive, Conroe. www.grandcentralparktx.com

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MEET MR. BUNNY CARL BARTON JR. PARK

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ATTEND A KIDS FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN CONROE

The city of Conroe is hosting its Mr. Bunny event, where there will be photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny followed by an egg hunt. The egg hunt will be separated by ages. The event is open to ages 18 months-10 years. 10 a.m.-noon. Free (admission). Carl Barton Jr. Park, 2500 S. Loop 336, Conroe. 936-522-3900. www.cityofconroe.org

The city of Conroe is hosting Kidzfest, where there will be free activities, such as inatables and carnival rides. The event will also have a rock wall and fun booths as well as vendors, face painting, crafts and food trucks. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission). Downtown Conroe, 299-201 W. Phillips St., Conroe. 936-522-3900. www.cityofconroe.org

APRIL 01 BROWSE A VENDOR MARKET An artisan market is being held at B-52 Brewing Co. The children- and dog- friendly event will include over 70 artisan vendors, craft beer, live music, food trucks and a photo booth. Noon-5 p.m. Free (admission). B-52 Brewing Co., 12470 Milroy Lane, Conroe. www.facebook.com/vibeartisanmarkets 01 SHOP AT A MARKET The Funky Junque Market will include more than 120 vendors selling items such as women’s clothing, children’s items, homemade decor, food items and fashion trucks. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $5 (entry), free (veterans and teachers). Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. Facebook: Montgomery County Funky Junque Market 01 TAKE PICTURES WITH THE EASTER BUNNY The Easter Bunny will be posing for photo opportunities. The event will include cookie decorating, crafts, raes and giveaways. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Commerce is bringing back Tastefest on April 13 with a launch party at the Lone Star Convention Center to kick o the weekslong event. The kicko will include tastings from local caterers, private country clubs and vendors as well as music and a photo booth. Attendees can use the TastePass through May 31 at participating restaurants. 5-8 p.m. (April 13). $25-$40. 936-756-6644. Locations vary for tastings. Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. www.conroe.org 15 ATTEND A GALA The Montgomery Christian Academy is hosting a gala, which will include live music by Josh Masters and be emceed by Judge Wayne Mack. Other activities include a silent auction, a live auction and a dessert auction. Child care will be available. 5 p.m. (doors open). $40. Fellowship of Montgomery Church, 12681 FM 149, Montgomery. www.montgomerychristianacademy.com 21 THROUGH 23 ATTEND A MINERAL AND FOSSIL SHOW The RMGM Texas Minerals and Fossils Show will feature a variety of fossils, gemstones, crystals and other mineral

Free (admission). Harvest Market, 2295 Woodforest Parkway N., Montgomery. www.woodforesttx.com 08 HUNT FOR EGGS Refuge Church will host a community outreach event with an egg hunt for infants through grade 6. The family-friendly event also includes vendors, food, games, seles with the Easter Bunny and a silent auction. Live music begins at noon. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). Refuge Church, 13850 FM 1314, Conroe. The Conroe Crossroads music festival is back for its four-day event that will feature eight venues and 40 shows. Performing artists include Dirty River Boys, Zac Wilkerson and Mike & Moonpies. Venues include 202 Main, 219 Social House, the Owen Theater and The Table at Madeley. $42.50 (general admission). Times and locations vary. www.conroecrossroads.com 13 THROUGH MAY 31 TRY LOCAL EATS The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of www.therefuge.org 13 THROUGH 16 LISTEN TO MUSIC AT A FESTIVAL

Find more or submit Conroe and Montgomery events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.

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CONROE MONTGOMERY EDITION • MARCH 2023