Check out what's happening in the New Caney and Porter area this weekend, Dec. 5-7. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Commissioner's Toy & Coat Drive

Montgomery County Commissioner Precinct 4 Matt Gray’s Office is partnering with Kroger in Valley Ranch to collect new unwrapped toys and coats for families in need. Donations will be distributed through Mission Northeast.
  • Accepting donations through Dec. 5
  • Montgomery County Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray's Office, 23628 Roberts Road, New Caney
  • www.mctxpct4.org
The Highlands Holiday Helpers

The Highlands will host a holiday social and toy drive at The Highland Pines Golf Club. Donations accepted include board games, blankets, holiday cookies, hot cocoa, marshmallows, festive candy, sugar cookie mix, icing, sprinkles, pancake mix, syrup and $25 grocery store gift cards. Donors will receive one raffle ticket per donation and raffle prizes will be drawn during the holiday social.Holiday Heroes Toy Drive

Donate new toys and $15 gift cards to Emergency Services District No. 7 and Mission Northeast's Holiday Heroes toy drive. Participants can drop off toys at any of the three locations.
  • Accepting donations through Dec. 6
  • Donation drop-off: Porter Fire Station, Loop 494, Porter; New Caney Fire Station, 19870 FM 1485 W., New Caney; Montgomery County Commissioner Precinct 4 Matt Gray’s Office, 23628 Roberts Road, New Caney
  • www.missionne.org
Jingle & Mingle Night Market


Visit this second annual holiday market at The Grove at Valley Ranch to shop one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade crafts and seasonal decor. The event will also feature photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a snow experience, caricature drawings, train rides, a petting zoo and face painting.
  • Dec. 6, 5-9 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 21680 Market Place Drive, New Caney
  • www.shopvrtc.com
Big Rivers Christmas in the Country

Head to Big Rivers Water Park & Adventures for live country and holiday tunes from Shotgun Road, as well as craft stations for creating holiday keepsakes and visits with Santa. The event will also feature carnival rides, a petting zoo, ax-throwing and archery.Big Rivers Christmas Jeep Night

Jeep enthusiasts can enjoy this holiday event featuring carnival rides, a petting zoo, ax-throwing, archery, craft stations and visits with Santa. Awards will be given for the best-decorated Jeep, and Jeep drivers receive free admission.
  • Dec. 7, 6-11 p.m.
  • $24.99 (admission), free (Jeep drivers and season pass holders)
  • 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney
  • www.bigriverswaterpark.com
Jovanna Aguilar & Emily Lincke contributed to this report.