Check out what's happening in New Caney and Porter this Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 28-30. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Friendsgiving Potluck

VFW Post 4816 is hosting its annual Friendsgiving Potluck dinner ahead of Thanksgiving. Attendees are asked to bring an appetizer, dessert or side dish to share with everyone. Non-perishable food donations for Mission Northeast will also be collected.
  • Nov. 26, 5 p.m. (dinner)
  • Free (admission)
  • 24411 Cunningham Drive, Porter
  • www.vfw4816.com
Live music at Final Gravity Brewpub

Final Gravity Brewpub is hosting a live music event featuring Ryan Pinnick who will be singing covers and original songs. Smash Shack food truck will be selling burgers at the event.Night of Illumination

Marvel at millions of Christmas lights at Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures' Night of Illumination Christmas event. The exhibit will also feature visits with Santa, a petting zoo, carnival rides, ax throwing, archery, hot cocoa and holiday crafting.Montgomery County Market Days


Participate in Black Friday shopping at this Montgomery County Market Days event featuring over 100 vendors with holiday gift items.Holiday Heroes toy drive

Donate new toys and $15 gift cards to this toy drive hosted by Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 7 and Mission Northeast. Participants can drop off toys at any of the three locations.
  • Nov. 25-Dec. 6
  • 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
Commissioner's Toy & Coat Drive

Montgomery County Precinct 4 Commissioner 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.
  • Nov. 25-Dec. 5, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. (Monday-Thursday), 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Fridays)
  • 23628 Roberts Road, New Caney
  • www.mctxpct4.org
Holiday Wrapping Station

Bring holiday gifts to wrap at the R.B. Tullis Library's free gift wrapping station. The station will provide users with wrapping paper, scissors, tape, ribbon and gift tags.