Annual Grand Prix
Hosted by the Greater East Montgomery County Chamber, 20 teams will compete on the go-kart track during this annual event, which will also include lunch, an awards after party, a raffle and live music by Taylor Marberry.
- May 2, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- $800 (team of five)
- Speedsportz Racing Park, 23050 Speed St., New Caney
- www.gemcchamber.com
Head to the polls on May 3, election day, to vote on local ballot items including Montgomery County's $480 million road bond, Splendora ISD's $150 million bond, board of directors elections for East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 6 and 7, and a sales tax rate equalization election for Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 7. For more information, click here.
- May 3, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Free
- Locations vary
- https://elections.mctx.org
Your Favorite Market will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo themed event at Montana’s Saloon in Splendora and New Caney. The adult only event will feature food and drinks, karaoke, a mini market, raffles and giveaways.
- May 3, 5-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Montana’s Saloon, 18110 Hwy. 59, New Caney; 15361 1st St., Splendora
- www.linktr.ee/your_favorite_market
Shop at an outdoor market filled with local vendors and food trucks in the parking lot of Valley Ranch Town Center. Products include local produce, meats, honey, baked goods and other artisan goods.
- May 4 and 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Valley Ranch Town Center, 11985 N. Grand Parkway E., New Caney
- www.newcaneymarket.com
The Greater East Montgomery County Chamber’s monthly luncheon will feature guest speaker Joe Paulo, president and CEO of Hope Media Group. The event will be catered by Chuy’s in Valley Ranch.
- May 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- $35 (preregistered members), $45 (walk-ins and potential members)
- The Atrium Center, 21575 Hwy. 59 N., New Caney
- www.gemcchamber.com
The East Montgomery County Improvement District will host its annual free document shredding event at The Atrium Center parking lot. Acceptable items to shred include office paper, file folders and thin cardboard. Officials noted there’s no need to remove staples, paper clips, rubber bands or small binders.
- May 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free
- The Atrium Center, 21575 Hwy. 59 N., New Caney
- www.emctx.com/shredit2025
Under the direction of Dennis Eichler, The Kingwood Big Band will perform popular music for every generation with various guest singers at Back Pew Brewing.
- May 10, 2-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Back Pew Brewing, 26452 Sorters Road, Porter
- www.lhmas.org
AABY Foundation—a nonprofit that provides resources for abandoned, lost and found pets in the New Caney and Kingwood areas—will host a low-cost vaccination clinic at Bull Sallas Park.
- May 11, noon-4 p.m.
- $8-$10 (vaccinations), $15 (microchips)
- Bull Sallas Park, 21681 McCleskey Road, New Caney
- www.facebook.com/aabyfoundation
The Highlands will host a grand opening celebration for Discovery Cove, during which the first phase of the community's amenity complex—a water park—will be open to the public. The event will also include model home tours, live music, food trucks, family activities, giveaways and prizes.
- May 17, 1-4 p.m.
- Free
- The Highlands, 21875 Zion Drive, Porter
- www.thehighlands.com/party-in-the-cove
Your Favorite Market will host a Spring Fling at The Food Zone - Grand Texas featuring a Bluey meet-and-greet, a bouquet workshop, a vendor market, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, food and music.
- May 17, 4-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Food Zone - Grand Texas, 23020 Speed St., New Caney
- www.linktr.ee/your_favorite_market
Shop for a variety of products from local vendors at Montgomery County Market Days. The event will be held inside Bull Sallas Park’s show barn and pavilion, and feature items such as canned vegetables, boutique clothing, handmade quilts and artisan soaps.
- May 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- A.V. Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney
- www.montgomerycountymarketdays.com
Spend a sensory-friendly day in the sun at this event hosted by Fundamentally Awesome, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering special needs children and their families through events. The event will also feature a dj, photography and volunteers. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- May 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
- $24.99 (general admission)
- Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures, 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney
- www.fundamentallyawesome.org
Spend the day playing pickleball for a cause complete with prizes, raffles and food trucks. Proceeds will benefit Revolutionary Education, a nonprofit that offers immersive experiences about American history to both educate and entertain. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
- May 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- $60 per player
- The Pickleball Zone, 22056 W. Ford Road, Porter
- www.reved1776.org
Your Favorite Market will host its first market at The Food Zone 1314. The family event will feature food, music and market vendors.
- May 31, 4-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Food Zone 1314, 23242 FM 1314, Porter
- www.linktr.ee/your_favorite_market
