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
School staff can enjoy free entry to Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures for Educator Appreciation Day. Bring a valid school ID to enjoy water slides, a lazy river and more.
- May 3, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free (admission for educators)
- Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures, 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney
- www.bigriverswaterpark.com/buy-ticket/7953
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, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Valley Ranch Town Center, 11985 N. Grand Parkway E., New Caney
- www.newcaneymarket.com
