Fall festival, pumpkin patch: 5 events to attend in New Caney, Porter this weekend, Oct. 10-12

Check out what's happening in New Caney and Porter this weekend, Oct. 10-12. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Pumpkins After Dark

Head to Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures to see over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkin sculptures, and navigate a monster-themed maze and magical path featuring dinosaurs, dragons and pop culture icons. The event will also include fall-themed treats from local food trucks and live pumpkin carving demonstrations.

• Oct. 9-12, 7-9 p.m. (times vary by date)
• $23-$27 (price varies by date)
• 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney
• www.bigriverswaterpark.com

Participate in the Knights of Columbus 29th Annual Golf Tournament in support of local nonprofits.

• Oct. 11, 6:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• $140 (participants), free (spectators)
• Qakhurst Golf Club, 20700 Mills Branch Drive, Porter
• www.kofc.org

The Houston Metro Go Texan, or HMGT, New Caney Splendora Fall Festival will feature a chili cook-off, a car show, games and a petting zoo.

• Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Cost TBD
• Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney
• www.rodeohouston.com

Valley Ranch Town Center is hosting its first pumpkin patch featuring photo opportunities, on-site pet adoptions with Paw Pact, seasonal treats and hayrides by the East Montgomery County Improvement District.

• Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• The Grove at Valley Ranch Town Center, 21572 Market Place Drive, New Caney
• www.shopvrtc.com

Attendees can bring blankets or lawn chairs and get into the spooky spirit with an outdoor screening of "Hotel Transylvania" on the football field.

• Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney
• www.mctxpct4.org