Fall festivals, pumpkin patches: 12 events to attend this fall in New Caney, Porter

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 holding 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

Team up with local men and women to serve an appetizer, entree, dessert or drink for a friendly competition in support of student programs and teacher grants in Splendora ISD.

• Oct. 18, 6-10 p.m.
• $22 (pre-sale starting Sept. 22), $30 (at the door)
• The Atrium Center, 21575 Hwy. 59, Ste. 205, New Caney
• www.splendoraisdeducationfoundation.com

Participate in a chili cook-off, cornhole tournament and silent auction to support scholarships for New Caney and Splendora ISD graduates.

• Oct. 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• $50 (cooks), $20 (cornhole)
• Porter VFW 4816, 24411 Cunningham Drive, Porter
• Facebook: Shoot For Scholarships

This festival will feature games, inflatables, food trucks and vendors.

• Oct. 18, 11 a.m.
• Free (admission)
• 24160 Briar Berry Lane, Porter
• www.newcaneyisd.org

Join Blue Jay's Cauldron for a day of creativity with crafts from local artisans showcasing handmade goods.

• Oct. 18, noon-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 23435 FM 1314, Porter
• www.bluejayscauldron.com

Decorate Halloween-themed cookies with the Dapple Bakery. Un-iced cookies and icing will be provided.

• Oct. 20, 6-8 p.m.
• $69.07
• Back Pew Brewing, 26452 Sorters McClellan Road, Porter
• Facebook: Dapple Bakery

Enjoy a festival featuring an array of pickle-themed vendors, food trucks, a pickle eating contest, a spicy pickled food eating contest and a pickle costume contest.

• Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney
• www.montgomerycountymarketdays.com