Mardi Gras celebration, car shows: 4 events to attend in New Caney, Porter this weekend, Feb. 28-March 1

Check out what's happening in the New Caney and Porter areas this weekend, Feb. 28-March 1. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Project Graduation Car Show

Support the graduating seniors at Porter High School through the 2025 Car Show. The show will award categories such as “Best Classic Car,” “Most Unique” and “Best Truck.” The family-friendly event will include food and beverage trucks, live music and a cornhole tournament. For questions about the event, contact Jamie Allgood at 832-876-4282; Amanda McKinnon at 318-623-5166; or [email protected].

• March 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• $20 (cornhole team registration), $25 (vehicle entry pre-registration), $30 (vehicle entry day-of registration)
• Porter High School, 22625 Sandy Lane, Porter
• https://phsseniorprojectgraduation.square.site

Rally in the Alley Car Show

Rumblecats HTX and Back Pew Brewing will be hosting a car show with vintage cars from before 1968. The event will also feature food trucks and live music.

• March 1, noon-7 p.m. (event); noon-4 p.m. (car show)
• Free (admission), $20 (to present a car)
• Back Pew Brewing, 26452 Sorters McClellan Road, Porter
• www.backpewbrewing.com

Mardi Gras Celebration

Friendship United Methodist Church will be holding a celebration for Mardi Gras featuring a pie and cake auction benefiting youth services. Enjoy games, karaoke and food, and bring a decorated umbrella.

• March 1, 6 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Friendship United Methodist Church, 22388 Ford Road, Porter
• www.fumcporter.org

New Caney Community 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, baked goods and other artisan goods.

• March 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 11985 N. Grand Parkway E., New Caney
• www.newcaneymarket.com