Valley Ranch 4th Fest, Watermelon Festival: 10 New Caney, Porter events to attend in July

This summer, the R.B. Tullis Library will be screening movies from the "Jurassic Park" franchise. In July, movies will include “Jurassic World” on July 10, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” on July 17 and “Jurassic World: Dominion” on July 24.

• July 10, 17 and 24, 1-3 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 21569 Hwy. 59, New Caney
• www.countylibrary.org

“Trailer loads” of fresh Texas watermelon will be the star of this Montgomery County Market Days event. The event will also feature shopping from local vendors, competitions, live music and a petting zoo.

• July 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney
• www.montgomerycountymarketdays.com

Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures will celebrate country music with two days of live musical performances and a live DJ.

• July 11, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; July 12, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• $44.99
• 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney
• www.bigriverswaterpark.com

Play pickleball for a cause at this tournament hosted by Addi’s Faith Foundation, a local nonprofit that funds pediatric cancer research and offers financial assistance for families of children being treated for cancer.

• July 16, 5 p.m.; July 17-18, 9 a.m. and noon; July 19, 9 a.m. (start times)
• $20-$30
• The Pickleball Zone, 22056 W. Ford Road, Porter
• www.addisfaith.org

This monthly market is held in the parking lot of Valley Ranch Town Center and features vendors selling local produce, meat, honey, baked goods and artisan-made items.

• July 19 and Aug. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 11985 N. Grand Parkway E., New Caney
• www.newcaneymarket.com

The New Caney/Splendora Subcommittee of the Houston Metro Go Texas Committee will host a barbecue cook-off and car show to support the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo’s scholarship program. The event will also include margarita- and Bloody Mary-making contests as well as live and silent auctions.

• July 24-25, noon-5 p.m.
• $5-$150 (price varies by competition)
• Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney
• www.rodeohouston.com

The East Montgomery County Improvement District will distribute 2,500 free school supply packs for students in grades pre-K-8. No pre-registration is required.

• July 25, 8 a.m.-noon (while supplies last)
• Free (admission)
• Randall Reed Stadium, 21360 Valley Ranch Parkway, New Caney
• www.emctx.com/bts-2026

Spend the day ax-throwing and networking with the Greater East Montgomery County Chamber. An after-party will be held next door at Cowboy Surfer.

• July 30, 4-7:30 p.m.
• $400 (team of four)
• Axe-Mania, 23840 Hwy. 59, Kingwood
• www.gemcchamber.com