New Caney - Porter Edition | April 2026

Events

BY JOVANNA AGUILAR & HANNAH BROL

Latin Heat Wave Attendees ages 21 and up are invited to head to Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures for an event featuring a DJ with nonstop Latin beats, specialty cocktails and after-hours water park access. • May 15, 7-11 p.m. • $19.99 (admission)

May

Steak Night VFW Post 4816 invites the community to a steak night with all the fixings and Cinco de Mayo margaritas. • May 5, 5:30 p.m. • $22 • 24411 Cunningham Drive, Porter • www.vfw4816.com Shred it EMC 2026 The East Montgomery County Improvement District will host this free document shredding event at The Atrium Center parking lot. • May 9, 8 a.m.-noon • Free • 21575 Hwy. 59, New Caney • www.emctx.com/shred-it-20268 Farewell to New Caney Elementary School With a replacement campus set to be completed this summer, staff, alumni and families are invited to this open house celebrating the original campus. • May 15, 5:30-7 p.m. • Free • 20501 FM 1485, New Caney • www.newcaneyisd.org

• 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney • www.bigriverswaterpark.com

Girls with Horsepower The Food Zone Grand Texas is holding an all-female car and bike show. Registration is required.

• May 16, 3-8 p.m. • Free (admission)

• 23020 Speed St., New Caney • www.thefoodzonehtx.com

GEMCC’s Annual Grand Prix 2026 Spend the day with the Greater East Montgomery County Chamber and network while racing go karts at Speedsportz Racing Park. The event includes lunch and awards for top finishers. • May 8, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • $800 (team of five) • 23050 Speed St., New Caney • www.gemcchamber.com

Big Summer Blastoff Kick off the summer at Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures. The water park will be open all day and into the evening for the first Park After Dark of the year, and the night will end with fireworks. • May 23, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. • $44.99 (admission)

• 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney • www.bigriverswaterpark.com

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