Approximately 80,000 eggs will cover the field at Don Ford Stadium during EMCID’s Eggcellent Event & Mini-Market 2025 on April 12. (Courtesy East Montgomery County Improvement District)

Check out what's happening in New Caney and Porter throughout the month of April. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

GEMCC Monthly Luncheon

The Greater East Montgomery County Chamber’s monthly luncheon will feature guest speaker Larry L. Foerster, chairman of the Montgomery County Historical Commission. Lunch will be catered by All Star Catering.

April 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
$35 (pre-registered members), $45 (walk-ins and non-members)
The Atrium Center, 21575 Hwy. 59 N., New Caney
www.gemcchamber.com

29th Annual Golf Club Classic

Hosted by the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County, proceeds from this golf tournament will support scholarships, youth development and community projects. The event will begin with registration and coffee at 7:30 a.m., followed by tee off at 9 a.m. and lunch and awards at 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Tournament Chair Rachel Burk at 281-543-3096.

April 4, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
$150 (individual player), $600 (team of four)
Oakhurst Golf Club, 20700 Mills Branch Drive, Porter
www.rotaryemc.org

Shoot for Scholarships BBQ Cook-off

Proceeds from this barbecue cook-off will fund scholarships for graduating students in New Caney and Splendora ISDs who are aspiring to learn a specific trade or obtain a degree. Cook-off categories include brisket, chicken, ribs and open. To register, donate or for more information, contact Wayman Biles at 832-603-7808 or email shootforscholarships@gmail.com.

April 4-5, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
$150 (cook team entry)
Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney
www.facebook.com/shootingforscholarships

Spring Extravaganza

Community Resource Credit Union’s New Caney branch will host an event featuring a petting zoo, photo booth, sweet treats and giveaways. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled to April 17 from 3-6 p.m.

April 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free (admission)
Community Resource Credit Union, 21856 Market Place Drive, Ste. 900, New Caney
www.crcu.org

Your Favorite Market’s Easter Eggstravaganza at Montana’s Saloon

Your Favorite Market will be hosting an Easter themed event at Montana’s Saloon in New Caney, featuring free crawfish, vendors, food trucks, drink specials, music and giveaways. The events will also include photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, face painting, snow cones, a bounce house, pony rides and a petting zoo.

April 5, 2-7 p.m.
Free (admission)
Montana’s Saloon New Caney, 18110 Hwy. 59, New Caney
www.linktr.ee/your_favorite_market

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.

April 6 and 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free (admission)
Valley Ranch Town Center, 11985 N. Grand Parkway E., New Caney
www.newcaneymarket.com

EMCID’s Eggcellent Event & Mini-Market 2025

Children will be able to hunt for eggs at this annual event hosted by the East Montgomery County Improvement District. The egg hunt will be divided into the following groups: children with disabilities and ages 2 and younger at 10 a.m., ages 3-4 at 10:30 a.m., ages 5-7 at 11 a.m. and ages 8-12 at 11:30 a.m. The event will also feature a spring mini market with vendors offering food and shopping.

April 12, 9 a.m.-noon
Free (admission)
Don Ford Stadium, 22784 Hwy. 59, Porter
www.emctx.com/eggcellent-2025

Montgomery County Market Days

Shop for a variety of products from local vendors at the Montgomery County Market Days farmers market. The event will be held rain or shine inside A.V. Bull Sallas Park’s show barn and pavilion, and feature items such as skin care products, baked goods, clothing, jewelry and more.

April 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; April 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free (admission)
A.V. Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney
www.montgomerycountymarketdays.com

New Caney ISD Auxiliary Job Fair

New Caney ISD will be hosting a job fair focused on filling support staff positions throughout the district ahead of the 2025-26 school year, which begins Aug. 6.

April 15, 8-10 a.m.
Free
NCISD Technology Building, 21480 Valley Ranch Bend Drive, Porter
www.newcaneyisd.org

Easter Storytime

The R.B. Tullis Branch Library will host a special Easter story time complete with themed stories, songs and crafts geared toward children ages 5 and younger. Small snacks and beverages will be provided and free tickets are available at the Children’s Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program. Space is limited and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 936-522-2895.

April 16, 10 a.m.
Free
R.B. Tullis Branch Library, 21569 Hwy. 59, New Caney
www.countylibrary.org

Your Favorite Market’s Easter Eggstravaganza at The Food Zone-Grand Texas

Your Favorite Market will host an Easter-themed event at The Food Zone - Grand Texas, featuring Easter egg hunts, an egg decorating station, bunny hop sack races, egg-and-spoon relay races, a vendor market and an Easter basket raffle. There will also be photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny from 4-6 p.m.

April 19, 3-8 p.m.
Free (admission)
The Food Zone-Grand Texas, 23020 Speed St., New Caney
www.linktr.ee/your_favorite_market

Birdies for Beacon

Proceeds from this third annual golf tournament will benefit Project Beacon, a nonprofit that promotes awareness and inclusivity of individuals with autism and other neurodiversities. The 18-hole four-player scramble tournament will also include putting and pitching contests, lunch and dinner, a raffle, an auction and an awards ceremony. An adaptive golf experience will also take place from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

April 22, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
$300 (individual player), $1,200 (team of four)
Highland Pines Golf Club, 6700 Highland Pines Drive, Porter
www.projectbeacontx.org/event/birdies-for-beacon-2025

Purse Bingo Night

Enjoy a night of bingo and a chance to win handbags from designers such as Coach, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors and Tory Burch at this event hosted by the Splendora ISD Education Foundation. The event will also include raffle prizes, food and drinks, and photo opportunities. While tables are sold out, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are still available. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s mission to support and enhance educational opportunities for SISD students. For more information, contact Katie Key at kkey@splendoraisd.org or call 281-689-4311.