Discover things to do in The Woodlands area this weekend, December 1-3, including the John Cooper School’s Signatures Author Series, The Woodlands Arts Council’s Artfeel event, The Woodlands Township’s Glow & Go 5k, City Place’s Bites & Beats event, the Woodlands Concert Band’s Christmas concert, and more!
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The John Cooper School Fine Arts Council welcomes Alka Joshi, the New York Times bestselling novelist of The Henna Artist, as the keynote speaker for the 19th Annual Signatures Author Series. Time: 10:00am. Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands 77380. Learn More
Picture Perfect Holiday Contest (Now through Dec. 31)
Come celebrate the holiday season at Grand Central Park! Capture your family memories, selfies or pup portraits with the dazzling holiday lights and a breathtaking tree canopy backdrop at The Lake House. While visiting the community, stop by for a tour and visit 9 beautiful model homes! Enter your photos at GrandCentralParkTX.com for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Learn More
Advent & Christmas at The Woodlands Methodist Church (Dec. 1-24)
In the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, it has become all too easy to overlook the wonder that should fill this special time. Anticipation is not only a countdown to a day on the calendar, but a journey of the heart. This holiday season, join us at The Woodlands Methodist Church to pause, take a deep breath, and rediscover the awe of this holy season. Bring your family and friends to embrace the divine wonder of Christmas. Location: The Woodlands Methodist Church, 2200 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands 77380. Learn More
Watercolor Greeting & Gift Card Workshop
Join watercolor artist Allan Ginsburg at Ardest Gallery for a holiday inspired greeting & gift card workshop. Ginsburg will help you navigate watercolors, teaching simple tips & tricks to help you get started, or simply elevate your use of the medium. Then, class participants will work on creating abstract greeting & gift cards using watercolors and inks. PLUS, you will take home a supply list and information to continue creating at home. No experience needed. All supplies included. Fee: $50 pp. Time: 10:00am. Location: 25200 Grogan’s Park Drive, The Woodlands 77380. Learn More
Lights, Heights & Bites
Texas TreeVentures, The Woodlands Township’s aerial adventure course, offers a two-hour twilight climb, finishing the night with a campfire and s’mores for an amazing night out with friends and family! Adult Supervisor climber required for ages 6 – 12. Age: 6+. Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm. Location: Texas TreeVentures, 6464 Creekside Forest Dr. at the Rob Fleming Recreation Center. Learn More
Pictures with Santa at Market Street (Now through Dec. 24)
Santa Claus himself will be at Market Street greeting children of all ages for the much-loved holiday tradition of photos with Santa! Children may have their photo taken and give jolly ol’ St. Nick their wish list through Christmas Eve on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Pet photo dates are available also. Reservations required. Location: Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Dr, The Woodlands 77380. Learn More
Holiday Helpings Food Drive (Now through Dec. 31)
Montgomery County Food Bank encourages Montgomery County residents, businesses, civic organizations, and schools to participate in its annual holiday food and funds drive, Holiday Helpings (formerly Stock the Sleigh). Learn More
Festival of Lights at Woodlands Church (Now through Dec. 29)
Experience the joy of the season with your family at The Festival of Lights at Woodlands Church! This outdoor holiday experience includes a walkthrough light display show, music, and a family-friendly experience for all ages. Enjoy warm cocoa and cider as you make lasting family memories. Proceeds benefit local missions. Location: Woodlands Church, 1 Fellowship Dr, The Woodlands 77384. Learn More
Deck the Pines Holiday Block Party
The 2nd annual Deck the Pines Holiday Block Party includes many opportunities to shop, eat, drink and be merry along with a Christmas tree lighting, live Nativity animals, DJ, student performances, mechanical reindeer, fire juggling elves, Santa, and more. Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm, tree lighting at 7:00pm. Fee: Free. Location: Pine Market at Woodforest, 791 Fish Creek Thoroughfare, Montgomery 77316. Learn More
Family BINGO Night
Join The Woodlands Township for a fun-filled BINGO night with your family and friends. Prizes awarded for good bingos. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Due to the event selling out, pre-registration is highly recommended. Fee: $5 Per Person. Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm. Location: The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Dr, The Woodlands 77389. Learn More
Live on the Lawn at Market Street
Enjoy live music on the lawn at Central Park in Market Street with Sarah Kelly Music School from 6:30–8:00pm on Friday nights. Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. Location: Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Dr, The Woodlands 77380. Learn More
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The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center (Through Jan. 15)
The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center is now open! The ice rink, located near the north gate entry of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and the intersection of Lake Robbins Drive and Six Pines Drive, features ice skating in a main room with lighting, a state-of-the-art sound system, tables for parties and concessions. The facility is open daily, times vary by date. Learn More
Artfeel Celebrating Shoal
Artfeel returns to Hughes Landing to celebrate Shoal, a public artwork, located in the walkway between Del Frisco’s and Fogo de Chao restaurants overlooking beautiful Lake Woodlands. Gideon Bustamante, Artfeel’s artist-in-residence, is leading a creative collective in the production of an original song that will debut during the show. Other performers include show co-host David Deveau, poet Dede Fox, singer/songwriter Kurt Vatland, painter/mime Olimpia Petzold Rodriguez, storyteller Teresa Kenney, singer/songwriter Pilar Victoria, modern dancer Nicola DeVries, cosplay artist Takanae Mae, and storyteller Amanda Van Dusen. Chairs and blankets welcome. Fee: Free. Time: 7:00pm. Location: Hughes Landing, 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd, The Woodlands 77380. Learn More
Pints for A Purpose Blood Drive
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston, along with the 5 o’Clock Phlock Parrot Head Club of Montgomery County, and the Rotary Club of Lake Conroe will host a Pints for A Purpose blood drive benefiting the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Donors will receive a specially designed 5 o’Clock Phlock Parrot Head Club t-shirt and stocking stuffers. Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm. Location: LandShark Bar & Grill, 600 Margaritaville Pkwy, Montgomery 77356. Learn More
Montgomery County Mistletoe Market
Get a jump start on all your Christmas shopping all while supporting local small business owners! TThere will be over 230 vendors offering everything from clothing, home decor, gourmet food items, handmade and fashion jewelry, fashion trucks, and more! Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm. Fee: $5 cash entry. Free entry for children, teachers, military & first responders with ID. Location: The Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Rd, Conroe 77303. Learn More
Backyard Composting Class
Learn from Montgomery County Master Gardeners the simple, cost-effective way to enrich your yard and garden with compost made in your own backyard. No registration is required for this FREE class! Time: 10:00 – 11:30am. Location: Parks, Recreation and Environmental Services, 8203 Millennium Forest Drive, The Woodlands 77381. Learn More
Old Fashioned Christmas Market
The 10th annual Old Fashioned Christmas Market will feature over 15 historical craft stations, children’s choirs every 30 minutes, food vendors, and lots of shopping. Kris Kringle himself will be there too! Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm. Fee: $5 and a non-perishable food item. Location: Wunderlich Farm Interactive History Park, 18218 Theiss Mail Rte Rd, Spring 77379. Learn More
Deck the Depot
Delight in the joy of the season with the little ones with a trackless train, kids zone, holiday music and entertainment, and of course, Santa at Tomball’s Deck the Depot! Arrive early to shop holiday treasures, savor delicious bites, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and stay for the grand finale, the lighting of the Tomball Christmas Tree. Time: 2:00 – 8:00pm. Fee: Free. Location: Tomball Railroad Depot Plaza, 201 S Elm St, Tomball 77375. Learn More
Parade of Lights “The Magic of Christmas”
The Parade of Lights “The Magic of Christmas” is an exciting family-friendly event hosted by the Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce, held at Unity Park beginning at 5:30 pm. Learn More
Glow and Go 5K
The Glow and Go 5K race is open to runners of all abilities and recommended for participants ages 10 and older. Runners are encouraged to dress in their best glow costumes in the spirit of the Holidays! A post-race party will be available to race participants and their guests offsite, hosted and organized by The Westin at The Woodlands. Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm. Location: The Woodlands Waterway, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands 77380. Learn More
Hope for the Holidays
Prepare to be captivated by the remarkable talents of Montgomery County’s finest singers, actors, and dancers as they present beloved Christmas carols alongside delightful surprises! This production benefits the Cassidy Joined for Hope Foundation. Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm. Location: The Woodlands College Park High School, 3701 College Park Dr, The Woodlands 77384. Learn More
Light up the Park
Light Up the Park is one of Montgomery’s cherished holiday traditions. Santa is available for photos, children can write letters to the North Pole, guests can join together in song, and so much more! Montgomery’s beloved Cedar Brake Park is a magical setting of lights and decorations, made possible by our businesses and residents who decorate the light poles in ways that look fantastic by day and wondrous by night. Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm. Location: Cedar Brake Park, TX-105, Montgomery 77356. Learn More
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Christmas Fest & Night of Carols featuring Bristol House
Join The Woodlands Methodist Church Sunday on the Fairway and Robb Plaza for the annual Christmas Fest followed by Night of Carols featuring Bristol House. There will be fun for the whole family at 3:30pm with inflatables, music, crafts, food and more. At 6:00pm, join Bristol House for a time of worship at Night of Carols. Location: The Woodlands Methodist Church, 2200 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands 77380. Learn More
Bites & Beats (Rescheduled from Nov. 10)
Open to the public and free to attend, the evening event will feature a myriad of unique culinary partners, several interactive maker stations and a pair of curated DJs.. Time: Noon – 4:00pm. Location: City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Dr., Spring 77389. Learn More
Cars & Coffee for a Cause
The Woodlands Car Club car enthusiasts gather at Market Street the first Sunday of each month from 6:30 – 10:00am, to provide a fun and creative way to give back to our community. The club exhibits special cars and collects coins/change to donate to Market Street’s “Change for Charities” program that benefits nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County. Time: 6:30 – 10:00am. Location: Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands 77380. Learn More
The Woodlands High School Band’s Holiday Market
Shop local vendors, food trucks, and more while supporting The Woodlands High School Band at the 2023 Holiday Market! Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm. Location: The Woodlands High School, 6101 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands 77381. Learn More
A Very Woodlands Christmas XV: All Roads Lead Home
Join the Woodlands Concert Band for its final, free concert of the season, A Very Woodlands Christmas XV: All Roads Lead Home, featuring traditional music. Time: 4:00pm. Location: Christ Church Methodist, 6363 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands 77381. Learn More
Holiday Remembrance Service (Dec. 9)
In celebration of remembrance, you and your family are invited to a special holiday event. The Holiday Remembrance Service at Forest Park – The Woodlands will honor our loved ones in a candlelight ceremony. A reception will follow the service. Please R.S.V.P. to 936-321-5115. Time: 6:00pm. Location: Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery, 18000 I-45, The Woodlands, TX 77384. Learn More
3R Recycling Drive-thru (Dec. 9)
New date and location! Celebrate America Recycles Day at the 3R Recycling Drive-thru from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sterling Ridge Park and Ride! This event celebrates the importance of recycling in our community and offers a free opportunity to recycle select items that cannot be recycled in curbside carts.
The 3R Recycling Drive-Thru is a FREE opportunity to recycle select items that cannot be recycled in curbside carts. Bag or box items separately by category and place them in your trunk or back passenger side seat for safe access by volunteers. A volunteer will open the trunk, hatchback or rear side passenger door to remove items. Residents only, no businesses. Document Shredding will NOT be offered at this event. Time: 9:00am – noon. Location: Sterling Ridge Park and Ride, 8001 McBeth Way, The Woodlands 77382. Learn More
Christmas Gift Market at Town Green Park (Dec. 9-10)
The free Christmas Gift Market will offer a wide selection of exhibitors offering boutique clothing, accessories, shoes, home decor, furniture, gourmet food, holiday items and so much more! There is a little bit of everything and something for everyone! Prices range from as little as $5 and up to $2,000 and beyond. Strollers and wagons welcome. This is an outdoor-only market. Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm both days. Location: Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands 77380. Learn More
Canopy Holiday Party (Dec. 15)
Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center is celebrating the season with a Holiday Party! Anyone touched by cancer is welcome. Canopy is a cancer survivorship on the campus of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Canopy is open to men and women, no matter where you were treated, and for any kind of cancer. If your life has been impacted, whether you were the patient or the caregiver, you have a safe haven at Canopy. Check out the December calendar for events and learn how to join the Holiday Party and more here.
Wreaths Across America Ceremony (Dec. 16)
Forest Park – The Woodlands, in partnership with the Spring Creek Area Blue Star Mothers, and Wreaths Across America are remembering veterans with a special ceremony and wreath placements. Time: 11:00am. Location: Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery, 18000 I-45, The Woodlands 77384. Learn More
Shop Local Christmas Markets
Get your Christmas shopping done and support small businesses at one of these local markets: www.hellowoodlands.com/christmas-markets-in-the-woodlands-area-2023.
Holiday Events
Discover local holiday events happening all throughout December here: www.hellowoodlands.com/holiday-events-in-the-woodlands-area-2023
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Check back on Hello Woodlands’ Calendar Page and the monthly 31 Things to Do list for more events as they come up!
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