Upcoming events in The Woodlands
The Woodlands calendar is anchored by Township festivals on the Waterway, Market Street and shows at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
- Annual
Pavilion Palooza: World Tour
Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. noon–5 p.m.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands
Family music and culture festival (formerly the Children's Festival) with kids' concerts, cultural performances and hands-on activity zones. $10 tickets.
Official details: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
- Annual
Veterans Day Tribute
The Woodlands Central Fire Station, 9951 Grogan's Mill Rd., The Woodlands
Annual ceremony honoring U.S. military veterans, with a presentation of colors, music and remarks, plus a care-package drive for troops.
Official details: The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
Treaty Oak Revival
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands
Texas rock and country band with 49 Winchester, Gannon Fremin and CCREV. Gates at 6 p.m.; ticketed.
Official details: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
- Annual
19th Annual Market Street in Lights Tree Lighting
Market Street's Nov. 2 announcement lists a 5:30 p.m. start; Visit The Woodlands lists 6 p.m. Check before you go.
Central Park at Market Street, The Woodlands
Lighting of Market Street's 70-foot Christmas tree, with a holiday light show, live music from 6 to 8:30 p.m., costumed characters and roaming performers.
Official details: Market Street announcement via Woodlands Online, Nov. 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
- Recurring
Market Street in Lights (nightly light shows)
Nightly through Dec. 31; three-minute shows on the half hour, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
Central Park at Market Street, The Woodlands
The Market Street tree's synchronized holiday light show runs every evening of the season.
Official details: Visit The Woodlands (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
- Recurring
The Woodlands Ice Rink (seasonal)
Open seasonally Nov. 20, 2026–Jan. 18, 2027; check session times
The Woodlands Ice Rink, The Woodlands
Seasonal outdoor-style skating with holiday lights and music; two-hour sessions are $15.
Official details: Visit The Woodlands (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
- RecurringAnnual
Holiday on The Waterway
Nightly, Nov. 21, 2026–Jan. 3, 2027
The Woodlands Waterway, The Woodlands
Free, self-guided holiday light displays along The Woodlands Waterway, with light tunnels and oversized decorations. Complimentary Town Center Trolley service runs through the area.
Official details: Visit The Woodlands (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
- Annual
Lighting of the Doves Festival
Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands
The Woodlands' traditional start to the holidays: two entertainment stages, snow play ($5 wristband), crafts, Santa's arrival by sleigh on the Waterway around 7 p.m., the dove lighting and fireworks. Free parking along Timberloch Place and Grogan's Mill Road.
Official details: The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
Boni's 40th Anniversary Performance: The Nutcracker
Sat., Nov. 21 at 3 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. (gates 4 p.m.).
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands
Boni's dance studio marks its 40th anniversary with The Nutcracker at The Pavilion. Strict bag-size rules apply.
Official details: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
Holly Jolly Jingle
Gates at 6 p.m.; show at 7 p.m.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands
Free holiday concert with more than 500 Conroe ISD student musicians playing across the Pavilion grounds, plus free visits with Santa. No ticket required.
Official details: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
- Recurring
Waterway Winter Nights (live music and fireworks)
Fridays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 7–9 p.m.
Waterway Square, The Woodlands
New this year: live music and fireworks at Waterway Square on the first three Fridays of December, a sister event to Lighting of the Doves.
Official details: Visit The Woodlands (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
- Annual
Glow and Go 5K
The Woodlands Waterway, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands
Chip-timed, USATF-sanctioned evening 5K along the lighted Waterway; runners are encouraged to wear glowing holiday attire. $35 registration includes a finisher medal.
Official details: The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
- Annual
Market Street Sing-Off
Central Park at Market Street, The Woodlands
Regional high school a cappella choirs compete with carols and holiday medleys for prize money for their schools. Bring a blanket.
Official details: Visit The Woodlands (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
- Annual
The Woodlands Marathon
Marathon starts at 6:50 a.m. on Lake Robbins Drive; streets reopen by 2 p.m.
Lake Robbins Drive at Town Green Park (start); The Woodlands Waterway (finish), Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands
Boston-qualifying marathon through Town Center and The Woodlands, with a half marathon and 10K on race weekend. Plan around road closures.
Official details: The Woodlands Marathon (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
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