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The Impact: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion has been a fan favorite in The Woodlands since April 1990, when it opened with a star-studded weekend featuring performances from The Houston Symphony, Frank Sinatra, and Alabama with Clint Black. Since then, a multitude of talented artists have taken the stage…

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How It Began: Tumbleweeds & Notions

In 2015, Caroline Powell took a leap of faith. She’d grown up in The Woodlands, graduated from Texas Tech, and spent three years commuting from The Woodlands to Katy for a corporate job. With a background in retailing and a love for small businesses, she found herself at a crossroads: either move to…

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This is the Life: Jenny Taylor

JENNY TAYLOR, GENERAL MANAGER OF MARKET STREET "When my husband and I were dating in the early 2000s, we attended a concert at The Pavilion. I remember parking our car in a field of dirt and trees – everything seemed so remote! A few years later, that same field is where Market Street came to life…

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Texas TreeVentures is here in The Woodlands

Explore nature and see views of The Woodlands area like never before. The outdoor climbing adventure park called Texas TreeVentures the three-level aerial course is set amongst the trees near the 1,800-acre forest of the George Mitchell Nature Preserve. From way up high, you will be able to see…

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Q&A: Josie Lewis

There are a lot of decisions involved in planning a conference, meeting, or group event. Choosing the right meeting space, team building activities, food, and ultimately, the right destination can be incredibly overwhelming! Fortunately, Visit The Woodlands’ Sales Team is here to help take the…

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The Impact: IRONMAN Texas & LPGA

This April, two major sporting events are coming to The Woodlands: The Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas (designated as the 2023 IRONMAN Americas Championship) and The Chevron Championship. These two events will bring hundreds of competitors and fans to The Woodlands, generating an increase in visitor…

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Nature in The Woodlands: The Koi Garden

The Koi Garden is nestled in the heart of Town Center (the downtown area of The Woodlands). This calming environment sits right on The Woodlands Waterway across from The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Exotic plantings complement the 60,000-gallon pond bringing a…

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How It Began: The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

A SPRINGTIME TRADITION IN THE WOODLANDS When artists and art enthusiasts first gathered in Town Green Park for The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, the Woodlands Waterway was only a few years old. The area was still being built – there was no Waterway Square, only a handful of businesses, and swan…

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New in Town: Art Benches

The Woodlands has one of the largest collections of public art in Texas, and one of the most unique – and practical – are the art benches. If you’ve walked along The Woodlands Waterway or the shore of Lake Woodlands at Hughes Landing, you’ve probably seen a few. Last year, six new art benches were…

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Kid-Friendly Restaurants in The Woodlands

The Woodlands is a great place for families and we have some of the best restaurants around. Just because you have kids along for a meal doesn’t mean you have to eat fast food. You also don’t have to sacrifice comfort or style to enjoy a good meal with your family. Check out these super…

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Three-Course Dinner

November 12, 2026 - November 22, 2026 Morton's Grille Read More

Rock The Row

November 12, 2026 Read More

Live Music, Dinner & Drinks

November 13, 2026 Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar Read More

Live Music

November 13, 2026 The Refuge Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar Read More

Sunset Cinema

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