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Posts from: February 2024

Cookies and treats at Dessert gallery in The Woodlands

New in Town: Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe

By Annierose Donnelly on Feb. 29, 2024

In 1995, Sara Brook opened the first Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe in downtown Houston. A go-to spot for any sweet treat imaginable, the bakery has brought joy to Houstonians for many years, and now it’s expanding to bring joy to The Woodlands. This unique, woman-owned business opened its second…

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Sculpture in The Woodlands, Texas, "Children at Play"

The Impact: Philanthropy In The Woodlands

Feb. 28, 2024

The Woodlands was designed with philanthropy as a pillar of the community. George P. Mitchell, founder of The Woodlands, was a businessman and philanthropist who wanted to make sure that giving back was a core part of The Woodlands. He created one of The Woodlands' largest charitable organizations -…

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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

How it Began: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

By Annierose Donnelly on Feb. 27, 2024

A concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is always an unforgettable experience. The Pavilion holds up to 16,000 fans, yet somehow, the show’s atmosphere feels like a cozy gathering of like-minded friends. You can enjoy performances from chart-topping superstars inside the tent or outside on…

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Lake Woodlands Aerial

Why The Woodlands: Rhone, Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, and Rise Soufflé

By Visit The Woodlands on Feb. 22, 2024

Businesses choose to open in The Woodlands for a multitude of reasons: a vibrant shopping and dining scene, natural beauty, walking trails. Everyone has something different that drew them to The Woodlands, and we wanted to hear it from the business owners themselves. Why The Woodlands? Rhone at…

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Concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

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Blown Glass at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

Arts & Culture

Broken Barrell Happy Hour

Dining & Drinks

Two women carry multiple shopping bags down Market Street. The woman on the left is black with shoulder-length hair and a bright magenta blouse. She is carrying two small shopping bags, one light blue and the other tan-and-white striped. The other woman is white with longer blonde hair and a light blue sweater.

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Family Dining Outdoors at The Woodlands Resort

Family Fun

Skate Daily at The Ice Rink

January 13, 2026 - January 19, 2026 The Ice Rink Read More

Winter in The Woodlands Exhibition

January 13, 2026 - February 05, 2026 The Woodlands Arts Council Read More

Live Music

January 14, 2026 Black Walnut Café Read More

Live Music

January 14, 2026 Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar Read More

Live Music

January 14, 2026 Via Emilia Italian Restaurant Read More

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