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Posts from: March 2021

Happy Hour in The Woodlands

Enjoy The Woodlands Like an Insider With our Show Your Badge Program

By Ashley Fenner on Mar. 25, 2021

Like many business travelers, I sometimes feel overwhelmed by all of the dining and shopping options at a new destination. Especially when I’m traveling for a convention and free time is at a premium. I hate to think that I’m missing out on a local “must visit” spot because I don’t have the leisure…

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Tips for Attending The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

By Amber Parsley on Mar. 23, 2021

As one of the top five art festivals in the world, The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival brings nearly 200 international, national and regional artists to one location. The scenic Woodlands Waterway offers the perfect stage for visiting artists as they greet festival attendees. The annual event…

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Concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Music & Nightlife

Biking in The Woodlands

Outdoors & Recreation

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.

Shopping

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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