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Posts from: July 2025

Four young adults (two with their backs to the camera) sit at a patio table with red metal chairs and a large red square umbrella hanging overhead. The table is on an elevated patio overlooking The Waterway. In the background is the Waterway Avenue bridge.

Waterfront Dining in The Woodlands

By Visit The Woodlands on Jul. 31, 2025

The Woodlands' waterfront dining options are as numerous as they are remarkable. With Lake Woodlands set at the heart of the community and The Waterway weaving through it, there is no shortage of restaurants with patio seating and a gorgeous view of the shoreline. Along The Waterway…

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A young man (on the left of the frame) stands on the grassy shore of a fishing pond at Bear Branch Sports Fields. He is wearing a red t-shirt, black shorts, a black and tan ballcap, and he's holding a black and teal fishing pole. The water is dark and smooth. The trees on the far shore are various shades of bright green. The sky is cloudy but bright.

Fantastic Spots for Fishing in The Woodlands

By Rachael Varner on Jul. 24, 2025

Featuring 40+ bodies of water stocked with everything from catfish to carp, The Woodlands offers a variety of fantastic fishing spots. Most ponds are "catch and release" only, but there are locations where you can claim your prize. Whichever you prefer, here are a few top-tier highlights to start…

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The interior of OddFellows' Ice Cream Co. features an ice cream counter stretching away from the camera. The left wall is red and white striped with classic paintings of odd or novelty subjects (a toy monkey with symballs, a seal in a hot dog cart, etc.). The floor is checkered with red and white tiles, set with a few small, round, 2-person tables and a bar with four stools. There are several families with 5- to 12-year-old children peering at the ice cream flavors.

Top Stops for National Ice Cream Day

By Rachael Varner on Jul. 17, 2025

Beat the heat this summer with a sweet frozen treat! July is National Ice Cream Month, and The Woodlands has an abundance of ice cream and dessert parlors to choose from. To get you started, here are just a few of our top picks for the season. SWEETS TO THE SWEET 26400 Kuykendahl Rd. Unit C110, The…

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Six colorful drinks are lined up on the balcony at Hyatt Centric's rooftop pool. On the far left, an espresso martini, then a mule with lime and sprig of rosemary, then a tall purple cocktail, then a bright red drink with a strawberry and jalapeno slice on the rim, then a cucumber martini, then a tall blue drink. In the background is an (out of focus) overview of Market Street.

Happy Hour at Hotels in The Woodlands

By Visit The Woodlands on Jul. 10, 2025

Happy Hour is a great way to celebrate with friends while exploring The Woodlands! Several hotel properties in The Woodlands offer Happy Hour deals for anyone to enjoy. Others feature specials just for guests, so book a staycation to check out everything that local hotels have to offer! HYATT…

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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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