Insider Tips for The Woodlands

Posts from: October 2025

The Christmas Tree at Market Street is 70 feet tall, ringed with lights and decked with ornaments in red and green. A golden eight-point star rests at the top. The photo is taken from in front of Sixty Vines, facing the tree, a fountain, and the Market Street marquee.

Christmas Trees and Holiday Lights in The Woodlands

By Visit The Woodlands on Oct. 30, 2025

There's no better way to enjoy holidays in The Woodlands than with a self-guided tour of all the best Christmas trees and light displays. Each stop on the tour is located outdoors and 100% free to the public, so bundle up for a stroll along The Woodlands Waterway or hop on a complimentary Town…

A drone shot of The Westin and The Woodlands Towers at dusk. Surrounding buildings and trees along The Waterway glow with soft golden lights.

Q&A: Kim Lowe, Director of Visit The Woodlands

By Rachael Varner on Oct. 23, 2025

Kim Lowe has been a trailblazer of the hospitality industry for more than 30 years. Since joining The Woodlands community in 2007, she has spearheaded the development of two luxury hotels and ushered a third to new heights. Now Complex Director of Sales for The Westin, Embassy Suites, and The…

A man turns a go kart around a corner at K1 Speed. He's wearing a dark T-shirt, tan cargo shorts, black racing gloves, and a black motorcycle helmet with a colorful reflective visor. The track is gray and rubbery, the barriers alternating in red and white stripes. K1 posters line the back wall.

New In Town: Go-Karting, Cooking Classes, and More

By Rachael Varner on Oct. 16, 2025

Don't look now because there's a rush of new businesses coming to town! Get into the holiday spirit this season with a themed cooking class or take a spin on the new go-karting track. From unique dining experiences to thrilling attractions, there's always something fresh and fun to do in The…

The viewer stands to the left of Santa, who waves jingle bells to a crowd from the roof of a building at Market Street, which is lit up with Christmas lights and holiday activities.

On The Horizon: Winter Events in The Woodlands

By Rachael Varner on Oct. 06, 2025

Winter is right around the corner, and The Woodlands is celebrating with a variety of seasonal events. From dazzling light displays to festive live music performances to family-friendly boat rides down The Waterway, surround yourself with holiday cheer this year in The Woodlands. Insider Tips 1 |…

Kids, teens, couples, and families skate around The Woodlands Ice Rink.

How It Began: Holiday on The Waterway

By Rachael Varner on Oct. 02, 2025

The holidays are coming to The Woodlands, so as the sun sets behind the treetops, watch as sparkling snowflakes and twinkling light tunnels flicker to life, blinking over The Woodlands Waterway like thousands of pinpoint stars. This November, celebrate a new annual tradition in The Woodlands at…