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How It Began: Red, Hot & Blue Festival

Today the Red, Hot & Blue Festival is known for its five activation sites around The Woodlands—complete with live music, concessions, children’s activities, and an 18-minute firework extravaganza—but it comes from surprisingly humble beginnings. In 1997, The Woodlands’ Town Center was a well of…

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Black Friday and Shop Small Saturday in The Woodlands

Get ready, get set, shop! The days after Thanksgiving mark the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Black Friday sales start bright and early in The Woodlands the day after Thanksgiving. The next day is Small Business Saturday when you can support small businesses in the area and…

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Storytellers & Matchmakers: Holiday Magic in The Woodlands

Every year, we watch The Woodlands transform into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. With twinkling lights, festive events, and a warm sense of community spirit, visitors from far and wide come to The Woodlands to enjoy some festive cheer. The 2024 season is gearing up to be extra…

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Christmas Trees and Holiday Lights

Experience the holidays in The Woodlands with a Christmas tree and light display tour! The entire tour is located outdoors and is free to view. Before you begin, stop by one of the local coffee shops and enjoy a hot chocolate or latte for the perfect start to a self-guided tour. MARKET STREET The…

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Staff Favorites: Things We Love About The Woodlands

Being able to live and work in The Woodlands year-round is a great enjoyment for all of the staff at Visit The Woodlands. With a subtropical climate and plenty to do, we are always enjoying beautiful outdoor surroundings and activities. Today, we will share a few of our favorite things to do during…

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20 Events Not to Miss in 2020

Celebrate a new decade all year long in The Woodlands! The year 2020 is packed with things to do. From family festivals to nights of concerts and more, we’ve narrowed down 20 events not to miss in 2020. JANUARY Through March 26 | Argentine Art in Texas Glade Cultural Center View a selection of…

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Celebrate the New Year - Ringing in 2020

Celebrating the New Year is bigger and better for 2020! You don’t have to travel far to find fun things to do in The Woodlands. From hotel special events to ball drops for the kids, there are plenty of ways you can celebrate New Year’s Eve in The Woodlands. We’ve got 10+ ways for you to ring in the…

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Top Holiday Activities in The Woodlands this Winter

Cozy up, the next three months are full of fun, excitement and holiday cheer! Be sure to sign up for our Insider's Guide to receive event and itinerary information in your mailbox each quarter. Bonus: Our winter edition of the guide includes a coupon to The Ice Rink! THE WOODLANDS ICE RINK…

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#GivingTuesday 2019 - Simple Ways To Give Back

You can make a big impact on your community by volunteering. From donating toys or even walking pets, there really is a way for people of all ages to help out others in The Woodlands. Giving Tuesday (#givingtuesday) is a great way to start! It’s a day set aside to give back to others and this year…

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Performance Like None Other: Enchanted Forest

It’s a holiday celebration like nothing you have ever seen before. The Enchanted Forest installation in The Woodlands is a multi-sensory light, acrobatics, dance and theatre production at Glade Gallery. The interactive magical winter forest gets the audience involved and guests will also have the…

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Como Social Club Live Music

June 21, 2025 Como Social Club Read More

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June 21, 2025 Mahoney's Texish Bar & Restaurant Read More