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Skating at The Ice Rink

The Woodlands Ice Rink

Open daily mid-November through mid-January

Santa on The Waterway at Lighting of the Doves

Lighting of The Doves Festival

November 20, 2021

Market Street Christmas Tree

Market Street in Lights

Mid-November through December 31

Holiday Events

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC

The holiday season is truly the most magical time of the year in The Woodlands. We celebrate for three months, starting with the Lighting of the Doves Festival in November and continue through mid-January with ice skating at The Woodlands ice Rink. We invite you to make new memories and celebrate long-lasting traditions with us on your next Texas vacation.

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The Ice Rink

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Lighting of The Doves

Market Street Christmas Tree

Market Street in Lights

The Ice Rink

Holidays in The Woodlands

ENJOY A WINTER WONDERLAND

While The Woodlands isn't known for receiving regular snowfall, every few years we get lucky and are able to experience the magic of a winter wonderland. Check out our social below for photos of The Woodlands covered in snow. Have photos you'd like to share with us? Be sure to use our hashtag, #SnowWoodlands!

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Shopping Guide to The Woodlands

Home to more than 11 million square feet of shopping, there’s no better place than The Woodlands when you’re looking to indulge in some retail therapy.
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Hotels

When you book a room in The Woodlands, you’ll rest easy knowing all of our hotels offer prime locations, amenities and value regardless of where you stay. If that doesn’t relax you, try rejuvenating...
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This is a place that stays with you. WE HEAR THAT A LOT.

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