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Things to Do in The Woodlands Area This Weekend, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1
Discover things to do in The Woodlands area this weekend, September 29 – October 1, including the Spark Media Ignite Conference, Woodlands Landscaping Solutions event, The Woodlands Margarita Festival, YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting and Awards Luncheon, music festivals, and more!
Friday, September 29, 2023
Free Coffee for National Coffee Day
National Coffee Day is September 29, but you can celebrate all September long with free drip coffee at Scooters! Learn more about Scooter’s Coffee and view the menu at www.scooterscoffee.com.
Spark Media Ignite Conference (Sept. 28-30)
The 2023 Spark Media Ignite Conference is the premier Christian podcast and communicators conference where creators, innovators, and enthusiasts unite to explore the limitless potential of the collaboration and growth. The conference will be held on September 28-30, 2023 at the Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village located at 1200 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring, Texas, USA, 77389. This year’s event promises a star-studded lineup of industry experts, including former MTV VJ Adam Curry, Worship with Shane & Shane & Kezia Alford, exclusive networking opportunities, and hands-on workshops designed to elevate your podcast to new heights. Learn More
The John Cooper School Athletic Preview
You are invited to The John Cooper School Athletic Preview on Friday, September 29 from 5:30 – 6:30pm at One John Cooper Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381. All ages are welcome! Join The John Cooper School for their Homecoming Football Game after meeting with coaches and learning about the variety of top-notch athletic programs. The John Cooper School is a PK-12 independent, college preparatory day school that has been serving The Woodlands and greater Houston area since 1988. Learn More
YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge (Sept. 28-30)
For the 23rd year, teams will race colorful, dragon-headed boats across Lake Woodlands, participate in games and enjoy friendly competition in support of the community-strengthening programs provided by The Woodlands Family YMCA. Free for spectators! Learn More
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting and Awards Luncheon
At the Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes loyal members, board members, and team leaders, as well as the recipients of the Community Citizen of the Year, Chamber Volunteer of the Year, Diplomat of the Year, Top Influencer Under 40 and Chairman’s Award. The presentation of the awards follows The Chamber’s annual report while guests enjoy a seated lunch. The luncheon is from 11:00am – 1:30pm at The Woodlands Country Club, 100 Grand Fairway Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77381. Learn More
Visit with Children’s Book Author Rachel Catchings
Join The Woodlands Children’s Museum for an author visit with Rachel Catchings who will read her book My Little Love. Rachel will be reading her book on stage at 11:00 am, after which there will be a meet-and-greet, where she will be selling and signing books until 12:15 pm. This sweet “bedtime adventure” guides children on a journey through the world and beyond, looking at all of creation and their place in it. They will look forward to sweet dreams and an adventure-filled life through this rhyming, imaginative tale. Learn More
Live on the Lawn
Enjoy live music on the lawn at Central Park in Market Street with Sarah Kelly Music School from 6:30 – 8:00pm on Friday nights. Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. Learn More
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Woodlands Landscaping Solutions
Come learn how to tap into nature at this FREE garden event! Learn tips and techniques from experts that will make your landscape a water-wise and earth-friendly oasis. Bring questions, leave inspired! The event will be held at Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive from 9:00am - noon. Learn More
Arts in the Park featuring Shakespeare in the Park
Enjoy an evening with family and friends at Rob Fleming Park at Arts in the Park featuring Shakespeare in the Park! Bring lawn chairs, grab a bite to eat at the food trucks and enjoy a FREE live Shakespeare theatre performance of Taming of the Shrew by Points North Theatre Company and some of your favorite local musicians from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Open to audiences of all ages! Learn More
Serving Our Seniors
Interfaith of The Woodlands’ Serving Our Seniors is a day of service to assist senior adults in our community with projects at their home, from 7:30am – 1:00pm. Projects include yard work, painting, cleaning, gardening, and minor home repair. Learn More
Grand Central Park Fall Garage Sale
Grand Central Park residents will open their garages to bargain hunters when the annual community-wide garage sale returns 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 30. Sales will be held at individual homes where residents will offer gently used clothing, household goods, electronics, toys and more. Maps can be picked up at The Lake House, 1039 Lake House Drive. For more information about Grand Central Park, visit www.grandcentralparktx.com.
Stroll Thru the Renaissance
Stroll Thru the Renaissance as the Texas Renaissance Festival visits the Magnolia Stroll, in the heart of Magnolia, from 3:00 – 7:00pm. Learn More
Oktoberfest at Deacon Baldy’s
Beer, food, and good times for all! You don’t want to miss the stein holding competition or just grab a big stein of beer for yourself to go along with other great Oktoberfest traditions. Deacon Baldy’s is located at 5447 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354. Learn More
P-6 Farms Fall Festival (Sept. 30 – Nov. 5)
Capture stunning fall photos amidst picturesque landscapes, savor food and desserts, and treat yourself to adult beverages while you explore the farm’s festive offerings. From pumpkin picking to kids’ activities to strolling through vibrant flower fields, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. P-6 Farms is located at 9963 Poole’s Road, Montgomery, Texas 77356. Learn More
Backyard Composting Class
Learn from Montgomery County Master Gardeners the simple, cost-effective way to enrich your yard and garden with compost made in your own backyard. No registration is required for this FREE class! The class will be held at the Rob Fleming Recreation Center, 6464 Creekside Forest Dr, from 10:00 – 11:30 am. Learn More
Houston Country, Folk, & Blues Festival
Get ready for 10 solid hours of Grammy nominees and Billboard #1 artists performing live on stage at the Houston Country, Folk, & Blues Festival – and it’s all FREE! Come and enjoy major concerts, 100 artists & crafters, a farmers market, and dozens of fun contests and attractions. Check out the Taste of Texas Food Garden, with delicious cuisine, and cold craft beer and wines. It’s a beautiful day of Peace, Love, and Music for the entire family. FREE admission for all ages. The music starts at 10:30am at Heritage Place Park, 500 Collins St, Conroe, TX 77301. Learn More
Pumpkin Bob
Pumpkin Bob is a fall-themed pool party at the Conroe Aquatic Center. Participants have fun playing games and activities, culminating with an in-water pumpkin grab! The event will be held at Conroe Aquatic Center, 1205 Candy Cane Ln, Conroe, TX 77301 from noon – 4:00pm. Learn More
Texas 90’s Fest
The Texas 90’s Fest is a country music festival for all ages featuring 90’s country artists you know and love! Artists include: Diamond Rio, Pam Tillis, Mark Wills, Andy Griggs, Doug Stone, and Ricochet. All events are rain or shine. The festival begins at noon at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 9333 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77303. Learn More
Special Angels of The Woodlands 20th Anniversary Gala
Celebrate 20 years of Special Angels of The Woodlands at this glamorous Roaring 20’s Gala! Dress up with our Angels for this VERY special event! There will be food, drinks, music auctions, photo booth, games, and more. Your support will help raise funds for operations expenses to run the Day Education and Activity Center for Special Angels, adults with developmental disabilities. In addition, your help allows the angels to be involved the community – active and engaged with many events and activities that they would otherwise not have. The event is from 2:00 – 6:00pm at Special Angels of The Woodlands, 314A Pruitt Rd, Spring, TX 77380. Learn More
The Woodlands Margarita Festival
The Woodlands Margarita Festival is the ultimate margarita experience with 15+ margarita flavors, live bands, and food enjoyed in the park. Attendees must be 21+. The festival will be held at Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380, from 2:00 – 8:30 pm. Learn More
Montgomery County Choral Society Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
Join the Montgomery County Choral Society for a day filled with excitement and friendly competition at the 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser. Hosted by Southern Star Brewing Company, this event promises fun, laughter, and some serious cornhole action. The funds raised from this event will go towards supporting Montgomery County Choral Society’s initiatives, further strengthening our community and making a difference. Learn More
Spyro Gyra
Dosey Doe – The Big Barn presents Spyro Gyra onstage at 8:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Ticket price includes three course meal. Learn More
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Cars & Coffee for a Cause
Cars & Coffee for a Cause, hosted by The Woodlands Car Club, provides a morning gathering at Market Street to show off special vehicles within the car community the first Sunday of each month from 6:30 – 10:00 am. The club collects coins/change to donate to Market Street’s “Change for Charities” program that benefits nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County. Learn More
Concert for Love
Join Love Heals Youth, Jeff Canada, Daire McLeod, and Payton Riley at Dosey Doe – The Big Barn as they come together using music to heal and raise awareness about the older foster youth that live here in Montgomery County. Concert for Love will raise funds for Love Heals Youth, a local charity that is meeting the grossly neglected needs of the foster youth in our community, through ongoing services for therapy, a mobile clothes closet, welcome home bags, and so much more. The concert is from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Learn More
Blessing of the Pets
All are welcome to the Blessing of the Pets event at 3:00pm in the parking lot at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 3801 S. Panther Creek Drive across from McCullough High School. Animal lovers may bring pets large and small (crated, leashed or reined in some capacity) for a blessing. Operations Pets Alive will host a pet adoption event and attendees can visit with Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs. Learn More
Concert in the Park
Concert in the Park is a popular family tradition of music and fun for all ages, held from 5:30 - 7:30pm at Northshore Park on Sundays. Concert in the Park features local bands playing a variety of favorites from pop and rock to country. Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. Glass is prohibited. All entertainment is weather-dependent and subject to change. Snow cones available for purchase at all concerts. Learn More
Plan Ahead: Upcoming Events
Fall Festivals are going on all over The Woodlands area! Find out what’s coming up next here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-fall-festivals-2023
Creekside Park West Fall Festival (Oct. 7)
It’s Fall Y’all, let’s celebrate at the Creekside Park West Fall Festival and FREE Pumpkin Patch Event! Enjoy a pumpkin patch, live DJ, rock climbing wall, family games, and more! One free pumpkin per family while supplies last. The festival will be held at Creekside Park West, 26543 Kuykendahl Road, The Woodlands, TX 77375 (Next to Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas) from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Learn More
Rock the Row (Oct. 5 – Nov. 9)
Experience Hughes Landing on scenic Lake Woodlands with live music Thursday evenings! Rock the Row features local and regional bands playing a variety of favorites from pop and rock to country. Rock the Row is from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Learn more at www.thewoodlands.com/things-to-do/events
Sip & Shop (Oct. 7)
Join Grand Central Park for their Sip & Shop event on Saturday, October 7th from 11am to 4pm. There’s a little something for everyone and a whole lot of fun to be had at The Lake House during Sip & Shop! More than 100 small business entrepreneurs will be showcasing unique jewelry, boutique clothing, art, gourmet food, furniture, decorations and more. Houston Tap Truck will supply alcohol beverages for purchase so you can sip while you shop. Food trucks will be on hand with yummy treats for purchase. Free parking is available at 336 Marketplace, 227 S. Loop 336 W. Conroe, TX 77304. Stop by and be prepared to shop ‘til you drop! Learn More
Dinner for Justice (Oct. 12)
Join Community Christian Legal Aid on Thursday, October 12 for an extraordinary evening of fine dining and make a difference in the lives of those who desperately need access to free legal assistance. Dinner for Justice, an exclusive dinner celebration and fundraiser for Community Christian Legal Aid, will been held at The Woodlands Country Club starting at 6:00 p.m. Individual tickets to the event are $250.00 and funds raised support our neighbors in getting access to the justice system. The event will also include a live and silent auction. Sponsorships available. Learn More
Learning Express The Woodlands Grand Re-Opening Weekend (Oct. 14 & 15)
Get ready for a weekend full of amazing activities including character meet-and-greets, arts and crafts, face-painting, balloon artists, and free treats and giveaways. Learning Express will also be offering 30% OFF of one item during their Grand Re-Opening Weekend! Learning Express The Woodlands is located at 8000 Research Forest Dr, Ste 140, The Woodlands, TX 77382 and open Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm. Learn More
Hocus Pocus Pops (Oct. 20)
Around here, Hocus Pocus Pops might be an even bigger deal than Halloween itself! There’s all the trick-or-treating and kiddos in costumes and ghastly guys and ghouls…plus the haunting Houston Symphony in all its sinister splendor. Expect creepy classics like character pictures, the Halloween Express and, of course, the Goblin Parade to make their return. There will also be some scary surprises in store just for you and your family! Gates open at 6:00pm, Show begins at 7:30pm. Learn More
Marriage and Parenting Conference (Oct. 21)
Marriage Ministry will host a community-wide Marriage and Parenting Conference on Saturday, October 21, from 9:30am to 1:30pm at The Woodlands Methodist Church. Leading local experts will present TED-style mini lectures covering topics such as social media, prepping your kids for dating and more. Cost is $25 per person, and breakfast and lunch are provided. Learn More
Worship In The Park (Oct. 21)
The Miracle City Collective, in partnership with Mobilize Montgomery and dozens of local churches and businesses, are proud to present Worship In The Park, a free night of praise and prayer featuring an awesome collection of worship artists from Montgomery County.
Worship in The Park features a free picnic dinner from 5:00 – 6:00pm, followed by a beautiful evening of praise and prayer from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Heritage Park Amphitheater in historic downtown Conroe. This event has been designed to celebrate all that God is doing in Montgomery County and will also feature a Ministry Fair showcasing local non-profits, a Prayer Wall, and a unique moment where we will be lifting up all of our elected officials and pastors serving here in Montgomery County. Sponsor or make a donation to the event here. Learn more about the event at godblessmoco.com.
Cochran’s Crossing Village Association Fall Festival (Oct. 22)
Everyone is welcome to the annual FREE Cochran’s Crossing Village Association Fall Festival! Activities include: Strolling Entertainment, Petting Zoo, Face Painters, Cookie Decorating, Candy, Bounce Houses, Rock Wall, Carnival Games, Trackless Train, Fall Photo Ops, Live Performances, Vendors, Crafts, Giveaways, Explore a Fire Truck, Meet Public Safety Officers, and so much more! The fall festival will be held from 1:00-4:00pm at Shadowbend Park, 4995 Lake Woodlands Dr, Spring, TX 77382. Learn More
Agave on the Amalfi (Oct. 26)
Join Sorriso Italian Kitchen for an unforgettable evening at Agave on the Amalfi! Get ready to indulge in a night filled with delicious food, unique tequilas, and great company. Chef Jonathan will prepare a delicious 5-course dinner to pair with tequilas and mezcals! This event will take place on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Sorriso Italian Kitchen on The Waterway. There are two seatings: 6:00pm and 8:30pm. Learn More
Check back on Hello Woodlands’ Calendar Page and the monthly 31 Things to Do list for more events as they come up!
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