[Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2022] Join us for the 23^rd Annual YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge Event presented by Repsol Rowing for a CAUSE on September 29 – October 2, 2022 at Northshore Park and Lake Woodlands! Register your team today at https://ymcahouston.org/join/dragon-boat

It’s Time to Reconnect and Have FUN!

The YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge is an event designed to build community spirit among corporations, civic groups and community organizations.  The activities are designed to bring individuals together to achieve a single goal – TO HAVE FUN!  They achieve this by becoming a team and working together as a synchronized unit.  It’s much more than “beating the other team.”  It’s the camaraderie, visiting and playing with old friends, meeting new friends, working hard and feeling good about it. The activities provide Adults the opportunity to get outside, have fun and play like oversize Kids! At the YMCA, Everybody Plays & Everybody Wins!                                                                                                   

Dragon Boat Races: The dragon boat races are the main event. Dragon boats are forty foot long, colorful dragon headed canoes weighing over 1800 pounds. Powered by a well coordinated team consisting of 18 paddlers, 1 drummer and 1 flag catcher. The American Dragon Boat Association provides a steersman with each boat along with helpful info on paddling and loading the boat.

Team Events: In addition to the dragon boat races, each team will participate in five other unique and fun events. We promise there is “Something for Everyone.” Events could be Dodge Ball, Bouncy Ball Volleyball, Obstacle Course/Relay, Mind Games, Field Games . . .  Each year we introduce a new event. Teams rotate from one event to the next, every 30 minutes.

Registration is open to all teams. Got 20+ friends? Enter a Team!!! Corporate, Small Business, Non-Profit, Community Group, Bible Study Group, Running Group, Family/Friends team, Sports Team etc . . .

Sunday Morning Bracket is for High School Teams!

Register today here

[October 7, 2022] SHSU Small Business Development Center is hosting a free seminar on Friday, October 7 from 8 to 10 a.m. with Jennifer Bruse, Hello Woodlands President & CEO, award winning videographer, journalist, and writer, geared at teaching small business owners how to tell their story through content marketing and connect with the media and their local community in order to reach target customers. In the Storytelling for Business Seminar, Jennifer Bruse will present proven methods and strategies on how small business owners can share their story to reach their community, local media, and target customers. Register here: https://bit.ly/3KofWrC

In the seminar you will learn about:

• Publishing Blogs and creating “evergreen” content to build your SEO, increase traffic, and answer important customer questions to become an Industry Expert
• Developing a Content Calendar and Strategy for Social Media
• Using YouTube and Podcasts to educate your audience and create a community
• Writing a Press Release and Impactful Stories to pitch to Local Media, News Sources, and Influencers

The free seminar will be held at SHSU SBDC at The Woodlands, 3380 College Park Dr., Room 150, The Woodlands, TX 77384. Space is limited! Register today at https://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=13791

[October 8, 2022] 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. Bernhardt Winery will supply wine for purchase so you can sip while you shop. Food trucks will be on hand with yummy treats for purchase. Free parking is located at Sam Houston State University in Grand Central Park at 925 City Central Avenue, Conroe, TX 77304. Stop by and be prepared to shop ‘til you drop! Learn more at https://www.grandcentralparktx.com/sip

[October 14, 2022] Halloween tradition meets fantastic family time at Hocus Pocus Pops! This annual gathering of guys and ghouls marks the start of the spookiest season with Houston Symphony Halloween classics, costumed fun and a chance to make memories with your favorite people. Better yet – there’s free lawn and mezzanine seating for all! Learn more at https://www.woodlandscenter.org/events/performing-arts/2022/hso-hpp

[October 23, 2022] The Cochran’s Crossing Village Association’s annual Fall Festival will feature food, live music, a petting zoo, a rock wall, a trackless train, fall photo ops, professional face painting, carnival games, bounce houses, live performances, crafts, vendors, and more! The family-friendly event will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 at Shadowbend Park, 4995 Lake Woodlands Drive. The festival is free and open to the community. Learn More: Cochran’s Crossing Village Association Fall Festival.

Enjoy fantastic handmade products, produce, live music, food trucks, and beverages while supporting local vendors and businesses in beautiful historic downtown Montgomery at the Montgomery Sip-n-Stroll Farmers Market, held Thursdays from 4:30-7:30 pm. Learn More: Montgomery Sip-n-Stroll Farmers Market. Discover more local markets here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-artisan-farmers-markets-2022

Local Artisan & Farmers Markets 2022

[October 6, 2022] The Wine Walk is back Market Street in The Woodlands, covering three blocks of Market Street and packed with a cornucopia of culinary creations, wine displays with industry experts, craft beers, live music, and incredible wine experiences. Learn More: www.hellowoodlands.com/a-night-of-illumination-awaits-at-the-popular-h-e-b-wine-walk-at-market-street

A Night of Illumination Awaits at the Popular H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street

A 2-hour evening climb in the sunset ending with a campfire and making s’mores is a recipe for an amazing night at Texas TreeVentures aerial adventure course. Sunset and S’Mores is an exciting fan-favorite monthly event! All children ages 6 to 12 require an adult (18+) to climb with them. Ticket purchase required for all Adult Supervisor climbers. Learn More: Sunset and S’Mores

Dates & Times:

• October 7, 2022 – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
• November 4, 2022 – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
• December 2, 2022 – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Spend a spectacular Friday evening on the Upper Woodlands Waterway taking a journey down the lit up waterway on one of the comfortable swan pedal boats. Riva Row Boat House will be open extended hours for this program. Learn More: Starlight Swan Rides

Friday, September 2, 2022
Start time: 8:45 pm

Friday, October 7, 2022
Start time: 8 pm

Friday, November 4, 2022
Start time: 7:30 pm

Friday, March 3, 2023
Start time: 7:30 pm

Friday, April 7, 2023
Start time: 8:30 pm

Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. You and your family can try to escape but the darkness will close in. Mazes, tunnels, twists and turns will be a part of your journey. But beware of the different states of confusion you will face in the Panic Room. Ticket sales open at 7:45 p.m. Last ticket sold at 9:30 p.m. Bear Branch Park is located at 5200 Research Forest Dr. Learn More: www.hellowoodlands.com/the-haunting-at-bear-branch-scares-up-halloween-fun-with-panic-room

The Haunting at Bear Branch scares up Halloween fun with “Panic Room”

[October 8, 2022] The annual Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas race is set for 7 to 11 a.m. at Northshore Park. The USATF-sanctioned event offers a certified 10-mile course, plus the 3.1 Armadillo Run 5K and One 4 Texas Kids’ Fun Run. After the race, participants can refuel and celebrate at the Texas-sized post-race party, featuring great food, beverages and live country music. Learn More: www.hellowoodlands.com/race-to-register-for-the-memorial-hermann-10-for-texas

Race to Register for the Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas

Located in the Grogans Mill Shopping Center, The Woodlands Farmers Market is home to vendors offering locally grown produce, grass fed beef, Texas handmade artisan cheeses, goat cheese, sustainably cultivated coffee, local honey, breads & pastries, no sugar-added baked goods, prepared tamales, Indian cuisine & Mediterranean food, gluten-free options, and seasonal products. The market is open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Learn more and discover more local markets here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-artisan-farmers-markets-2022

Local Artisan & Farmers Markets 2022

The Main Street Market is a farmers and artisan market, held every Saturday in downtown Conroe from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine. Shop and support local vendors, farmers, makers, chefs and artists! Learn More: Main Street Market. Discover more local markets here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-artisan-farmers-markets-2022

Local Artisan & Farmers Markets 2022

The Farmers Market on Tamina hosts 40-50 high quality local vendors each week including produce and micro-green farmers, grass fed/pasture raised meat and egg farmers, specialty food producers, bakers and cookie makers, soaps and body care products and select artisans of unique handmade goods. The market is open every Saturday rain or shine. Learn more and discover other markets here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-artisan-farmers-markets-2022

Local Artisan & Farmers Markets 2022

Tomball Farmers Market is a year-round weekly North Houston Farmers Market, with over 65 local vendors featuring farmers, producers, bakers, artisans and more. Located in historic Downtown Tomball, the market provides a diverse, fun, pet friendly, family outdoor shopping experience. The market is open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Learn more and discover more outdoor markets: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-artisan-farmers-markets-2022

Local Artisan & Farmers Markets 2022

Montgomery Farmers Market brings together a select group of naturally-oriented farmers, ranchers, and food manufacturers from all over the North Houston region into a collective of vendors that are intent on one thing – providing the purest and most nutritious foods possible to our local community. The market is open every Saturday of the year (barring inclement weather and some holidays) from 9:00 am to noon. Learn More: Montgomery Farmers Market. Discover more local markets here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-artisan-farmers-markets-2022

Local Artisan & Farmers Markets 2022

[October 8, 2022] Dr. Steve George, Texas A&M Professor and Extension Horticulturist, will share his Earth-Kind landscaping expertise. Dr. George created the Earth-Kind landscaping system and is the National Coordinator of the Earth-Kind Rose Program. Learn environmentally friendly principles you can immediately apply to your home landscape. Register here for a link to the webinar. Learn More: Fall Home Landscape Gardening: Earth-Kind

The King and Queen Welcome you to their fair village at The Texas Renaissance Festival! Since 1974, there has been a magical kingdom about an hour north of the Houston area, where guests can step through the gates and enter an enchanted world filled with kings and queens, knights and nobles, fairies and elves, pirates and peasants, and other fanciful delights. Learn More: The Texas Renaissance Festival

Dates:

• Weekends: October 8 – November 27
• Thanksgiving Friday, November 24

Hours:

• 9 am – 8 pm

Discover more local fall festivals here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-fall-festivals-2022

Local Fall Festivals 2022

[October 8, 2022] Join the City of Oak Ridge North for its Annual Fall Festival at Marilyn Edgar Park. There will be fun & games for the kids, great food, and plenty of vendors for you to get started on holiday shopping. Learn More: Oak Ridge North Annual Fall Festival. Discover more local fall festivals here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-fall-festivals-2022

Local Fall Festivals 2022

P-6 Farms invites you to celebrate the Fall Season at the 2022 Fall Festival. Come experience the U-Pick flower fields, photo-ops, pumpkin house, corn maze, vintage rides, pig races, and more. The festival runs October 1 – November 6, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Learn More: P-6 Farms 2022 Fall Festival. Discover more local fall festivals here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-fall-festivals-2022

Local Fall Festivals 2022

[October 8, 2022] It’s Oktoberfest time at Southern Star Brewing Company! The stein holding contest returns along with The Homebrewed Brass Ensemble! Free admission. Learn More: Southern Star Brewing Co.’s Oktoberfest 2022. Discover more local fall festivals here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-fall-festivals-2022

Local Fall Festivals 2022

[October 8, 2022] Enjoy historic downtown Montgomery at the Montgomery Fall Fest 2022 featuring live music, vendors, food trucks and a kids zone with a petting zoo. Learn More: Montgomery Fall Fest 2022. Discover more local fall festivals here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-fall-festivals-2022

Local Fall Festivals 2022

Stroll through vendor booths filled with homemade edibles and unique handmade items, while sipping on some of B.E. Winery’s award-winning wines.  There’s no cost to attend, so come out and support your local vendors. Markets are from noon to 6:00 p.m.

Dates:

• October 8, 2022
• November 5, 2022
• December 3, 2022

Learn More: Artisans Market at B.E. Winery. Discover more local markets here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-artisan-farmers-markets-2022

Local Artisan & Farmers Markets 2022

Make your way over to Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe and shop until you drop! Over a dozen local artisans and vendors will set up booths and sell their creations in Palm Court outside the resort lobby. Don’t miss out on this seasonal event! The market is free to attend and open to members, resort guests, and the general public.

• August 20, 2022
• September 17, 2022
• October 8, 2022

Learn More: Margaritaville Artisans Market. Discover more local markets here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-artisan-farmers-markets-2022

Local Artisan & Farmers Markets 2022

[October 8, 2022] The Jeans & Jewels benefit concert features Grammy nominated and CMA award winning country music group LONESTAR at Dosey Doe – The Big Barn starting at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy great music while supporting your neighbors in need! Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is a nonprofit, community-based, multi-program social service agency that strives to meet basic human needs through Neighbors Helping Neighbors. NAM provides assistance in areas including food, shelter, health, education, safety and financial education. Learn More: 2022 Jeans & Jewels Concert benefitting Northwest Assistance Ministries

2nd Saturday at the Depot is a free family-friendly event at the Historic Tomball Depot! As summer vacation kicks off, this is a perfect time for the whole family to enjoy a movie under the stars! The City of Tomball is pleased to offer a free movie screening at the Depot every second Saturday from June to November. Movies begin at dusk. Grab lawn chairs, blankets and your favorite snacks and head to the Tomball Depot Plaza for a fun family time. Learn More: 2nd Saturday at The Depot

Movie Schedule: 

• Encanto – June 11
• A Bug’s Life – July 9
• Stuart Little – August 13
• Ratatouille – September 10
• Hotel Transylvania – October 8
• Clifford the Big Red Dog – November 12

Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. You and your family can try to escape but the darkness will close in. Mazes, tunnels, twists and turns will be a part of your journey. But beware of the different states of confusion you will face in the Panic Room. Ticket sales open at 7:45 p.m. Last ticket sold at 9:30 p.m. Bear Branch Park is located at 5200 Research Forest Dr. Learn More: www.hellowoodlands.com/the-haunting-at-bear-branch-scares-up-halloween-fun-with-panic-room

The Haunting at Bear Branch scares up Halloween fun with “Panic Room”

The Rayford Sunday Market is a local community market held at the Imperial Oaks Shopping Center with farms, crafts, food, services and products sourced from local small businesses! Learn More: Rayford Sunday Market.

Discover more outdoor markets here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-artisan-farmers-markets-2022

Local Artisan & Farmers Markets 2022

[October 9, 2022] Come sip champagne, nibble on chocolates and stroll open artist studios to see behind the scenes and available art works. PLUS, head over to Ardest Gallery, Bella Bottega’s newest addition, for their monthly show entitled Heavy Metal. This show features a LITTLE bit of rock, and a whole LOT of metal. Learn More: Champagne & Chocolate Art Walk + Gallery Show. Discover more local artisan markets here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-artisan-farmers-markets-2022

Local Artisan & Farmers Markets 2022

Concert in the Park is a popular family tradition of music and fun for all ages held at Northshore Park Sunday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. Learn more and get the lineup: www.hellowoodlands.com/the-woodlands-township-presents-the-fall-2022-concert-series

The Woodlands Township Presents the Fall 2022 Concert Series

This class will build on what you learned in Wilderness First Aid expanding your knowledge of patient evacuation, long-term care and dealing with “red flag” issues. Using realistic based scenarios, you will work on small groups to practice skills and leadership when confronted with an emergency in an austere environment. The course is held at Rob Fleming Recreation Center Tree Houses. Ages 14+. Learn More: “Bridge” to Advanced Wilderness First Aid

• October 10, 2022 – 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
• November 7, 2022 – 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
• November 19, 2022 – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• November 24, 2022 – 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Enjoy fantastic handmade products, produce, live music, food trucks, and beverages while supporting local vendors and businesses in beautiful historic downtown Montgomery at the Montgomery Sip-n-Stroll Farmers Market, held Thursdays from 4:30-7:30 pm. Learn More: Montgomery Sip-n-Stroll Farmers Market. Discover more local markets here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-artisan-farmers-markets-2022

Local Artisan & Farmers Markets 2022