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The Woodlands 50th Anniversary Week of Celebration October 14-19

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Are you excited to join us for the celebration? The countdown to The Woodlands 50th Anniversary has begun! There’s still time to claim your free ticket for the Lyle Lovett, Jack Ingram and Hayes Carll concert, presented by Howard Hughes, happening Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Event details are listed below and be sure to watch The Woodlands Township Board of Directors video highlighting all of the activities celebrating The Woodlands 50th Anniversary. 

50th Anniversary Week of Celebration: October 14-19

Monday, October 14 – The Kick-off 
Community leaders will kick-off the celebratory week with proclamations from state, regional and local officials, as well as a dedication of a time capsule to commemorate the historic milestone. The event will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2024, at the Hughes Landing Band Shell.

Tuesday, October 15 –  The Day of Giving 
Community service and philanthropy are engrained within the fabric of The Woodlands. Volunteer opportunities and ways to give back to the community are now posted on the 50th Anniversary website at TheWoodlands.com. These efforts are made possible through a partnership with Interfaith of The Woodlands, the first nonprofit organization in our community’s history. Learn more here

Wednesday, October 16 – The Tree Dedication
Greenspace and environmental stewardship are a critical part of The Woodlands. A beautiful large oak tree of significance will be dedicated at Northshore Park, along with the planting of a tree in each residential village in partnership with the Village Associations. This event will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Northshore Park.

Thursday, October 17 – The Mural Unveiling
A new mural along The Woodlands Waterway® will be unveiled, signifying the importance and impact of the arts in our community. Local artist Marlo Saucedo along with Amy Malkan have already started painting the mural which will be unveiled on October 17. A big thank you to The Woodlands Arts Council for managing the artist selection process. This event will take place at 11 a.m. at The Woodlands Waterway at the Millennium Sculpture, southside of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on October 17, 2024.

Friday, October 18 – The 50th Concert Celebration
Presented by Howard Hughes – Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will headline this free event along with Jack Ingram and Hayes Carll, at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, one of the top ranked outdoor amphitheaters in the world. Tickets are available online at TheWoodlands.com, along with concert details. Get free tickets here. Gates open at at 6 p.m. and concert starts at 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, October 19 – The Grand Public Celebration
October 19 marks the actual 50th anniversary date of The Woodlands. A grand public extravaganza, produced by The Woodlands Township, will be held at Northshore Park and Hughes Landing Band Shell. This free, family-friendly event will begin at 5 p.m. and culminate with an innovative high-tech drone and fireworks show, lighting the sky above Lake Woodlands. The drone show and fireworks are presented by Woodforest National Bank and Waste Connections. Get all the event details here

The Woodlands Township is a special purpose district, providing fire protection, environmental services, parks and recreation, economic development, enhanced law enforcement services and more to over 120,000 residents and 2,000 businesses. Located 27 miles north of Houston, Texas, The Woodlands Township is committed to supporting the highest quality of life for its residents, businesses and visitors. Please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov to learn more.

Source: The Woodlands Township

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