June 14
Nordstrom hosts flower crown class
Nordstrom in The Woodlands hosts a flower crown-making class where participants make and take home a flower crown. Supplies are provided. 5-7 p.m. $65 per person. Nordstrom, 1201 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands.
www.alicestable.com
June 14
Small Business University covers IT solutions
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this workshop where small business owners learn about IT processes. 9-11 a.m. $25-$35. The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Ste. 200, The Woodlands. 281-367-5777. www.woodlandschamber.org
June 15
Business Advocacy Council hosts planning session
The Business Advocacy Council invites residents to discuss what is important to their business, with regard to health care. 8-9 a.m. Free. The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Ste. 200, The Woodlands. 281-367-5777. www.woodlandschamber.org
June 16
YMCA Parent’s Night Out to offer kids entertainment
Parents can drop their children off for a night of entertainment. Attendees ages 18 months to 12 years may participate. 6-10 p.m. $20-25 per child. YMCA-Branch Crossing, 8100 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands. 281-367-9622. www.ymcahouston.org/locations/woodlands-family-
ymca-branch-crossing
June 16
Waterway Nights to feature live music
Texas Joe Bailey and the Sweet Leaf Junction perform a variety of country music at Waterway Square. Visitors and residents can bring their own chairs or sit in the grass. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Waterway Square, 31 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
June 16
Dads, Dinos and Donuts celebrates Father’s Day
The Woodlands Children’s Museum hosts this event that includes meeting a life-size dinosaur. RSVPs are required. 8-9:30 a.m. $5 per person in addition to admission. The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
June 19-21
Schakolad Chocolate Factory offers summer camp for kids
Children learn how to make and decorate with chocolate. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $139 per session. Schakolad Chocolate Factory, 1500 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 130, The Woodlands.
281-292-9900. www.schakolad.com/store27
June 22
Howl2Go at The Westin to feature live music
Howl at the Moon hosts a Howl2Go event at The Westin at The Woodlands with an interactive dueling piano show as well as food and drink specials. 8-10 p.m. $37.43 (general admission). The Westin at The Woodlands, 2 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands. 713-658-9700. www.howl2go.com
June 25
Musical movie matinee features ‘Grease’
The library hosts a movie matinee throughout June and July. Refreshments are offered; children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free. George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, 8125 Ashlane Way,
The Woodlands. 936-442-7728. www.countylibrary.org/mitchell.htm
June 28
Fleet Feet Social Run welcomes runners, pets
Fleet Feet Sports in Hughes Landing hosts a social run, with attendees of all running levels welcome. Dogs may also attend the event. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 1925 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. 900, The Woodlands. 936-321-1500. www.fleetfeethouston.com
July 4
South County Fourth of July Parade returns
The 43rd annual Fourth of July parade starts in Market Street in The Woodlands and features over 150 entries, marching bands and federal, state and local dignitaries walking through a 1.3-mile parade route. 9-11 a.m. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3975. www.4thofjuly.org
July 4
Oak Ridge North celebrates Fourth of July
The city of Oak Ridge North hosts its annual Fourth of July celebration featuring a parade, park activities, a car show and live music. 9:30 a.m. (parade starts), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Party in the Park). Free. Marilyn Edgar Park, 26531 S. Hillside Drive, Oak Ridge North. www.oakridgenorth.com
July 4
Red, Hot and Blue Festival features family fun
The Woodlands hosts a communitywide celebration with food, live entertainment, children’s activities and a fireworks display at multiple locations, including Town Green Park, Waterway Square, Rob Fleming Park and Northshore Park. Free. 6-10 p.m. Locations vary. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
July 7
The Woodlands Farmers Market features local goods, products
This weekly event hosts more than 40 vendors offering a variety of locally grown products, handmade goods and unique products. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. Grogan’s Mill Center, 7 Switchbud Place, The Woodlands. 281-292-2900.
www.grogansmillvillage.com
July 8
SUP Yoga Class offers lessons on Lake Woodlands
A yoga class takes place at the Riva Row Boat House with participants floating on paddleboards on Lake Woodlands. 9-11 a.m. $40 per person. Riva Row Boat House, 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands. 281-210-3965. www.facebook.com/lakewoodlandssupyoga