More than a dozen restaurants around The Woodlands are taking part in Houston Restaurant Weeks to raise money for the Houston Food Bank. Most restaurants taking part this year are offering curbside and to-go. www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com
Through Sept. 7
The pool at Alden Bridge will operate in limited capacities until Aug. 28, and The Woodlands post-season weekends will continue until Sept. 7 at Alden Bridge, Sawmill, Bear Branch and Wendtwoods. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
August
17
File to run in November election
The filing period to run in The Woodlands Township board of directors election Nov. 3 will end Aug. 17. Filing opened mid-July with positions 1, 2, 3 and 4 available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old as of Nov. 3, be a resident of The Woodlands for at least six months, a U.S. citizen and a resident of Texas for at least a year. Applications to run in the election can be mailed to The Woodlands Township Town Hall. The election will be held Nov. 3. 5 p.m. (filing deadline) 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
September
6
Watch a fireworks display
The Woodlands Township is hosting a fireworks display to celebrate Memorial Day at Waterway Square. Because of the pandemic, the fireworks display will be drive-in only, and attendees are asked to either remain in their cars or near them. The township asks that tailgating, tents, tables and glass containers be avoided, and parking for the event will begin after 7:30 p.m. Attendees are also asked to follow social distancing guidelines and avoid large groups. Fireworks start 8:55 p.m. Free. Location TBD. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
11
Observe Patriot Day of Remembrance
The Woodlands Township is hosting a ceremony to honor those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001. The ceremony will be hosted at The Woodlands Fire Department Central Station. 7:30 a.m. Free. Central Station, 9951 Grogan’s Mill Road, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
12
Attend a food truck festival
Originally scheduled for mid-May, The Woodlands Food Truck Festival was pushed back to Sept. 12 following orders from Gov. Greg Abbott. The event will feature a variety of local businesses and food trucks, and family friendly entertainment will be provided. 10 a.m. $5. Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. www.houstonareashow.com
Featured activity
Book an outing with Texas TreeVentures
People looking to get out of the house this summer can make reservations with Texas TreeVentures, an aerial obstacle course in The Woodlands. The course has remained open through the summer and is taking additional precautions due to the coronavirus, which includes washing equipment throughout the day, keeping parties distanced while they are gearing up and reducing the course’s capacity per time slot. Participants are required to wear masks. Booking can be done through Texas TreeVentures’ website. Hours vary (Thu.-Sun.). $30-$40.
Texas TreeVentures
6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
281-210-2048
www.texastreeventures.com
