17 through Sept. 05
Chow down for charity
Diners who eat at participating Houston Restaurant Weeks locations can select from set menus with a portion of the proceeds going to the Houston Food Bank. www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com
19
See a runway show
Walk The Woodlands will benefit Interfaith of The Woodlands and Interfaith Community Clinic. The event will include a runway fashion show with seasonal fashions from Saks Fifth Avenue and local honorees. The event is followed by an after-party. 6 p.m. Donations, sponsorships accepted. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 832-615-8225. www.woodlandsinterfaith.org
20
Attend the annual Chairman’s Ball
The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce will hold its 44th annual Chairman’s Ball, themed “A Night in Emerald City.” This year’s event honors current Chair Julie Ambler, head of school at The Woodlands Christian Academy. 6:30-11:55 p.m. $200 (individual ticket). The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-736-4057. www.woodlandschamber.org
20 and 21
Meet local home improvement professionals
The Montgomery County Home and Outdoor Living Show will be held at the Lone Star Convention and Expo Center. The show connects attendees with local home improvement professionals. Attendees can find home goods, seasonal decor and artisan furniture. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun.). Free (age 12 and under), $7 (online), $10 (door). Lone Star Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. www.texwoodshows.com
22
Run for office
The last day to file for a place on the general election ballot for The Woodlands Township board of directors in the Nov. 8 election is Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. Positions 1, 2, 3 and 4 are up for election. Candidates must be 18 years of age as of Nov. 8, have been a resident of The Woodlands for the past six months and a resident of Texas for at least a year. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen. The Woodlands Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
22 through 25
Attend a budget workshop
The Woodlands Township board of directors will begin a week of budget workshops. 8:30 a.m.-noon. 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
24 and 31
Become a wine expert
The Woodlands Resort will hold a complimentary wine tasting experience with Advance sommelier Alexandrina Dumitru for diners at Back Table Kitchen and Bar. Aug. 24 will cover Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and Aug. 31 will be “Wine: The Unexpected.” 5:30 p.m. $25 (without dinner). Back Table Kitchen and Bar, 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands. 281-364-6400. www.backtabletx.com
25 through Sept. 15
Watch a movie on the lawn
Families can watch a movie and play lawn games. 7-9 p.m. (Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15). The Woodlands Mall, 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-363-3363. www.thewoodlandsmall.com
September
04
Get lunch from a food truck
The Rayford Sunday Market will host a Food Truck Feast with over 25 food trucks and food vendors. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission). 2301 Rayford Road, The Woodlands. www.rayfordsundaymarket.com
04
Celebrate Labor Day at Waterway Square
A Labor Day event will include free craft activities, face painting and balloon art. 5-9 p.m. Free. 31 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
04
Attend a Labor Day celebration
The Woodlands Townships’ annual Labor Day celebration at Waterway Square Sept. 4 will conclude with fireworks, scheduled to be set off at dusk at 9:05 p.m. The event time is approximate and depends on the weather. The event is open to the public. Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. Glass is prohibited at the event. 9:05 p.m. Free. 31 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
08 through 18
Enjoy a musical production
Class Act Productions will kick off its 27th season with “Footloose: The Musical.” Class Act Productions is a nonprofit theater company. 7:30 p.m. (Thu.-Sat.), 2:30 p.m. (Sat.-Sun.). $20-$30. Class Act Theatre, 25275 Budde Road, Ste. 25, The Woodlands. 281-941-8500. www.classactproductions.org
10
Support local students
The Texas Autism Academy will hold “A Night Under the Stars” scholarship gala and dinner to raise money to benefit current and future students. 6 p.m. $125 (individual ticket). Glade Arts Foundation, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands. www.texasautismacademy.org
11
Remember Sept. 11
The ceremony will honor those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. 7:30-8 a.m. Free. The Woodlands Fire Department Central Station, 9951 Grogans Mill Road, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
11
Honor first responders
First Responders Day will be held in The Woodlands in conjunction with Concert in the Park on Sept. 11. The celebration will feature live music, speakers, the presentation of the colors, inflatables, children’s activities and food. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
15
Shop with local bloggers
Shoppers can peruse the closets of four local influencers at the Blogger Closet Sale. 6-8 p.m. Market Square, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. www.shopatmarketstreet.com
