Go skating at the ice rink
The 21,000-square-foot ice rink at The Woodlands Town Center multipurpose facility is open for the season and will be operational through Jan. 16. Times and costs vary. The Woodlands Ice Rink, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-419-5630. www.thewoodlandsicerink.com
Dec. 14 & 17
Join Mrs. Claus to build gingerbread houses
Mrs. Claus will lead a gingerbread house-building workshop. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5 (plus admission). The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
December 15 through 17
Watch a holiday classic
Class Act Productions will perform “White Christmas,” a classic musical based on the Paramount Pictures movie with well-known Irving Berlin songs. 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 15-17), 2:30 p.m. (Dec. 17). $20-$30. Class Act Theater, 25275 Budde Road, Ste. 25, The Woodlands. www.classactproductions.org
16 through 18
See a youth theater perform ‘Elf The Musical’
National Youth Theater presents “Elf the Musical,” based on the 2003 film, with a cast ranging in age from 8-19. 2 p.m., 6 p.m. (Dec. 17-18); 7 p.m. (Dec. 16). $12-$20. Nancy Bock Center for the Performing Arts, 3800 S. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands. www.nationalyouththeater.org
16
Take a hayride with Santa
The city of Oak Ridge North will host its annual Hometown Christmas Hayride and Santa in the Park event at Marilyn Edgar Park. Hot cocoa will be served, and Santa Claus will be available for photos. Admission for the hayride is two nonperishable items. 5:30 p.m. Free (with donation). Marilyn Edgar Park, 26531 S. Hillside Drive, Oak Ridge North. www.oakridgenorth.com
16 & 22
Take part in a flashlight scavenger hunt
Attendees can bring a flashlight and look for hidden candy canes with prizes available for the winners who find the “golden” candy canes. Parents must accompany children. 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. (Dec. 16); 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 17) $10-$15. Terramont Park, 8500 Terramont Drive, The Woodlands. 281-516-7348. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
16 through Jan. 3
Conroe ISD closed
Conroe ISD will be closed for students through Jan. 3 starting with a half-day Dec. 16. Staff will return Jan. 3, but students will return Jan. 4. Conroe ISD, 3205 W. Davis St, Conroe. 936-709-7752. www.conroeisd.net
17
Try archery with elves
The “Elves and Arrows” event gives participants an introduction to archery and concludes with holiday games, hot cocoa and snacks. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $25-$30. Rob Fleming Archery Range, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3950. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
18
Light the menorah at Market Street
The lighting of a menorah to mark the beginning of the eight days of Hanukkah will take place at Market Street in its Central Park green space. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-419-4774. www.shopatmarketstreet.com
19 through 30
Send students to a winter break camp
A winter break camp will be held with indoor and outdoor games; crafts and activities, including gingerbread house making; a movie day; an ice rink field trip; and a karaoke party. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (daily). $60-$180 (one to four days). The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.sunnydayzcamp.com
19
Play bingo with Anna and Elsa
Anna and Elsa, the princesses from “Frozen,” will come visit The Woodlands Children’s Museum to play holiday bingo with guests. Elsa will be at the event from 10:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-1 p.m. Anna will come from 11:30 a.m. to noon and from 1:30-2 p.m. Bingo will take place at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. $7.50. The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
23
Chill with Olaf
Olaf, the fan-favorite snowman from Disney’s “Frozen,” will be in The Woodlands for a pre-Christmas meet and greet before going back to Arendelle. 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. $7.50. The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
23
Township offices closed for holiday
The Woodlands Township offices are closed for the Christmas holiday and will reopen Dec. 26 with regular business hours. 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
31
Roll the dice on 2023
The Glade Cultural Center will host a New Year’s Eve Casino Party to celebrate the entry of 2023. The event will feature live music by the Nathania Lind Quintet, hors d’oeuvres, casino games, party favors, a full cash bar and a champagne toast at midnight. 8 p.m. $125. Glade Cultural Center, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands. 832-557-8781. www.gladeartsfoundation.org
31
Count down to 2023
The Woodlands Children’s Museum holds a New Year’s Eve party during the daytime for children to make New Year’s hats and creative art projects. Noon. Cost TBD. The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
January
06
Attend a summit for women
The inaugural Grove Growth Summit will include a day of presenters and group activities for women in business. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $299. Addison Woods, 1245 Pruitt Road, Spring. https://thegrowthsummit.my.canva.site
10 through 31
Participate in a cheer mini camp
Children from kindergarten age to fourth grade can participate in a mini cheer camp on Tuesdays in January with The Woodlands Methodist Church. Children will be provided dinner from Chick-fil-A. 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Tuesdays). Cost TBD. The Woodlands Methodist Church, 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-297-5900. www.thewoodlandsmethodist.org
