There are several events taking place in The Woodlands in early fall including outdoor markets and festivals. Check out a few of them below. This list is not comprehensive.

The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra

The orchestra will open its 11th season on the main stage of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion with a free concert. The orchestra presents “Once Upon a Symphony” to begin its Storybook Season featuring classical and popular music based on fairy tales and stories such as “Sleeping Beauty” and “The Phantom of the Opera.”


  • Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. (gates), 7:30 p.m. (showtime)


  • Free


  • Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands


  • www.woodlandssymphony.org




Project Beacon


Project Beacon, a nonprofit with the mission to support the neurodiverse community, is holding an event featuring a silent auction, a raffle and live music.

Art in the Woods Outdoor Art Market

The Ardest Gallery is holding an outdoor market featuring works by emerging Texas artists.


  • Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.


  • Free (admission)


  • The Ardest Gallery, 25200 Grogans Park Drive, The Woodlands


  • www.ardestgallery.com


YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge

The Woodlands Family YMCA is holding its 25th annual Dragon Boat Team Challenge. Teams consist of 20-30 members in a variety of categories, and the public is invited to watch the event.



  • Sept. 26-28, 8 a.m.-noon and 2-6 p.m.


  • Free (admission for spectators)


  • Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands


  • www.ymcahouston.org




Shakespeare in the Park

During the Arts in the Park event attendees can enjoy a live "Hamlet" performance by the Points North Theatre Company and The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra Brass and Percussion. The event will also feature children's arts and crafts, face painting, local vendors, entertainers and Renaissance-themed youth and adult costume contests.

Woodlands Landscaping Solutions

The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department holds a free garden event where residents can learn from experts, including 30 exhibitors.Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas

The Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas will feature a 10-mile race, 3.1 Armadillo 5K and One 4 Texas Kids' Fun Run through The Woodlands and end with a Texas-sized post-race party featuring live music.

National Night Out parties

The Woodlands Township invites The Woodlands community to participate in National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. Residents are asked to lock their doors, turn on their outside lights and gather with their neighbors.

Instrument Petting Zoo

The Woodlands Children's Museum is holding an event featuring a collection of musical instruments for children to try.


  • Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-noon


  • $9 (included in price of admission)


  • The Woodlands Children's Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands


  • www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org




Keep Houston Free Gala

Redeemed is holding a gala to help support its mission to provide restoration services through residential care to adult survivors of domestic sex trafficking.

Halloween Pickleball Tournament

The Halloween-themed pickleball tournament will feature a friendly pickleball tournament for participants ages 18 and up. Costumes are encouraged and all skill levels are welcome.

Pumpkin Water Patch

The Woodlands Township is holding a pumpkin patch at the pool featuring a pumpkin crafting project and a trick-or-treat goodie bag.

The Founder's Cup Tennis Tournament

The two-day tennis tournament is open to community members of all skill levels where participants can form teams of six players and compete in a minimum of five pro set matches.

Meet the Fleet

The Woodlands Township is holding an event to give the community the opportunity to see fire trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles up close.

The Woodlands Pride Festival

The sixth annual Woodlands Pride Festival will feature over 100 exhibitors, food trucks, entertainers and sponsor swag.Day of Giving

As part of The Woodlands’ 50th anniversary, various nonprofits will hold food drives. Interfaith of The Woodlands will have a drive-thru food drive in its parking lot from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Interfaith Hand Me Up Shop will host volunteers sorting and tagging donations from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. South County Community Center volunteers will engage with seniors and deliver Meals on Wheels plates from 9:30 a.m.-noon. Volunteers at Interfaith Veggie Village will harvest produce from 9-11 a.m.
  • Oct. 15, various times
  • Free (donations accepted)
  • Interfaith of The Woodlands, 4242 Interfaith Way, The Woodlands; Hand Me Up Shop, 536 Sawdust Road, Spring; South County Community Center, 2235 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands; Alden Bridge Sports Park, 4751 Hwy. 242, The Woodlands
  • www.thewoodlands.com

Anniversary concert with Lyle Lovett

A free concert featuring Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will also include performances by Hayes Carll and Jack Ingram. The concert is part of The Woodlands community’s 50th anniversary celebration.



  • Oct. 18, 7:15 p.m.


  • Free (admission)


  • Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands


  • www.thewoodlands.com




Grand Public Celebration

The culmination of The Woodlands’ 50th anniversary activities occurs on the actual 50th anniversary for the community. Events including a wildflower festival and fireworks show will take place at locations throughout the township.


  • Oct. 19, noon-4 p.m. (wildflower festival), 5-9 p.m. (celebration


  • Free (admission)


  • Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands (wildflower festival and celebration), Hughes Landing, 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands (celebration)


  • www.thewoodlands.com