Check out what's happening in The Woodlands this holiday season. This list is not comprehensive.

The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Township

The Woodlands Township’s 21,000-square-foot Ice Rink features lighting, a state-of-the-art sound system, tables for parties and concessions.
  • Through Jan. 20
  • $15 (admission for ages 6 and up), $7 (admission for ages 5 and under)
  • The Ice Rink, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
  • www.thewoodlandsicerink.com
Market Street Annual Tree Lighting Event

Market Street invites the community to experience the lighting of the 70-foot Christmas tree, synchronized with twinkling lights and holiday music.
Santa Claus will greet children of all ages and take photos with them at Market Street Nov. 23-Dec. 24. (Courtesy Market Street)
Santa Claus will greet children of all ages and take photos with them at Market Street Nov. 23-Dec. 24. (Courtesy Market Street)
Santa at Market Street

Santa Claus will greet children of all ages and take photos with them at Market Street. Reservations must be made in advance.
The Lighting of the Doves festival signifies the start of the holiday season. (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
The Lighting of the Doves festival signifies the start of the holiday season. (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
Lighting of the Doves


The Lighting of the Doves festival signifies the start of the holiday season and feature traditional and international stage performances, a snow play area, vendor booths, Santa Claus and a fireworks display.
Vitacca Ballet and School for Dance presents The Nutcracker, a holiday experience for kids and adults. (Courtesy Lynn Lane/Vitacca Balle)
Vitacca Ballet and School for Dance presents The Nutcracker, a holiday experience for kids and adults. (Courtesy Lynn Lane/Vitacca Ballet)
The Nutcracker

Vitacca Ballet and School for Dance presents The Nutcracker, a holiday experience for kids and adults alike. Audience seats are sold as tables for family/group seating. All ages are welcome.
  • Nov. 29, 7 p.m.; Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • $85-$300
  • The Woodlands Resort Grand Ballroom, 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands
  • www.vitaccadance.com
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa and Friends

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and their friends are visiting The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center to have cookies and hot cocoa with attendees.Santa Visits at The Ice Rink

Santa is visiting The Woodlands Town Center’s ice rink to skate with attendees.‘A Christmas Story’


Class Act Productions is presenting “A Christmas Story,” a musical set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman.
  • Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 8, 14-15, 2:30 p.m.
  • $20-$30
  • Class Act Theater, 25275 Budde Road, Ste. 27, The Woodlands
  • www.classactproductions.org
Creekside Winter Makers Market

Enjoy a festive day with craft fair vendors, food trucks and reindeer games.Jingle Boats

Riva Row Boat House invites participants to depart in search of wrapped presents and back to the boat house for holiday treats.
  • Dec. 14, 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Dec. 18, 4:30 p.m.
  • $45 (per kayak)
  • Riva Row Boat House, 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands
  • www.rivarowboathouse.com
The Woodlands Township invites residents and visitors alike to enjoy The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center this holiday season. (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
The Woodlands Township invites residents and visitors alike to enjoy The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center this holiday season. (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
Icing and Iceskates

Children will have the opportunity to create their own gingerbread house with all supplies provided in addition to ice skating.Cookies for Santa


Anyone ages 3 and older can participate in decorating cookies for Santa.