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.
- Nov. 16-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 invites the community to experience the lighting of the 70-foot Christmas tree, synchronized with twinkling lights and holiday music.
- Nov. 21, 6-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands
- www.shopatmarketstreet.com
Santa Claus will greet children of all ages and take photos with them at Market Street. Reservations must be made in advance.
- Nov. 22-Dec. 24 (times vary)
- Photo package costs vary
- Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands
- www.shopatmarketstreet.com
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.
- Nov. 23, 3-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
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
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.
- Dec. 1 and 8, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
- $5-$35
- The Ice Rink, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandsicerink.com
Santa is visiting The Woodlands Town Center’s ice rink to skate with attendees.
- Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- $5-$35
- The Ice Rink, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandsicerink.com
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
Enjoy a festive day with craft fair vendors, food trucks and reindeer games.
- Dec. 7, 2-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Rob Fleming Center, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
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
Children will have the opportunity to create their own gingerbread house with all supplies provided in addition to ice skating.
- Dec. 22, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
- $5-$35
- The Ice Rink, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandsicerink.com
Anyone ages 3 and older can participate in decorating cookies for Santa.
- Dec. 23, 1 p.m.
- $15 (resident), $20 (nonresident)
- Rob Fleming Center, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov