Check out what's happening in The Woodlands through Jan. 20. This list is not comprehensive.

‘A Collection of Perspectives’

The Woodlands Art Gallery & Studios is presenting a group show featuring art created by professional artists of Central Texas.Ice skating in Town Center

The Woodlands Township’s 21,000-square-foot Ice Rink features theme nights every Friday.Mrs. Claus Gingerbread House Workshop

During this holiday experience children will have the chance to build a gingerbread house with Mrs. Claus and listen to the “Gingerbread Christmas” by Jan Brett at The Woodlands Children's Museum.
  • Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-noon
  • $6 (per participant) and $9 (admission)
  • The Woodlands Children's Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands
  • www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
Blood Drive


Donors can sign up to give blood at The Woodlands Township in an event presented by the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.Trombone Christmas Concert

The Trombone Christmas Concert is designed to promote the fellowship and musicianship of slide trombone players through the performance of Christmas music.Family Movie Night

See a family movie night at the Rob Fleming Recreation Center Outdoor Amphitheater. Concessions are available for purchase.Jingle Boats

Participants take kayaks to look for gift-wrapped presents and enjoy holiday treats at the boat house.TubaChristmas Concert


Attendees can enjoy a live performance of traditional Christmas music performed by TubaChristmas presented in Central Park.
The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra Concert is featuring holiday favorites on Dec. 22. (Courtesy Rob Prado and Hello Woodlands)
The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra Concert is featuring holiday favorites on Dec. 22. (Courtesy Rob Prado)
The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra Concert

Participants can sing along with The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra to festive holiday music including “Feliz Navidad" and selections from “The Sound of Music.”
  • Dec. 22, 7 p.m.
  • $10 (general admission)
  • The Woodlands First Baptist Church, 11801 Grogans Mill Road, The Woodlands,
  • www.woodlandssymphony.org
Cookies for Santa

Children age 3 and older can participate in decorating cookies for Santa.Lighting of the Luminaries Christmas Eve Tradition

Shenandoah residents are invited to a Christmas Eve tradition featuring a display of old memories and new ones throughout the city and at entrances into the residential area.
Celebrate the new year with The Woodlands Children's Museum. (Courtesy The Woodlands Children's Museum)
Children celebrate the new year at The Woodlands Children's Museum. (Courtesy The Woodlands Children's Museum)
Highnoon Count Down


Children can bring in the new year with The Woodlands Children Museum by creating a festive New Year’s hat and time capsule to capture memories.
  • Dec. 31, 9:30-11 a.m., 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. and 2 -3:30 p.m.
  • $10 (adult), $20 (child)
  • The Woodlands Children's Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands
  • www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
A Groovy New Year's Eve

Hyatt Centric The Woodlands is holding a New Years Eve celebration featuring a 1960s London theme, an open bar, dinner, midnight snacks, live music and a champagne toast at midnight.
  • Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m.
  • $225
  • Hyatt Centric, The Woodlands, 9595 Six Pines Drive, Suite 1100, The Woodlands
  • www.hyatt.com
Backyard Composting Class

Learn about lawn care and compost from the Montgomery County Master Gardeners. No registration is required.