From its parks to its dining and entertainment options, The Woodlands area offers a lifestyle unlike any other in the Greater Houston area.
Stay active
1. Float the lazy river at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center
Float the lazy river at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center[/caption]
The Forest Oasis Waterscape at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center hosts a plethora of activities for all ages. This includes the 1,005-foot lazy river winding through the surrounding forest area at the resort.
2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands www.woodlandsresort.com
2. Rent a stand-up paddleboard from the Riva Row Boat House
In addition to single and tandem kayaks, Riva Row Boat House offers stand-up paddleboards for children and adults. Row from the boat house to Northshore Park and hang a right to paddle toward the CB&I building or hang a left to get to Southshore Park near Woodlands Parkway.
1201 Riva Row, The Woodlands www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
3. Try indoor skydiving
Try indoor skydiving[/caption]
Located on the east side of I-45 in Oak Ridge North, iFly offers visitors an indoor skydiving experience. Each flight in the tunnel lasts about 60 seconds.
26860 I-45 N., Oak Ridge North www.iflyworld.com
4. Skate the Bear Branch Park bowl
Although there are dozens of parks in The Woodlands, Bear Branch Park has a wheel-friendly area for skateboarders.
5200 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands
5. Take a dance class at Dance With Me
Opened in late 2016 by cast members from the TV show “Dancing With the Stars,” this dance studio offers private dance lessons, group lessons, dance fitness classes, social parties and corporate wellness activities.
1501 Lake Robbins Drive, Ste. 160, The Woodlands www.dancewithmeusa.com
Arts and culture
6. Go to Town Green Park to listen to a concert outside the pavilion
Go to Town Green Park to listen to a concert outside the pavilion[/caption]
Pack a picnic and hang out in Town Green Park during a concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Enjoy music from chart-topping artists while taking advantage of the park’s recreation space.
2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
7. Visit the Glade Gallery on The Waterway
Glade Gallery opened last year in The Woodlands and offers contemporary art from local and international artists. The gallery features artists from diverse generations and genres.
24 Waterway Ave., The Woodlands www.gladegallery.com
8. See live music at Dosey Doe Big Barn
See live music at Dosey Doe Big Barn[/caption]
There is no shortage of live music options in The Woodlands area, and Dosey Doe is one of the premiere venues in the community. From popular national artists to local jazz, country or contemporary musicians, the Big Barn offers something for everyone.
25911 I-45 S., Spring www.doseydoe.com
Eat and drink
9. Do a pub crawl on The Woodlands Waterway
Do a pub crawl onThe Woodlands Waterway[/caption]
Whether it is a pub crawl organized by an event sponsor or a spontaneous drinking tour of The Woodlands Waterway, get a group together and sample cocktails, beer and wine from various bars. From spots, such as Baker Street Pub & Grill and The Goose’s Acre to Cyclone Anaya’s and Churrascos, The Waterway is a hub for bars in Town Center.
10. Try fudge at The Candy House
This old-fashioned candy store has been located in The Woodlands since 1989, and a popular selling item is its homemade fudge, which comes in a variety of flavors.
27160 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands
11. Eat a bagel at the Brooklyn Cafe
Eat a bagel at the Brooklyn Cafe[/caption]
The Brooklyn Cafe is a staple restaurant in The Woodlands that serves 20 different types of freshly made bagels and offers 10 different flavors of hand-whipped gourmet cream cheeses.
4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands www.thebrooklyncafe.com
12. Eat at Deacon Baldy’s Bar & Food Trucks
This local food truck park opened in 2016 off FM 1488 and hosts permanent food trucks, such as Craft Burger, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, The Greek Squad and Beefy’s, in addition to daily trucks. The bar has an extensive selection of 40 beers on tap and wine, and patrons can enjoy a busy calendar of events under the covered, outdoor pavilion.
5447 FM 1488, Magnolia www.deaconbaldys.com
13. Go to Fielding’s Wood Grill and order a Woodlands Tea
One of the signature cocktails at this popular eatery is The Woodlands Tea, which is made with Deep Eddy Sweet Tea vodka, hibiscus fruitlab, mint cane syrup and organic green tea.
1699 Research Forest Drive, Shenandoah www.fieldingswoodgrill.com
Stay entertained
14. Go to a dive-in movie
The Woodlands is home to 14 community swimming pools and, during the summer months, the parks and recreation department hosts “dive-in” movies during which participants can enjoy a family movie and refreshments while escaping the summer heat in the pool.
www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
15. Go shooting at the Saddle River Range
Go shooting at the Saddle River Range[/caption]
The Saddle River Range features a 24-lane gun range and a 20-lane archery range, which are both open to the public seven days a week. The family-friendly range also offers gunsmithing services, training sessions, classes, memberships and has its own shooting league.
4280 FM 1488, Magnolia www.saddleriverrange.com
16. Check out the annual tree lighting ceremony in Market Street
During the Christmas season, a 70-foot Christmas tree is put on display in Market Street and lit as part of the Luxury in Lights event. The ceremony includes musical entertainment, carriage rides and holiday characters.
9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands www.marketstreet-thewoodlands.com/lighting-luminary/
17. Attend a new festival
There are many new festivals and events making their debut in The Woodlands this year. One of them is the Tacos, Tequila and Margarita Festival that will be held in Town Green Park June 10. The event will feature a variety of tacos and margaritas along with live music.
Get involved
18. Attend a city council or township meeting
Attend a city council ortownship meeting[/caption]
The Woodlands Township board of directors meet at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month and at 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at The Woodlands Township building. Shenandoah City Council holds its workshop meeting at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month and its regular council meeting at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Shenandoah City Hall. Oak Ridge North City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month at Oak Ridge North City Hall.
www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov www.shenandoahtx.us www.oakridgenorth.com
19. Volunteer at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter
Volunteer at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter[/caption]
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter is always in need of volunteers in addition to pet food, supply donations and adoptive families. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to volunteer unsupervised, and all prospective volunteers must complete new volunteer orientation before helping with shelter activities, which can include feeding, cleaning, grooming, walking, petting and brushing the cats and dogs
8535 Hwy. 242, Conroe www.mcaspets.org
20. Attend a seminar or class at Lone Star College
Attend a seminar or class at Lone Star College[/caption]
Lone Star College-Montgomery offers a variety of workshops and seminars the public can attend. Art shows, hurricane preparedness seminars and wellness expos are all examples of events hosted at the college.
3200 College Park Drive, Conroe www.lonestar.edu/montgomery.htm
This is a noncomprehensive list of activities in the area. Email [email protected] to have your activity considered for inclusion online.
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