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‘Oklahoma!’
Class Act Productions presents “Oklahoma!,” a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical featuring a story of romance and rivalry in 1906 Oklahoma.
Oct. 22-25; Oct. 29-Nov. 1, start times vary
$20-$30
25275 Budde Road, Ste. 25, Spring
Grogan's Mill Village Association Fall Festival
The Grogan's Mill Village Association invites the community to a night of free, fall-themed activities such as face-painting, pumpkin decorating and an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus.
Oct. 24, 6-8:30 p.m.
Free
2200 Millpark Drive, The Woodlands
Trick or Treat Trail
The Woodlands Parks & Recreation Department invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating from local vendors, costume contests, carnival games, food trucks and more.
Oct. 25, 1-5 p.m.
Free
6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
Flashlight Candy Hunt
The Woodlands Parks & Recreation Department is holding a candy hunt for kids 15 and younger. Participants can take part in a costume contest and hunt for a hidden surprise to earn prizes.
Oct. 28, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
$10 (resident child), $15 (nonresident child)
8500 Terramont Drive, The Woodlands
Spooktacular
The Woodlands Children's Museum invites families to a non-spooky Halloween event featuring child-friendly games, arts and crafts, and activities. Costumes are encouraged.
Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$6-$12
4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands
Montgomery County Heart Walk
Individuals and teams can raise money for cardiovascular medical research, community CPR programs and education regarding heart disease and stroke.
Oct. 31, 8 a.m.
Free (donations welcome)
2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands
The Woodlands Pride Festival
The Woodlands Pride, an LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, invites the community to take part in its ninth annual Pride Festival. Participants can expect an all-ages event featuring live entertainment, local vendors and food trucks.
Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free
2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
Pumpkin Smash
The Woodlands Environmental Services Department invites community members to turn their pumpkins into compost via catapult, baseball bat or 80-foot drop. Participants must provide their own closed-toe shoes, safety goggles and gloves.
Nov. 1, 2-5 p.m.
Free
8001 McBeth Way, The Woodlands
Pavilion Palooza
The Children’s Festival at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is now Pavilion Palooza. This family-oriented event features live music from a plethora of cultures, arts and crafts, activities and more.
Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 8, noon-5 p.m.
$10 (admission)
2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
The Woodlands Photography Club's 2026 Awards Ceremony and Exhibition
The Woodlands Photography Club invites the community to view work by top area photographers at its annual awards show and exhibition. Categories include plants in nature, name the mood, black and white portrait and more.
Nov. 7, 3-5:30 p.m.
Free
25814 Budde Road, 4th floor, The Woodlands
Veterans Day tribute
The Woodlands will hold a Veterans Day tribute featuring a presentation of colors, musical performances and remarks from local dignitaries.
Nov. 11, 4 p.m.
Free
9951 Grogans Mill Road, The Woodlands
Sunset Cinema
The Woodlands Environmental Services Department is hosting an outdoor movie night featuring Disney and Pixar’s “WALL-E.” The event will feature a recycling-themed trivia game with prizes. Guests are encouraged to bring snacks and picnic blankets.
Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m.
Free
6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
25th anniversary Nutcracker Tea Party
Children and adults can attend a special event featuring themed activities, entertainment and holiday festivities.
Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. (silent auction), 11:15 a.m. (tea party)
$85-$95
1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
Creekside Campout
The Woodlands Parks & Recreation Department invites families to enjoy a night of camping under the stars with activities such as archery, kayaking, crafts, an outdoor movie and more. Campers must supply their own tents, sleeping bags and other comfort items.
Nov. 14, 2 p.m.-Nov. 15, 10 a.m.
$200 (family of four)
6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
Market Street Annual Tree Lighting Event
The community will start the holiday season with the annual lighting of Market Street’s 80-foot Christmas tree.
Nov. 19, 6 p.m.
Free
9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands
Household Hazardous Waste Drive-Thru
The Woodlands Environmental Services Department is holding a free hazardous waste disposal event. Residents can dispose of common hazardous materials such as aerosol cans, antifreeze, CFL and HID lightbulbs, motor oil, poisons and more. Participants are encouraged to arrive early as capacity is limited. Visit The Woodlands Township website for a full list of accepted materials.
Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free
8001 McBeth Way, The Woodlands
'The Nutcracker'
Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio and The Woodlands Dance Company present the 40th anniversary of their annual "The Nutcracker" performances.
Nov. 21-22, 3 and 7 p.m.
$40
2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
Holiday on the Waterway
The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation Department invites the community to stroll along The Woodlands Waterway and explore special seasonal decorations, lighting and music.
Nov. 21-Jan. 3, nightly
Free
21 Waterway Ave., The Woodlands
Lighting of the Doves
Nov. 21, 3-8 p.m.
Free ($5 admission for snow play areas)
2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
YMCA Run Thru the Woods
YMCA Houston is hosting the 37th annual Run Thru the Woods event to raise money for local nonprofits in the Spring, The Woodlands and Oak Ridge North communities. The event features a 1-mile kids' race, a 3-mile run, a 3-mile walk and a 5-mile race.
Nov. 26, 7:30-8:30 a.m. (start times)
$30-$50 (participants)
2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
