12 events to attend this holiday season in The Woodlands

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.

• Nov. 21, 6-8 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands
• www.shopatmarketstreet.com

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.

• Through Dec. 24 (times vary)
• Photo package costs vary
• Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands
• www.shopatmarketstreet.com

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.

• Nov. 23, 3-8 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
• www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

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.

• 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 Visits at The Ice Rink

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

‘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.

• Dec. 7, 2-6 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Rob Fleming Center, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
• www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

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

Icing and Iceskates

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

Cookies for Santa

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