Friend Fun
For catching up with friends
Nick’s Fish Dive and Oyster Bar Get together with friends at this nautical-themed restaurant on The Woodlands Waterway for everything from fresh raw oysters to fried chicken and waffles. Peruse the drink menu for cocktails and craft beer to round out the meal. Nick’s offers indoor seating as well as patio seating with a view of the waterway.
20 Waterway Ave, Ste. 105, The Woodlands 281-419-8885 • www.nicksfishdive.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Marilyn Monroe Spa Unwind with a range of services, including hair care, massages, facials, makeup, waxing, manicures and pedicures. A relaxation package is available and includes a 50-minute massage and a 50-minute facial. Complimentary beverages and snacks are available for all guests.
24 Waterway Ave., The Woodlands 281-771-5377 • www.marilynmonroespas.com/the-woodlands Hours: Sun.-Mon. by appointment only, Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Market Street Get some retail therapy time in at Market Street. From Kate Spade and Francescas to Kendra Scott and Alex and Ani, there are several options for putting together a new outfit.
9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands 281-419-4774 www.marketstreet-thewoodlands.com
Town Green Park Grab a Frisbee disc, football or soccer ball, and get a game going in Town Green Park.
2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands 281-210-3900 • www.visitthewoodlands.com Hours: Open daily from 6 a.m.-midnight
First Date
For getting to know each other
The Waterway Have dinner at one of the many restaurants on The Woodlands Waterway, or keep it simple and meet for drinks. For a more upscale experience, visit Churrascos for happy hour food and drink specials, or just head to Sidebar inside the Westin for craft cocktails. For a more relaxed vibe, try Baker’s Street Pub and Grill for a full meal or just drinks.
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Glade Gallery Bond over artistic opinions while perusing the featured series at Glade Gallery in Waterway Square.
24 Waterway Ave., The Woodlands 832-557-8781 • www.gladegallery.com Hours: Tue.-Wed. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,Thu.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Closed Sun.-Mon.
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Coffeeshop company Grab a table at Coffeeshop Company, and chat over hot or iced drinks and a variety of pastries or entree options.
26817 I-45 N., Spring • 832-616-3944 www.coffeeshopthewoodlands.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Artsy Adventures
Try a hands-on crafting activity together
Potteryland Studio
Create a personal masterpiece on a plate, frame, mug or any other object available. Allow about three days for pottery to be glazed and fired before it is ready for pickup. Potteryland Studio is beginner-friendly and does not require reservations.
1027 Sawdust Road, Ste. 1, The Woodlands 281-419-7965
3555 Rayford Road, Ste. 70, Spring 281-323-4904 www.potteryland-studio.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m.
Painting with a TwistDuring each class, an instructor takes participants step-by-step through a painting. Check out the website’s calendar for featured paintings and events for each day. Couples who are age 21 and older can bring their own bottles of wine or other alcoholic beverages.
570 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands 281-719-9871 www.paintingwithatwist.com/woodlands Class times vary
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Board & Brush
Take a class together at Board & Brush in Magnolia. The hands-on do-it-yourself wooden sign workshop offers classes regularly.
6910 FM 1488, Ste. 6, Magnolia 936-333-5724 www.boardandbrush.com/magnolia Class times vary
Classic
Timeless dates for couples
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Dinner and a movie
For a classic date, enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants on The Woodlands Waterway. Then take in a movie at Cinemark 17 and XD.
1600 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands 281-362-4340 • www.cinemark.com
Dinner and a show
For couples looking for more than just a dinner date, check out Dosey Doe Big Barn, a venue off I-45 that offers food and live music acts.
25911 I-45 N., Spring • 281-367-3774 www.doseydoe.com
Picnic in the park
Pack a picnic, and head to Northshore Park, which offers picnic tables and a trail system.
2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Day Trip
Take a short journey together
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Galveston
Soak up the sun in Galveston, an island city that is an hour from downtown Houston. The island is home to the historic Moody Mansion and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, a waterfront amusement area with rides and Stewart Beach as well as East Beach.
Saddlehorn Winery
Check out Saddlehorn Winery together in Burton, Texas, and taste a variety of red and white wines. Saddlehorn Winery is a family-owned and -operated vineyard and winery. Wine tastings are available as well as a gift shop.
958 FM 1948 N., Burton • 979-289-3858 www.saddlehornwinery.com Hours: Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Downtown Houston
Drive down to downtown Houston to take part in a variety of fun activities, including the Houston Zoo, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Discovery Green Park and Buffalo Bayou Park.
Blue Lagoon
Take a dive with your date into The Blue Lagoon, Huntsville’s premier destination for scuba diving and swimming. The facility trains scuba divers, offers a place for other scuba instructors to train students and allows certified divers to practice their diving skills. Nondivers are also permitted at Blue Lagoon and get in on a first-come, first-served basis due to space availability.
649 Pinedale Road, Huntsville • 936-438-8888 www.bluelagoonscuba.net Hours: Mon., Thu.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.- Sun. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Bro Date
For quality bonding time
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Boardroom
From grooming packages to individual services, the Boardroom caters to the styling needs of all men. The Boardroom offers cut and coloring services, brow waxing, hand and foot grooming, and shaving services.
9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 1530, The Woodlands 281-298-3666 • www.boardroomsalon.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Stadia Sports Grill
Catch a game and chow down at Stadia Sports Grill in Market Street. Tuesday is $5 burger night, and the menu features classic as well as nontraditional burger options.
9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 1110, The Woodlands 281-298-1818 • www.stadiasportsgril.com Hours: Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Adventurous Dates
For those with a daring personality
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iFly
Experience skydiving indoors at iFly. Participants go through flight training with a certified flight instructor, receive a helmet, flight suit and goggles, and enter the wind tunnel to experience the equivalent of 1.5 skydives.
26860 I-45 N., Oak Ridge North • 281-942-4359 www.iflyworld.com/houston-woodlands/ Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Kayaking or paddleboarding
Grab a swimsuit and head to the Riva Row Boat House to take advantage of the single and tandem kayaks and paddleboards available to rent.
2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands • 281-210-3965 www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ rivarowboathouse Hours: Thu.-Tue. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Closed Wednesday
Saddle River Range
Work on target practice with a gun or arrow at Saddle River Range, which is known for its firearms and archery range. The 20-lane, 25-yard archery range is open to the public every day along with the gun range. Friday is Date Night from 4 p.m. to close, with two-for-one range fees.
4280 FM 1488, Conroe • 936-271-2620 www.saddleriverrange.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Main Event
Eat, bowl and play games with a group of friends at Main Event. The large entertainment center offers a bar, dining options, bowling, laser tag and an arcade area.
19441 I-45 S., Shenandoah • 281-355-5511 www.mainevent.com Hours: Mon. 9 a.m-2 a.m., Tue.-Thu. 9 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-midnight
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