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More than 50 Larger-Than-Life Chinese lantern installations - Radiant Nature

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Gas up and get ready to drive down to Houston this season! More than 50 larger-than-life Chinese lantern installations will come to life in stunning displays at Houston Botanic Garden, beginning November 17.

Radiant Nature is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family and is meant to showcase the beauty of nature and celebrate the promise of the Lunar New Year in a spectacular way. See a majestic 200-foot-long dragon, a soaring 12-foot-tall peacock with a fan that gracefully unfurls, and much more. Explore an interactive zone buzzing with illuminated swings, whimsical seesaws, a digital kaleidoscope you can step inside, and other immersive, Instagram-worthy features. This stunning display event is suitable for all ages, ethnicities, and cultures, and designed to be enjoyed by everyone. The trail is less than a mile long and accessible for strollers, wheelchairs, and mobility assistant devices.

Admission to Radiant Nature is $28.50 per person, ages 4 and up. Children ages 3 and under attend for free.

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Schedule:

Nov. 17, 2023-February 25, 2024, Radiant Nature is open for 15 three-day weekends, Fridays-Sundays.

Radiant Nature is also open for the following 14 weeknights around the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays:

  • Monday, Nov. 20-Wednesday, Nov. 22
  • Monday, Dec. 18-Thursday, Dec. 21
  • Tuesday, Dec. 26-Thursday, Dec. 28
  • Monday, Jan. 1-Thursday, Jan. 4

Radiant Nature is NOT open on Thanksgiving (Nov. 23) or Christmas Day (Dec. 25).

No outside food is permitted, but a variety of vendors will offer a selection of festive food and drink options – including alcoholic beverages — for purchase by credit card. No cash accepted.

Houston Botanic Garden is located at One Botanic Lane in zip code 77017. It’s a 45-minute drive from The Woodlands, and will make a lovely excursion for you and your out-of-town guests this holiday season! For more information or tickets, click here.

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Enjoy a SPOOKtacular Evening - Hocus Pocus Pops - October 20

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Get ready for tricks, treats and symphonic suites at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Hocus Pocus Pops Friday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Woodforest National Bank, the night will feature the Houston Symphony in a mesmerizing performance of horrifying horns, bewitching bassoons and chilling cellos. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Tickets are $25 for reserved orchestra seating and gates open at 6 p.m.

Market Street Hosts Pumpkin Photo Backdrop + Fall Festival Saturday

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It’s sure to be a spook-tacular time at Market Street October 20-30 as the shopping and entertainment destination brings back its popular pumpkin photo backdrop, and adds extra fun with fall games, crafts, and cotton candy on Saturday, October 28 from Noon – 2:00 pm in Central Park.

The Tina Turner Musical @ The Hobby Center Houston

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Proud Mary keep on burning, y’all! Memorial Hermann Broadway at The Hobby Center announces single tickets for the national tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10am. TINA – The Tina Turner Musical makes its Houston premiere January 2 – 7, 2024 at the Hobby Center. Tickets start at $40. Available online at www.TheHobbyCenter.org or www.BroadwayAtTheHobbyCenter.com, and in person at the Hobby Center Box Office (800 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002). Discounts available for groups of 10 or more. Call (888) 451-5986 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Woodlands is getting a new Library and Community Center

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Montgomery County Commissioner James Noack announced today that Howard Hughes will construct a new state-of-the art library and community center at a revitalized Grogan’s Mill Village Center. 

The agreement was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Commissioners Court following a presentation by Jim Carman, President of the Houston Region for Howard Hughes, who provided renderings of the new structures, as well as plans for refurbished retail properties.

Market Street hosts Mingle Market Saturday, October 14

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Market Street is featuring a local makers market, Mingle Market, on Saturday, October 14 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in Central Park. Mingle Market, formerly known as Heart to Market, describes itself as “a vibrant gathering space that celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship of our community.” Mingle Market provides a platform for artisans and entrepreneurs to showcase their unique goods, fostering connections and supporting the growth of local small businesses.

Carmela Full of Wishes in Spanish and English at Main Street Theater

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Feliz Cumpleaños! It’s Carmela’s birthday, and she’s finally old enough to tag along with her big brother as he runs the family errands. Passing by the bodega and the lavanderia, Carmela picks a dandelion and makes a very important wish…