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Short drive from The Woodlands - Magical Winter Lights 2017

On your Christmas break, gas up the car and head through Houston down to LaMarque, TX! The 2017 Magical Winter Lights (MWL) has returned as a signature holiday event  at Gulf Greyhound Park, and it's only a one-hour-and-twenty-minute drive from the back of The Woodlands. One of the largest holiday lighting events in Houston, and the largest lantern festival of its kind to take place in the U.S, Magical Winter Lights is open through January 2, 2018 including Christmas EveChristmas DayNew Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
 
Tickets are $21 for adults and $13 for children 4-12 and seniors. Children under 4 are free. Parking is $5 cash on site. Festival hours are 5pm-10pm Sunday - Thursday and 5pm-11pm Friday & Saturday.

Cheers and Jeers at "Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight"

altSleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight, with performances through December 24 at the Hobby Center, delivers as a modern twist on the classic fairy tale. There are plenty of laughs for the parents, contemporary music and Disney stars for the kids and surprising audience interaction to help marry the family and stage experience.

Introducing CLIMB Woodlands a New Adventure Close to Home! Join the Grand Opening, December 16

If you’re ready to challenge yourself and try something new, check out CLIMB Woodlands for a new adventure close to home! A Rock Climbing and Adventure Ropes Course Center, CLIMB Woodlands has recently opened a community-focused facility at 7515 Oak Bluff Rd., Magnolia, TX. Climb Woodlands is just minutes away from the west end of Research Forest and FM 2978.

We love that Climb Woodlands is family-focused and non-intimidating, and no climbing expertise is required! Come do your best and have fun, while the staff cheers you on!

The Jungle Adventure - FREE Interactive Storytime This Thursday, Nov. 30!

Ready for some FREE interactive fun with your little ones? Join The Dance Vault and Local Author, Carma Lee, for a literary event like no other on this Thursday, November 30 (5:30pm - 6:30pm) and then again on Monday, December 18 (5:30pm - 6:30pm)!  Come out and meet Carma as she shares a magical adventure with our community. The Jungle Adventure is an interactive family event offering education, entertainment and fun! It includes plush jungle puppets for each of the characters in the story as well as singing and dancing. A few pages from Carma's book, "A Friend Indeed", will be read at the presentation. A dance routine to "Funky Monkey" from the first Rio movie will also be taught at the event.

The Woodlands Winter Wonderland - 2 Venues, 1 Free Family Weekend Celebration

altThe community is invited to enjoy The Woodlands® Winter Wonderland, a free, family weekend celebration on Saturday, December 9 at Creekside Park® Village Green and Sunday, December 10 at Hughes Landing® with both events being held from 1-5pm.

 
Winter Wonderland will feature reindeer, carnival games and inflatables, balloon artists, face painters, holiday music and merchant booths at both locations. Guests are encouraged to bring their cameras for an opportunity to photograph their child with Santa Claus. Lovable mascot of The Woodlands, Puffy Pine Cone®, will make special appearances. Additionally, at Creekside Park Village Green, a petting zoo and pony carousel will add to the festivities while Hughes Landing will highlight free snow hill rides.

Vacation Watch Tips from The Woodlands Township

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'Tis the season for holiday excursions away from home! This year, let the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office or Harris County Constable's Office ease your mind about traveling! The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch encourages residents to take advantage of the free Vacation Watch program. With the Vacation Watch program, deputies will regularly drive by your home, check doors and windows to ensure that they are secure, and investigate anything on your property that looks suspicious.

Kids…Decorate a Cake For Father’s Day!

Yum yum! Have you dropped in at Montgomery Bakehouse lately? Hands down, it's our favorite local full-service bakery, and this Saturday, June 17, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. is a great occasion to pay them a visit!

If it's true that the key to dad's heart is through his stomach (and it is!), bring your little ones to the bakery on Saturday and let them roll up their sleeves for the ultimate Father's Day gift - a personally decorated cake just for dad! Sprinkles, icing, and a special Father's Day plaque is included, and the best part is that you'll leave with something in hand to gift to Dad or Grandpa on his special day - a delicious vanilla or chocolate cake that the family can enjoy!