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The Woodlands Annual Arbor Day Celebration, January 20 at Hughes Landing

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Free trees galore (and cupcakes, too)! Over 65,500 free tree seedlings will be given away at the 42nd annual Arbor Day celebration – one of the longest standing traditions in the community. Hosted by The Woodlands Development Company, the Arbor Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, January 20 from 10am to 2pm at Hughes Landing on Lake Woodlands.

Since 1977, The Woodlands Development Company and its sponsors have given away nearly 1.5 million tree seedlings at Arbor Day.  This year, nine varieties of free tree seedlings will be available. The selection of trees includes American Elm, Eastern Redbud, Laurel Oak, Live Oak, Loblolly Pine, Overcup Oak, Sawtooth Oak, Water Oak and Willow Oak.

The Howard Hughes Corporation® Wins Both Gold and Commendation Awards for Hughes Landing®

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Hurray! We won! Okay, well, not "WE", but we were pulling for The Howard Hughes Corporation, and THEY won! The Howard Hughes Corporation® and its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Woodlands® Development Company, are pleased to announce that The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has awarded Hughes Landing® both Gold and Commendation Awards at the 2017 U.S. Design and Development Awards competition. ISCS recognizes properties for their excellence, innovation and creativity in the U.S. retail real estate industry. ICSC has named Hughes Landing a gold winner for Sustainability and a commendation winner for Design. 

2018 Astros Caravan Rolls Into The Woodlands on January 12

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 altYour 2018 Houston Astros are ready to travel around Southeast Texas for the 2018 Astros Caravan, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. The Caravan stops in The Woodlands on Friday, January 12th with a combination of community outreach and public appearances. 

Woohoo! Your Parking Meter Donations are going to these great charities!

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Four Montgomery County charities will benefit from the thousands of dollars in change inserted in Market Street’s voluntary parking meters throughout 2018 as the shopping, dining and entertainment destination announces the beneficiaries of the 2018 Change for Charity program: CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County, Foundation for Autism Care, Angel Reach and Canopy at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. 

The Woodlands Car Club also generously raises money for the Change for Charity recipients throughout the year at their events, held the first Sunday of each month.  Their contributions, coupled with the amount donated to Market Street's 68 parking meters make up the total amount given to a selected charity each quarter.

“Market Street’s partnership with local charities continues to make a positive difference in our community,” says Noemi Gonzalez, marketing director at Market Street.  “Our shoppers have contributed more than $150,000 to the Change for Charity program since its inception.”

Short drive from The Woodlands - Magical Winter Lights 2017

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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 Eve, Christmas Day, New 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"

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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

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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!