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Free COVID-19 Testing at Township Town Hall—Insurance Now Accepted

The Woodlands Township is a host location for free COVID-19 testing performed by COVID-19 testing company, Curative, Inc. The walk-up testing takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week at The Woodlands Township Town Hall, located at 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. The Woodlands, TX 77381 until future notice. Please see holiday hours noted below.

As part of the free COVID-19 testing, customers will now be asked to submit their insurance information when scheduling a test. Testing is still offered at no cost to the patient. Customers without insurance will still be tested at no personal cost using coverage from the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act.

Special Finds - Free archery lessons and more!

Harris County Precinct 4 has dozens of fun programs for local residents, and oftentimes the events fill up quickly. In case you're wondering, Precinct 4 is one of four precincts in Harris County and has an area of over 390 square miles—3,800 acres of which is conveniently-located park land, and even includes the entirety of the Village of Creekside Park in The Woodlands.

Visit the Harris County Precinct 4 "Trails as Parks" website and you'll quickly see how many fun events are available for FREE - cart tours, fishing, archery, canoeing, gardening lessons, and so much more!

Ice Skating in The Woodlands begins November 20, 2020

Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy skating at The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center, opening Friday, November 20, 2020, at 3 p.m., and open daily through Monday, January 18, 2021, for wintry fun with sophisticated reservation and safety protocols.

The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center is located at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, 77380, adjacent to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The 21,000-square-foot permanent multipurpose facility features ice skating in a main room with lighting, a state-of-the-art sound system, tables and concessions.

Holiday Festivities at Market Street

Guests at Market Street will be able to enjoy the magic and wonder of the season as they visit Market Street this season. Market Street is offering contactless photos with Santa Claus and honoring those who deserve it most: healthcare heroes.

Market Street in Lights

Beginning November 20 and throughout the holiday season, the Christmas tree’s synchronized light and musical display will dazzle as it “performs” daily every hour on the hour, beginning at 5:00 pm through 9:00 pm. This year’s celebration will kick off Friday, November 20 at 5:00 pm, when a taped video honoring our community’s healthcare workers will debut on Market Street’s social media channels. Sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital – The Woodlands and Sewell Automotive, the tree will continue to light up each evening through December 31, 2020. While the kick-off looks a little different this year in order to comply with current CDC guidelines, guests are invited to enjoy the festive light display daily in Central Park from one of the marked social distance circles. The giant tree is a perfect backdrop for videos and photos!

Escape to the Woods – YMCA Camp Cullen

It's been said that "You don't need therapy; you just need to go camping."

Our recent stay at YMCA Camp Cullen was relaxing and enjoyable, and I don't anticipate needing therapy anytime soon! Located just an hour and 15 minutes from The Woodlands in Trinity, TX, the campground is a haven for kicking back and taking it easy while enjoying the great outdoors.

For the current season, YMCA Camp Cullen has created a weekend camp experience for families entitled Escape to the Woods, meant to allow guests to enjoy isolation and maintain as much social distancing as they prefer.

Registration is Open for Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance

Now in its 22nd year, the Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance has been a tradition that brings fathers and daughters together for a night of fun, games, and dancing. The event will be held February 13, 2021, at a new location, The Westin at The Woodlands, on The Woodlands Waterway, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Registration for this event is now open.

This year’s theme, “Disco,” is a great opportunity to spend special time with your dad or daughter and create lasting memories for years to come.