Shakespeare in the Park

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Join us for a live stage performance of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" at the Lodge at Rob Fleming Park!

When: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Where: Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77389
Time: 2 to 8 p.m

Take a stroll back to Renaissance times as The Woodlands Township Arts in the Park presents Shakespeare in the Park on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Rob Fleming Park. The event will feature a live theatre performance by Points North Theatre Company and The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra Brass and Percussion sections.

Activities include Renaissance-themed costume contests, children's arts and crafts, face painting, local vendors, strolling entertainment and much more. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs, grab a bite to eat at the food trucks and end the evening with a free live performance of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” open to audiences of all ages.

Schedule of events:

• Society for Creative Anachronism Combat - 2 p.m.
• Zuniga School of Music - 2:30 p.m.
• Woodlands Woodwinds - 3 p.m.
• Odd Music Instrument Celebration - 3:30 p.m.
• Claude The Juggler - 4 p.m.
• Muse Mantra School of Music & Arts - 4:30 p.m.
• The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra Brass - 5 p.m.
• Costume Contests - 5:30 p.m.
• Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” by Points North Theatre Co. - 6 p.m.

Renaissance Costume Contest Information:

• There will be two Costume Contest categories: Youth (12 and under) and Adult (13 and older)
• Costume Contests will take place at 5:30 p.m.
• There will be a maximum of 25 participants per contest.
• Participants will receive a number in the Costume Contest Corral and wear it until the end of the contest.
• Prizes will be awarded to the top costume per contest (Youth and Adult).
• Costumes must be appropriately themed and family friendly. Please no Halloween costumes, or others that do not fit the Renaissance era.

Rob Fleming Park is located at 6055 Creekside Forest Dr. in The Woodlands, TX 77389. Parking will be available at Creekside Forest Elementary School, via Creekside Green Drive, as well as the Trail Head to the George Mitchell Nature Preserve, Rob Fleming Aquatic Center and the pond adjacent to Rob Fleming Park.

The parking lot of the Lodge (6055 Creekside Forest Drive) is reserved for accessible parking with a valid placard or license plate, sponsors, entertainers and vendors only. Parking along Creekside Forest Drive is strongly discouraged. Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. Glass is prohibited.