Top 5 Things to Do This Week in The Woodlands – September 30 - October 6, 2024

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Quote of the week: “Success largely seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.” — William Feather

We’re still enjoying late summer-type weather even though we’re firmly into autumn; let’s enjoy it before the cold fronts start kicking through town! Here’s a list of our top favorites for the week.

Thursday, October 3
The Woodlands Children’s Museum’s Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements that allow readers and audience to interact directly with each other. Children of all ages are enchanted with the animated shadows. Today at 11 a.m. the museum presents ‘Alice in Wonderland’ by Lewis Carroll (Disney version). Based on the classic tale, children will delight in Alice’s adventures in Wonderland. This is included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older.
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Friday, October 4
Meals on Wheels Montgomery County invites you to come out for the 9th annual Great Pumpkin Shoot for a fun day of shooting clays, breakfast, lunch, raffles, adult beverages, and awards for the best and the worst shooters. The event takes place at Able’s Sporting in Huntsville. The money raised at this event goes directly to care for the homebound seniors and veterans in Montgomery County. Meals on Wheels is aiming to meet the increasing demand for our home-delivered meal service. Additionally, they have clients that depend on their transportation services to take them to medically necessary appointments, such as dialysis.
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Saturday, October 5
The Woodlands Fall Festival is hitting Creekside Park West today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fall Festival is a free, family-friendly event that promises to deliver a fun afternoon for family and friends to gather and enjoy the scenic outdoors. Adventuresome kids can enjoy a rock-climbing wall while younger siblings will delight in the pumpkin patch. Face-painting and a variety of family games will make for an enjoyable way to spend the day together, and a live DJ will have you humming timely favorites. Plenty of local eats and treats will also be available and a whole lot more! Howard Hughes will be giving away one free pumpkin per family, while supplies last.
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Saturday, October 5
The 2024 Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas & One 4 Texas Kids’ Fun Run go down this morning starting at 7 a.m. The multi-faceted Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas race provides friendly competition for all skill levels. With a certified 10-mile course, the 3.1 Armadillo Run 5K and the One 4 Texas Kids’ Fun Run, the event concludes with a Texas-sized Post Race Party. The race start and finish location is at Northshore Park. There will be no Race Day registration.
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Saturday, October 5
Do you have a classic, muscle, or exotic car? Would you like to win free Chick-fil-A for a year? Register and bring your car to Chick-fil-A Magnolia’s 3rd annual Fast Cars and Freedom Car Show. A collection of classic cars from vintage roadsters, to European cars, American Muscle, and Exotic will be on display in a fun, family-friendly setting from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Those registered to participate in the Car Show will receive a Chick-fil-A 8-count Meal or Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich meal along with various swag and a chance to win free Chick-fil-A for a year! There will be six winners. Admission is FREE to spectators with various activities, Fun & Games for the kids, and lots more!
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Looking for even more entertainment? Be sure to check out the Woodlands Online Events calendar for a full list of happenings around The Woodlands. Enjoy your week!