Celebrate The Woodlands 50th anniversary all week long

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The countdown to The Woodlands 50th Anniversary has begun, and there will be a plethora of events to commemorate this golden event. Notably, there is still time to claim your free ticket for the Lyle Lovett, Jack Ingram and Hayes Carll concert, presented by Howard Hughes, happening next Friday, October 18, at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Event details are listed below.

Monday, October 14 - The Kick-off
Community leaders will kick-off the celebratory week with proclamations from state, regional and local officials, as well as a dedication of a time capsule to commemorate the historic milestone. The event will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, October 14, at the Hughes Landing Band Shell.

Tuesday, October 15 - The Day of Giving
Community service and philanthropy are engrained within the fabric of The Woodlands. Volunteer opportunities and ways to give back to the community are now posted on the 50th Anniversary website at TheWoodlands.com. These efforts are made possible through a partnership with Interfaith of The Woodlands, the first nonprofit organization in our community’s history. Learn more here.

Wednesday, October 16 - The Tree Dedication
Greenspace and environmental stewardship are a critical part of The Woodlands. A beautiful large oak tree of significance will be dedicated at Northshore Park, along with the planting of a tree in each residential village in partnership with the Village Associations. This event will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, at Northshore Park.

Thursday, October 17 - The Mural Unveiling
A new mural along The Woodlands Waterway will be unveiled, signifying the importance and impact of the arts in our community. Local artist Marlo Saucedo along with Amy Malkan have already started painting the mural which will be unveiled on October 17. A big thank you to The Woodlands Arts Council for managing the artist selection process. This event will take place at 11 a.m. at The Woodlands Waterway at the Millennium Sculpture, southside of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on October 17.

Friday, October 18 - The 50th Concert Celebration
Presented by Howard Hughes – Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will headline this free event along with Jack Ingram and Hayes Carll, at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, one of the top ranked outdoor amphitheaters in the world. Tickets are available online at TheWoodlands.com, along with concert details. Get free tickets here. Gates open at at 6 p.m. and concert starts at 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, October 19 - The Grand Public Celebration
October 19 marks the actual 50th anniversary date of The Woodlands. A grand public extravaganza, produced by The Woodlands Township, will be held at Northshore Park and Hughes Landing Band Shell. This free, family-friendly event will begin at 5 p.m. and culminate with an innovative high-tech drone and fireworks show, lighting the sky above Lake Woodlands. The drone show and fireworks are presented by Woodforest National Bank and Waste Connections.