Top Things to Do This Week in The Woodlands – October 14 - 20, 2024

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Quote of the week: “Greatness is a road leading towards the unknown.” — Charles de Gaulle

This is the official Gold Anniversary Week of The Woodlands… happy 50th to all! True, there are lots of anniversary-related events happening this week, but there are some others that refuse to be shunted aside. Here’s a list of our top favorites that features some of both!

Tuesday, October 15
If you haven’t been to the Interfaith Hand Me Up Shop, you’ve been missing out on top retail items whose proceeds go to a worthy cause. Today, you can partake of a special volunteering initiative in honor of The Woodlands’ 50th. And even if you can’t volunteer yourself by sorting and tagging donations and working on the sales floor, pop by the store anyway and check our their inventory!
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Tuesday, October 15
Additionally, Interfaith of The Woodlands is hosting a food drive today. Join Interfaith for the Drive-Through Food Drive Collection at their parking lot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All donations made from October 1 to December will be weighed to commemorate The Woodlands’ 50th Anniversary, with a goal of collecting 50,000 pounds of food to support our neighbors.
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Thursday, October 17
It’s time for Rock the Row! Enjoy Hughes Landing on the picturesque Lake Woodlands with live music every Thursday evening. Rock the Row showcases local and regional bands playing a mix of favorite hits, from pop and rock to country, throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Tonight, party to the yacht rock tunes of The Breezy Boys.
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Thursday, October 17
“It’s Not Magic, It’s Radiance!” You definitely need to pay a visit to Radiance Medical Aesthetics & Wellness this week for their biggest savings event ever. Enjoy complimentary consultations, $20,000 in Giveaways, and a chance to earn a $20 credit. Dress in your best Hocus Pocus outfit for an extra chance to win!
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Thursday, October 17
You and your family are invited to a free Houston Symphony show that will haunt your memory for decades to come for the annual Hocus Pocus Pops at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Expect trick or treating in the plazas, songs that are just the right amount of scary, and fun spread out over every inch of The Pavilion. This is undoubtedly the best way to kick off the Halloween season. Spooky symphony songs are only half the story. The other terrible tale to tell is of the thousands of little costumed ghouls and goblins that will descend upon the plazas and even parade across the stage.
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Thursday, October 17
An annual favorite, the 20th annual H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street in The Woodlands takes place tonight. Grab your friends and join the Wine & Food Week favorite. Your all-inclusive ticket covers three blocks of Market Street and is jam-packed with a cornucopia of culinary creations, wine displays with industry experts, craft beers, live music, and incredible wine experiences.
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Thursday, October 17
It’s election season! Come learn about your local candidates for The Woodlands Township Board of Directors, Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees, and more at the 2024 General Election Candidate Forum. This free-to-attend event will be hosted by Community Impact publisher Nicole Preston and our own Woodlands Online news editor Sean K. Thompson. The event will also be livestreamed on Woodlands Online.
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Friday, October 18
Join Howard Hughes and the Township for the commemorative celebration of The Woodlands' 50th Anniversary with a thrilling free concert featuring performances by Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Hayes Carll, and Jack Ingram. Tickets are free and subject to availability, so don't wait!
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Saturday, October 19
The final day of anniversary celebrations kicks off with The Woodlands Wildflower Festival. The family-friendly festivities kick off at 12 p.m. at Northshore Park. The Wildflower Festival, organized by The Woodlands Lions Club, is one of the longest running in The Woodlands with a focus on two key aspects of our community – nature and family. The annual event will feature free wildflower seed distribution to the public, live stage performances, children's arts and crafts, face painting, balloon art, vendors, food trucks, and more.
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Saturday, October 19
The Woodlands 50th Anniversary Grand Celebration will begin at 5 p.m. at Northshore Park and Hughes Landing and will culminate with an innovative high-tech drone and fireworks show, lighting up the night sky above Lake Woodlands. Northshore Park activities will include live music, children's arts and crafts, face painting, balloon art, live animal shows, arcade games, Ferris wheel, vendors, food trucks and more! Hughes Landing activities include live music, face painting and balloon art. The drone show and fireworks are presented by Woodforest National Bank and Waste Connections.
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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!