Woodlands Events Calendar

Take a stroll back to Renaissance times as The Woodlands Township Arts in the Park presents Shakespeare in the 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.