You and your family can visit the Houston Zoo for FREE on the first Tuesday of every month, , from open to close. Please note that this offer does not include Zoo Lights, the carousel, giraffe feeding, or other events/attractions. Free daytime admission to the Houston Zoo is provided once a month from open until closing. Online reservations are required for all guests and members during this time. Tickets will not be available at the gate.
North Houston’s dynamic lifestyle hub City Place is continuing its robust public art program with the official unveiling of its newest installation, As Water Falls. Designed by Montreal-based digital art studio Iregular, As Water Falls is a dazzling, multi-faceted piece that functions at the intersection of art and technology as an interactive, digital waterfall and accompanied soundscape.
One of my favorite Christmas experiences is back for its third year. Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season like never before! Lone Star Lights, brought to you by Carolina Creek, is more than just a dazzling display of Christmas lights—it’s an immersive holiday adventure the whole family will love.
From November 22 to December 22, Lone Star Lights transforms 17 acres into a breathtaking spectacle of 1.2 million twinkling lights across six enchanting, themed zones. And one of the best parts? You can play in 270 tons of real snow at Snow Cap Bay—right here in Texas! Whether you’re racing down the sledding hill, building snowmen, or having an epic snowball fight, you’ll feel the magic of winter in every moment.
But the holiday fun doesn’t stop there. Sip on hot chocolate, snack on funnel cakes, and listen to live performances from local musicians. Explore the River of Light, meander through the Luminary Trail, and make lasting memories with a visit to the petting zoo or a ride on a real horse. And don’t forget to stop by Santa’s workshop for a FREE family photo with Santa himself—yes, absolutely free!
When you visit, you’ll experience:
If you love Christmas, you won’t want to miss the A.D. Players’ performance of The Gift of the Magi at the Dinner Theatre. Enjoy a festive four-course meal while watching this heartwarming story of love and sacrifice unfold —it’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit.
Or, make a weekend out of it and stay in a Christmas-themed lodge or cabin, where every detail, from the twinkling lights to the cozy decorations, will delight the entire family.
And if you can’t get enough Christmas magic, the Lone Star Lights Season Pass gives you unlimited access all season long, plus exclusive discounts on the Dinner Theatre, lodging, and fun add-ons like ziplining and the Arctic swing!
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Get ready for the 22nd Annual Junior League Holiday Market - Merry & Bright! This year’s 2024 Holiday Market, chaired by Rosie Shepard and Amy Rogers, coincides with the 35th Anniversary Year of Junior League of The Woodlands, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s rich history of community impact. As always, this year's holiday event provides visitors with an alternative way to experience their holiday shopping – full of festive fun!
A new mural, "The Beauty of Nature in The Woodlands," was unveiled on Thursday, October 17, as part of the celebration honoring The Woodlands 50th Anniversary. Located on the base of The Millennium sculpture adjacent to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion along The Woodlands Waterway, the artwork is a collaboration between local artist Amy Malkan and Marlo Saucedo, a resident of The Woodlands, who were selected through an open call from The Woodlands Arts Council. Howard Hughes commissioned the piece and has gifted the art mural to The Woodlands Township for residents to enjoy.
