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Ice Skating in The Woodlands begins November 20, 2020

Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy skating at The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center, opening Friday, November 20, 2020, at 3 p.m., and open daily through Monday, January 18, 2021, for wintry fun with sophisticated reservation and safety protocols.

The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center is located at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, 77380, adjacent to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The 21,000-square-foot permanent multipurpose facility features ice skating in a main room with lighting, a state-of-the-art sound system, tables and concessions.

Holiday Festivities at Market Street

Guests at Market Street will be able to enjoy the magic and wonder of the season as they visit Market Street this season. Market Street is offering contactless photos with Santa Claus and honoring those who deserve it most: healthcare heroes.

Market Street in Lights

Beginning November 20 and throughout the holiday season, the Christmas tree’s synchronized light and musical display will dazzle as it “performs” daily every hour on the hour, beginning at 5:00 pm through 9:00 pm. This year’s celebration will kick off Friday, November 20 at 5:00 pm, when a taped video honoring our community’s healthcare workers will debut on Market Street’s social media channels. Sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital – The Woodlands and Sewell Automotive, the tree will continue to light up each evening through December 31, 2020. While the kick-off looks a little different this year in order to comply with current CDC guidelines, guests are invited to enjoy the festive light display daily in Central Park from one of the marked social distance circles. The giant tree is a perfect backdrop for videos and photos!

Escape to the Woods – YMCA Camp Cullen

It's been said that "You don't need therapy; you just need to go camping."

Our recent stay at YMCA Camp Cullen was relaxing and enjoyable, and I don't anticipate needing therapy anytime soon! Located just an hour and 15 minutes from The Woodlands in Trinity, TX, the campground is a haven for kicking back and taking it easy while enjoying the great outdoors.

For the current season, YMCA Camp Cullen has created a weekend camp experience for families entitled Escape to the Woods, meant to allow guests to enjoy isolation and maintain as much social distancing as they prefer.

Registration is Open for Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance

Now in its 22nd year, the Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance has been a tradition that brings fathers and daughters together for a night of fun, games, and dancing. The event will be held February 13, 2021, at a new location, The Westin at The Woodlands, on The Woodlands Waterway, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Registration for this event is now open.

This year’s theme, “Disco,” is a great opportunity to spend special time with your dad or daughter and create lasting memories for years to come.

The Good Vibe Farm - Add this to your fall to-do list!

October afternoons are for adventures, and that’s certainly what we enjoyed this past Monday afternoon when my family of 6 visited The Good Vibe Farm in Tomball. If you appreciate friendly farm animals, visiting this lovely family estate - located just 25 minutes from The Woodlands - is something you must experience this autumn! We received a leisurely, organized tour of the grounds by the owner, Joei, and one of her sweet kiddos, and they were the most gracious, pleasant hosts we could have wanted! They were eager to share their knowledge (my 6 year old asked lots of questions) and made us feel so welcome! Here's a quick video; then read on below for even more details and photos:

The Good Vibe Farm offers private tours, so we had the whole farm to ourselves (along with our hosts) for just over an hour, and every bit of our time was consumed doing something different and exciting to us. First, we got to enjoy the sweet female goats. They were friendly and clean, and they love to climb!

Market Street announces Fall Concert Series on Thursdays this Fall!

Just in time for cooler fall temperatures, Market Street is bringing back the much-loved Fall Concert Series beginning Thursday, October 1 through October 29 from 6 – 8:00 p.m. Kicking off the series October 1 will be the popular classic rock sounds of Nobody’s Fool with Kelley Peters. Additionally, Market Street is offering live acoustic music courtesy of the Sarah Kelly Music School every Friday in Central Park from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.