Things to Do in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands has more than 150 Township parks, over 220 miles of pathways, Lake Woodlands and a Town Center built along the Waterway. This page sorts the guide’s activity pages by type, with a short note on each.
Parks and the outdoors
Public parks and pathways
Township parks run from small neighborhood parks to Bear Branch Park, with playgrounds, courts, ponds and pavilions. The village park pages list each park with its address. Public Parks guide
George Mitchell Nature Preserve
About 1,800 acres of forest along Spring Creek with hike and bike trails and a permanent orienteering course. The Flintridge Drive trailhead is next to the Rob Fleming Recreation Center. Township preserve page · Spring Creek Greenway
Texas TreeVentures
The Township’s aerial course sits inside Rob Fleming Park at 6464 Creekside Forest Dr. Climbs last two hours, climbers must be 6 or older, and everyone signs a waiver. Texas TreeVentures
Disc golf
The Township has two courses: 18 holes at Bear Branch Sports Fields and nine at Terramont Park. Disc golf courses
Tennis and pickleball
The Township lists 80 tennis courts and 19 pickleball courts, and courts can be reserved online. Tennis and pickleball courts
Golf
The Woodlands Resort has 36 holes on two courses, Panther Trail and The Oaks. Visit The Woodlands lists other courses close by, including Augusta Pines in Spring and West Fork in Conroe. Golf in The Woodlands
Biking
The Township counts more than 220 miles of pathways, and The Woodlands is a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community that PeopleForBikes ranks first in Texas. E-bikes and scooters aren’t allowed on the pathways. Township pathways · Bike and e-bike rentals
Adult sports leagues
The Township runs adult leagues in softball, futsal, tennis and pickleball, with divisions for different skill levels. Township programs
On the water
Lake Woodlands and the Waterway
Riva Row Boat House, on the Waterway near Market Street, rents paddleboards, single and tandem kayaks and swan boats. Walk-ins are taken, but reservations are encouraged. The Township’s other two boathouses are Lakes Edge at Hughes Landing and Swans at The Mall. Riva Row Boat House · History of the Waterway Cruisers
Pools
The Township runs 14 pools, including the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center, and one season pass covers all of them. Pools open Memorial Day weekend. Swimming pools · Pool pass
Music, festivals and seasonal events
Free live music
Concert in the Park plays Sunday evenings at Northshore Park in spring and fall. Waterway Nights adds Saturday shows at Waterway Square in spring and summer, and Rock the Row brings Thursday concerts to Hughes Landing. Live music
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
The Pavilion opened in 1990 and hosts touring concerts and the performing arts. The guide covers its seating chart, parking, entry rules and directions. The Pavilion
Festivals
The Waterway Arts Festival brings juried artists to the Waterway each April, and the Lighting of the Doves has opened the holidays at Town Green Park since 1982. Festivals
Seasonal events
Halloween events in October, The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center from mid-November to mid-January, and the Township’s spring and Fourth of July events. Seasonal events · Halloween · Winter
Indoor fun
Arcades, bowling and billiards
Lucky Strike, Main Event, Dave & Buster’s and the free-play Game Preserve are all a short drive away. Arcades, billiards and bowling
Movie theaters
Cinemark 17 & XD is at 1600 Lake Robbins Dr. in Town Center. Reel Luxury Cinemas at Market Street is a five-screen dine-in theater with recliners. Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas opened at Creekside Park West in 2019 with 11 screens, in-seat dining and a full bar.
The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Interactive exhibits and pretend play aimed at children 7 and under.
Recreation centers
The Township runs two, at Bear Branch Park and Rob Fleming Park, each with a fitness room, an indoor gym, classes and youth camps. Recreation centers
Farmers markets
The Woodlands Farmers Market
Every Saturday, rain or shine, at the Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center, 7 Switchbud Place. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from October through June and 9 a.m. to noon from July through September. More than 60 vendors sell what they grow or make, and the Grogan’s Mill Village Association puts the profits back into local scholarships, schools and the Interfaith Food Pantry. Market details
Nearby markets and shopping
The market at 32907 Tamina Rd. in Magnolia, once the Farmers Market on Tamina and now The Courtyard Collective, runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Tomball Farmers Market fills 205 W. Main St. in Old Town Tomball with more than 70 vendors on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., all year. Old Town Spring, off I-45 south of The Woodlands, has more than 100 family-owned shops, from boutiques to antiques and collectibles.
The Woodlands Texas Activities Guide
Family Activities
For the same reasons many choose to make their home here, families find charm and appeal in spending a day, a weekend or a week in The Woodlands.
Waterway Activities
The centerpiece of Waterway Square is the 120' Waterwall and circular fountain featuring regularly scheduled light and music shows. The public venue also features restaurants, hotels, and is the nightlife area of The Woodlands Texas.
Festivals in The Woodlands
Several festivals and other outdoor events held throughout the year in Town Center. Festival events are frequently held on the Great Lawn in Town Green Park including, the Annual Crawfish festival.
Sports Activities
From the jogging loop in Grogan's Mill, you can travel along the pathways to Disc Golf courses, pickle ball courts, Bocci Ball, and various playfields.
Swimming Pools
Live Music in The Woodlands
Throughout the year, you’ll hear about concerts, performance art shows, festivals and free live music, all happening in The Woodlands.
The Woodlands Sculptures
The Woodlands is home to one of the largest collections of public art in the State of Texas. From mosaics and sculptures to a growing collection of art benches, there are many pieces to view, and enjoy. Make plans to visit the various mosaics, sculptures and a collection of art-benches, to view, enjoy, and of course, have a sit and a selfie!
The Woodlands Public Parks
Public Parks offer a wide variety of outdoor activities. A public park in The Woodlands is a short bike ride, or a nice stroll away along a nearby pathway. Wheel Friendly Parks are located in several villages, and the softer surface of Millbend Linear Loop in Grogan's Mill Village is favored by joggers.
The Woodlands Public Art Bench Project
The Woodlands Public Art Bench Project showcases local, national, and international artists who add their own flair to Town Center by contributing a custom built bench. The Woodlands Art Council oversees the benches up to installation prior to transfer to the The Woodlands Township.
