Things to do in The Woodlands Texas
The Top 10 Things to do in The Woodlands Texas
Visit a Local Farmer's Market
View and purchase fresh vegetables, hand crafted artisan goods, food trucks, a variety of other items from local vendors.
- Farmer’s Market on Tamina – Open Saturdays from 9am to 1pm – FMoT family includes on-site restaurants and shopping and feature several vendors with food ready to eat on-site and guest food trucks on select Saturdays.
- Old-Town-Spring Shopping – Old Town Spring is the historic location of a 19th century railroad hub which grew into Spring, Texas and is now home to over 100 local businesses! Most stores are open *Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm; some shops open on Mondays.
- The Woodlands Farmer’s Market – Saturday hours 9am – 1pm (October – June), rain or shine, Located in the Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center, The Woodlands Farmer’s Market is home to vendors offering locally grown produce, grass fed beef, Texas handmade artisan cheeses, goat cheese, sustainably cultivated coffee, local honey, breads & pastries, no sugar-added baked goods, prepared tamales, Indian cuisine & Mediterranean food, gluten-free options, and seasonal products.
- Farmer’s Market in Tomball – Every Saturday from 9am-1pm rain or shine– The market is open year round at 205 W. Main Street in Downtown Tomball, TX. TFM provides a unique family and pet friendly shopping experience.*vendors are likely to vary.
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 whom add their own flare 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.
Village Swimming Pools in The Woodlands
Alden Bridge Pool
Located in Alden Bridge Park, within view of the iconic road-bridge, is Alden Bridge Village Pool.
Bear Branch Pool
The Bear Branch Pool is located in Bear Branch Park, in the Village of Cochran's Crossing, .
Cranebrook Spray Pool
The Cranebrook Splash Pool in Cranebrook Park, on Cranebrook Drive in the Village of Sterling Ridge.
Creekwood Pool
The Creekwood Pool aka Panther Pool, is located in the Village Panther Creek, across from McCullough J High School.
Fleming Aquatic Center
Rob Fleming Aquatic Center in the Village of Creekside Park is a very popular summertime hangout.
Forestgate Pool
Aka The Octopus Pool, Forestgate Swimming Pool features a baby-pool / slide as well as a larger slide for older children and adults.
Harper's Landing Pool
Harper's Landing Pool, the only pool in the Village of College Park. is connected to Harper's Landing Park.
Lakeside Pool
Lakeside Pool 1/3 in the Village of Alden Bridge; the home of The Woodlands Hurricanes swim club.
Ridgewood Pool
Aka Swan Pool, Ridgewood Pool in Panther Creek offers adult swimming, along features a splash area, and a baby friendly pool and slide.
Sawmill Pool
Sawmill Dragon Pool in Grogan's Mill Village features a partially covered, small child area with slide.
Shadowbend Pool
Shadowbend Pool, aka the Log Pool, features a sprayground area in Village of Cochran's Crossing.
Wendtwoods Pool
Wendtwoods Sprayground Pool in Creekside Park is a smaller version of the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center.
There are several spray-grounds in The Woodlands which are open to the community, allowing for visitors who want to splash around in the water without actually swimming.