Top 5 Things To Do This Week in The Woodlands

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – From dining to donating to dancing, we've got a lot going on this week in The Woodlands. Here's our Top 5 Things to Do.

Whether you feel like celebrating or feel sad about the new school year, Over the Top adds something sweet. Join them 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 14 for Back to School Cupcakes, decorated in back-to-school themes.

It's truly amazing how animals can comfort humans. Dogs, cats … and horses. Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch helps people with physical, emotional and special needs through equine-assisted therapy. You can help the nonprofit organization by unwinding at Wild Stallion Vineyards, 5969 Rayford Road, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 15 for wine tasting and appetizers.

We all hear songs that make us shimmy, shake and relive the good old days. The JEM Dandy Band will perform the classics for Dance Night, 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the recreation center at Rob Fleming Park in Creekside Park. This is for adults 50 years and up. The fee is $7 at the door. Water, coffee and light snacks included.

Bring your BFF – Best Furry Friend – to Robard's Steakhouse for Yappy Hour, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday Aug. 17. Nestled among the grounds of The Woodlands Resort, 2301 N. Millbend, gourmet treats await you and your four-legged companion.

The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is the business hub of the community. Feel the force at the annual Chairman's Ball, a black-tie affair 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday Aug. 18 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel. This year's theme is "Star Wars: May the Force be with You and Beyond." The event will honor outgoing chairman Frank Holmes. Mix and mingle with some of our brightest business leaders!