The Woodlands Township is seeking vendors for this year’s Lighting of the Doves

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Every holiday season, the Lighting of the Doves event draws the community together for a festive evening that signals the start of the holiday season in The Woodlands. This event is attended by approximately 20,000 community members to enjoy traditional and international performances, dazzling holiday light displays, children’s play areas and activities, a special appearance from holiday figures and strolling entertainment. Lighting of the Doves culminates with a special appearance by Santa Claus arriving by sleigh down The Woodlands Waterway and a dazzling fireworks display.

The Woodlands Township has announced that vendor applications open today at 5:00 p.m. and close Friday, October 30. The event this year takes place Saturday, November 21, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Town Green Park. Once the application period commences Friday afternoon, vendors can submit at www.cognitoforms.com/TheWoodlandsTownshipRecreationDivision/_2026LightingOfTheDovesVendorApplication.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for this family favorite. Sponsorships currently available include Supporting Sponsor, Activity / Stage Sponsor, Fireworks Sponsor, Presenting Festival Sponsor, and In-Kind Sponsor. Sponsorship levels range from $1,500 to $15,000, with only one company product or service per category.

Interested arties can peruse the ponsorship package at www.thewoodlandsparks.com/files/sharedassets/parks/v/1/documents/special-events/2026-lighting-of-the-doves-sponsorship-package.pdf.