Top Things to Do This Week in The Woodlands – October 12 - 18, 2026

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Quote of the week: “Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” – Jim Rohn

We dodged Isaias last weekend with no overt changes to the temperature. This week will start off a tad unseasonably warm, but will soon enough settle down back to autumn levels. There will be a little bit of weather for all types of people, and The Woodlands has a variety of events to match it. Here’s a sampling!

Monday, October 12, 2026

Students aged 10 - 17 will learn the principles of robotics and hardware while experiencing the excitement of designing, building, programming, and controlling their own Battle-bot at iCode The Woodlands’ Battle of the Bots: Tournament of Champions – 1 Day Camp.
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Join Magnolia Ritual in the Makery for a little Fall Break Halloween fun! Each guest will create three bath bombs, layering prepared Halloween colors and fragrance to create their own spooky bath bombs using the supplied Halloween molds. $25 per participant, with 10 spots per class Younger makers are welcome with hands-on parent participation. One reservation is needed for each person making bath bombs. All materials included.
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Join The Woodlands Township at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library for Community Helper Day. Families can meet local first responders and community partners, explore safety vehicles, and learn how helpers make a difference in our community. A fun, educational event for all ages.
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Step into the Magnolia Ritual Lab and mix up a little apothecary magic with their Halloween Bath Potion Lab. Each guest will create their own 8 oz bath potion in a matte-black apothecary vessel, blending bath salts with fragrance, Halloween-inspired color, shimmer and finishing touches to make it uniquely theirs. $15 per participant, with 10 spots per class. Younger makers are welcome with hands-on parent participation. One reservation is needed for each person making a Bath Potion. All materials are included.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Woodlands Online and Community Impact present the 2026 Candidate Forum & Debate for the candidates for Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees for the November general election. Candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and state their platforms, and then answer questions posed by the event's two moderators. A must-attend for anyone interested in the state of our local education system. The event takes place at the Lone Star College System Office, 5000 Research Forest, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to the public, and will be livestreamed by Woodlands Online.
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The Learning Zoo Animal Encounters takes place today at The Woodlands Children’s Museum at 11:00 a.m. Discover the fascinating world of various animals through this hands-on, interactive experience. Guests are invited to explore and learn intriguing characteristics and fascinating facts about mammals, insects, and reptiles. Included in the price of admission, which is $10 for adults and children 1 year and older.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The Woodlands Christian Academy is excited to welcome the Houston Area (North) Christian College Fair to The Woodlands Christian Academy today. Families will have the opportunity to meet representatives from Christian colleges and universities from across the country, ask questions, explore programs and scholarships, and discover schools they may not have considered before. This is a wonderful opportunity for high school students and their families throughout our community, so feel free to invite friends, neighbors, church families, and homeschool families.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion tonight with special guests Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz.
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Something special is coming to Woodlands Wellness & Cosmetic Center today. Join them today from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for Harvest Your Glow, a morning dedicated to beauty, wellness, and a little seasonal self-care. Enjoy exclusive event savings, personalized consultations with their team, refreshments, giveaways, and the opportunity to explore some of their favorite aesthetic and wellness services.
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Experience Hughes Landing on scenic Lake Woodlands with live music Thursday evenings. Rock the Row features local and regional bands playing a variety of favorites from pop and rock to country during the spring, summer and fall. Tonight, the fall series kicks off with the Brandon McDermott Band playing their Country/Variety set list.
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Friday, October 16, 2026

Spend a little Fall Break time in the Magnolia Ritual Lab pouring your own apothecary candle at their Halloween Candle Pouring event. Each guest will pour an 8 oz candle in a matte-black apothecary vessel, choose their fragrance from the Magnolia Ritual Harvest Collection, and customize their candle with their seasonal setup. $25 per participant, with 10 spots per class. All materials are included. Candles need time to fully set and will not go home immediately after class, they’ll let you know when your candle is ready for pickup.
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The WISE Conference and The Badass Arts are teaming up to bring you WISEass Workshops, personal-development and networking events for women on a mission. Their inaugural workshop, “Trust Yourself, Damn It!,” is about something many women struggle with – trusting what they already know. Maybe you second-guess yourself or overthink decisions. Perhaps your struggle is procrastination, people-pleasing, or looking for reassurance before you act. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be staring self-doubt in the face and saying, “Not anymore!”
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It’s Fangtastic Fun Night at The Woodlands Children’s Museum today from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Families can explore the fascinating world of nocturnal animals with a Bat Cave adventure, owl wingspan fun, critter visits with Screech Owls Jack & Lucy and Walter the Opossum, a Camouflage Scavenger Hunt , snake identification, glow-in-the-dark activities, owl and bat art projects, Twilight Tales storytime, sensory play with creepy-crawly discoveries, animal X-rays, and more! $12 per person over age 1.
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Enjoy a spooktacular evening of refreshments, putt-putt, carnival games, food vendors, crafts and a costume dance party at The Woodlands Township’s Halloween Bash. Perfect for the whole family! Preregistration is required, admission fee per child is $25 Resident, $35 Non-Resident. Happening at the Rob Fleming Rec Center.
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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Get ready for a high-energy night of live country music, line dancing, and a special music video premiere with Kate Watson as Sawyer Park Icehouse celebrates the official release of “Girl’s Rockin’ Country” and the #GRC line dance. This isn’t just another concert – it’s a country music celebration and release party you won’t want to miss. Whether you were part of the music video, have been following the song, learned the GRC line dance, or simply love great live country music, come be part of the celebration.
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The Woodlands Lions Club is excited to announce its annual Wildflower Festival at Rob Fleming Park. This family-friendly festival brings the best of our community together – nature and family. The festival is also their largest fundraiser of the year. It enables them to continue to provide their humanitarian projects for the community and beyond.
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Have a howling good time at The Woodlands Township’s Bark-or-Treat at Rob Fleming Dog Park. Bring your furry friend to enjoy free treats, pet-friendly giveaways, and a complimentary pup cup at check-in. Don’t forget to dress up for the Doggie Costume Contest, where the winning pup will receive a trophy-shaped dog toy. Plus, dogs can enjoy a trunk-or-treat-style adventure with treat-filled boxes throughout the park, donated by their sponsor, Natural Paws. The fee per dog is $10 Resident; $15 Non-Resident; additional dogs are $5.
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Visit our Events page for more upcoming events at www.woodlandsonline.com/evps.