Top Things to Do This Week in The Woodlands – October 26 - November 1, 2026

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Quote of the week: “To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift.” – Steve Prefontaine

Cloudy and cooler, with some weekend showers on the horizon, this is a great week to enjoy some outdoor activities, or at least to drive to some local indoor fun with the windows down. Here’s a decent sampling of some of the things happening around the Township this week!

Monday, October 26, 2026

The 39th Annual John Cooper School Dragon Booster Club Golf Tournament will take place today at The Woodlands Country Club - Palmer Course. Each year, the Cooper Community gathers for a day of fun and golf, benefiting the Dragon Booster Club. This includes breakfast, a driving range, putting and chipping contests, 18 holes of golf, happy hour, and tournament awards. In addition, they will hold their 2nd annual non-golfer activity – the Mahjong Dragon Social with Woodlands Mahjong Society. This will take place in the clubhouse during the golf tournament and will include lunch. All are welcome; new to Mahjong, intermediate players, and advanced players alike.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

At The Woodlands Children’s Museum today at 11:00 a.m., Boogie Bash presents “Halloween Hop.” You’ll be celebrating Halloween with kid-friendly fingerplays, songs, and creative movement activities. Included in the price of admission, which is $10 for adults and children 1 year and older.
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Join Two Tones Dueling Piano Bar for an evening filled with lively competition, toe-tapping melodies, and the chance to win fantastic prizes. Jukebox Bingo combines the thrill of classic bingo with the fun of musical trivia and sing-along anthems! Will you be the lucky one to call out “Bingo” and claim your prize? At this annual fundraising event benefitting the 501(c)(3) nonprofit cat rescue Biscuits Cat Haven, have fun singing along to six rounds of bingo and check out the awesome raffle prizes and staff-designed merchandise.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Stop by Body BeneFits MedSpa from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for their Glow into the Holidays skincare launch party and discover their new skincare line, watch live demos, and enjoy refreshments. The first 20 people receive a free swag bag. The event will be filled with one-day-only holiday super sales.
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Get ready for an evening of suspense, secrets and unexpected twists at the Murder Mystery Dinner at The Refuge Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar tonight. The immersive dinner experience begins at 6:30 p.m. and invites guests to enjoy a night of mystery while dining on delicious food. Throughout the evening, guests will be surrounded by secrets, surprising twists, and clues as the mystery unfolds. Whether you’re looking for a unique night out, a fun dinner experience with friends, or something different to add to your October plans, the Murder Mystery Dinner offers an evening filled with entertainment, suspense and great food.
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

Get ready to raise the woof; HOWL-O-WEEN Pup Costume Contest is coming to Ale & Ivy. Dress your furry bestie in their most paws-itively boo-tiful costume and come compete for Best Dressed Pet. Costume contest begins at 6:30 p.m. There will be vendors and giveaways, a Best Dressed Pet Award, food, drinks, and plenty of spooky fun. No bones about it… it’s going to be a howling good time.
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Join Sawyer Park Icehouse for the 6th Annual Bands for Badges fundraiser, benefiting the Montgomery County First Responders Foundation. Starts at 7:00 p.m. and features The Spazmatics.
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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, Southern Wind takes the stage with their Variety set list. Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs are permitted. Glass is prohibited. All entertainment is weather-dependent and subject to change.
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Friday, October 30, 2026

Career Day After Dark is bringing a Halloween night of costumes, music, dancing, a costume contest, and cash prizes to Ale & Ivy tonight. Guests are invited to pick a profession and dress the part for this unique Halloween party. Whether you show up as a doctor, firefighter, police officer, pilot, teacher, or choose a completely different career, all costumes are welcome. The party gets underway at 9:00 p.m., with a live DJ keeping the night going and plenty of opportunities to show off your Halloween costume. One of the highlights of the evening will be the Career Day After Dark costume contest, featuring thousands of dollars in cash prizes.
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Join iCode The Woodlands for Halloween Game Night, where the kiddos can have fun in their costumes .There will be a costume contest, pizza , candy, games, and more. $75 per kid; for ages 6 to 14.
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The Woodlands Area Business Summit is a dynamic, one-day conference designed to energize and equip business owners from a diverse range of industries, particularly small to mid-sized businesses. This highly anticipated event brings together driven professionals to gain actionable insights, tackle real-world challenges, discover new strategies and build meaningful connections with peers and fellow leaders. This year’s Summit will feature a panel and five powerful education tracks aligned with today’s most pressing business needs. A cornerstone of the Summit is The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce’s focus on elevating the incredible expertise within their own membership. Panelist and breakout sessions are led by Chamber members who are recognized industry leaders and experts.
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Wear your costumes and join the museum for The Woodlands Children’s Museum’s annual non-spooky SpooktacularHalloween Party featuring child-friendly games and activities, entertainment, and art projects on Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. On Friday enjoy Spooktacular story time at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. Monty the Magician performs both days at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Member and Non Member: Adult $10, Children 1-13, $12, under one $6. The museum is open only for Spooktacular.
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Saturday, October 31, 2026

Wear your costumes and join the museum for The Woodlands Children’s Museum’s annual non-spooky SpooktacularHalloween Party featuring child-friendly games and activities, entertainment, and art projects on Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. On Friday enjoy Spooktacular story time at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. Monty the Magician performs both days at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Member and Non Member: Adult $10, Children 1-13, $12, under one $6. The museum is open only for Spooktacular.
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9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital don’t survive. Most of the time, it’s because no one nearby performed CPR. But together, you and the American Heart Association can change that. The Montgomery County Heart Walk brings communities together to create health and hope for every heartbeat. Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone.
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Looking for the best Halloween party in The Woodlands? This Halloween, Sawyer Park Icehouse transforms into a breathtaking world of magic, mystery, and fantasy for one unforgettable night – Moonlight Masquerade: The Enchanted Ball. Step into an enchanted forest where mystical creatures gather beneath the moonlight for an evening of live music, dancing, and immersive Halloween entertainment. Experience a one-of-a-kind Halloween costume party filled with magical décor, fantasy-inspired fun, and unforgettable memories. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite characters from the mystical realm, including witches, fairies, elves, vampires, wizards, princes, princesses, forest spirits, dragons, mythical creatures, and more. Live Music by Nightbird, a Tribute to Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks.
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Families from across Montgomery County are invited to celebrate the fall season at the Southwest Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Fall Fest Community Family Fair today from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Magnolia Event Center. This free, family-friendly fall festival will offer a full afternoon of Halloween fun, community activities, local shopping, and entertainment for all ages. Admission is free, making Fall Fest an affordable way for families to celebrate Halloween together while supporting local businesses and organizations. In addition to the festivities, attendees are encouraged to bring donations for the Society of Samaritans, helping support neighbors in need throughout the community. The event is proudly underwritten by Houston Methodist, whose support helps make this annual community celebration possible.
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Hear ye, hear ye! Welcome to the Texas Renaissance Festival – an immersive celebration that whisks guests away to a world of knights, revelry, and enchantment. Set in the heart of Texas, this renowned festival stands as the largest Renaissance-themed attraction in the nation. Whether clad in full period costume or arriving in casual attire, every visitor is invited to step into a lively realm of entertainment, flavor, and fantasy for an unforgettable Renaissance experience.
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Celebrate community at Woodlands Church’s annual Fall Festival. Bring the whole family in their favorite costumes to experience the fun-filled festivities. Enjoy candy and games happening after every service the weekend of October 31 and November 1. And with the family all together, don’t forget to grab some fun family photos at our fall photo areas.
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Sunday, November 1, 2026

Hear ye, hear ye! Welcome to the Texas Renaissance Festival – an immersive celebration that whisks guests away to a world of knights, revelry, and enchantment. Set in the heart of Texas, this renowned festival stands as the largest Renaissance-themed attraction in the nation. Whether clad in full period costume or arriving in casual attire, every visitor is invited to step into a lively realm of entertainment, flavor, and fantasy for an unforgettable Renaissance experience.
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The Woodlands Car Club and area auto enthusiasts gather at Market Street from 6:00 - 10:00 a.m., to continue efforts to provide a fun and creative way to give back to the community. The purpose of this event is to provide a morning charity car event to show off special vehicles, be a supportive partner with Market Street and the local community, share information about needful non-profit organizations in Montgomery County, and to give back monetarily as well. They will be collecting coins/change, or any monetary amount-cash or credit card, for their contribution to the Market Street “Change for Charities” program that will benefit four or more nonprofit organizations each year in Montgomery County. They have collected and donated over $100,000 to over 70 local charities from this event since 2009.
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Celebrate a greener Halloween with The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department at their fifth annual Pumpkin Smash. Join the fun from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Sterling Ridge Park and Ride for an afternoon of pumpkin-smashing fun. Pick your favorite way to smash; send your pumpkin flying with their catapult, break it apart with a bat, or watch it burst from a 80-foot drop. Their team will be there to make sure everyone stays safe and has a great time. All smashed pumpkins will be turned into nutrient-rich compost for local gardens, keeping food waste out of the landfill.
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Be sure to check out even more local happenings on our Events Calendar at www.woodlandsonline.com/evps.