Hey neighbor,

If you've been waiting for the holidays to officially arrive in The Woodlands and Spring, this is your weekend. Between tree lightings, the opening of the ice rink, and holiday markets popping up across town, the area is transforming into a full-on winter wonderland (minus the actual winter weather, of course).

This week's lineup includes everything from the Junior League Holiday Market to the final weekend of Texas Renaissance Festival, plus live music at nearly every corner and the much-anticipated Lighting of the Doves Festival on Saturday. Whether you're looking to knock out your holiday shopping, catch some live entertainment, or just soak up the seasonal atmosphere, you'll find plenty to fill your calendar.

Here's everything happening from Thursday, November 20th through Sunday, November 23rd.

Let’s dive in.

Market Street Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Thursday, November 20, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Central Park at Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, TX Free

Ice Rink VIP Opening Party Thursday, November 20, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 Adults/Teens (13+) $35.00 + fees; Children (2-12) $25.00 + fees; Infants under 2 free

Riders in the Sky Thursday, November 20, 8:00 PM Main Street Crossing, 111 W. Main St., Tomball, TX Ticketed event

Mike Eli of The Eli Young Band Thursday, November 20, 8:30 PM (Doors 6:30 PM) Dosey Doe - The Big Barn, 25911 I-45, Spring, TX 77380 Ticketed Event

Junior League Holiday Market - Day 1 Friday, November 21, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 $18 per person

Woodlands Church Festival of Lights Friday, November 21 (begins, runs through December 30) Woodlands Church, The Woodlands, TX
Free

Sophie Mystique (Live Music) Friday, November 21, 6:00 PM Back Table, 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX
Free admission

The Rustics (Live Music) Friday, November 21, 6:00 PM The Refuge Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar, 8540 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX
Free admission

Adam Carolla (Early Show) Friday, November 21, 6:30 PM (Doors 5:00 PM) Dosey Doe - The Big Barn, 25911 I-45, Spring, TX 77380
Ticketed Event; (includes three-course meal; 21+ show)

The Outsiders (Live Music) Friday, November 21, 8:00 PM The Blue Lion Pub, 8000 McBeth Way, Ste.100, The Woodlands, TX
Free admission

Willie and Waylon Tribute - Derek Spence and Mark Ward Friday, November 21, 8:00 PM Main Street Crossing, 111 W. Main St., Tomball, TX
Ticketed event

Mike Ryan Friday, November 21, 8:00 PM Sawyer Park Ice House, 314 Pruitt Road, Spring, TX
Ticketed event

Javier Gonzalez (Live Music) Friday, November 21, 9:00 PM Como Social Club, 2 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands, TX
Free admission

Adam Carolla (Late Show) Friday, November 21, 9:45 PM (Doors 8:15 PM) Dosey Doe - The Big Barn, 25911 I-45, Spring, TX 77380
Tickete(includes three-course meal; 21+ show)

Texas Renaissance Festival - Highland Fling Weekend Saturday, November 22, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (no entry after 7:00 PM) 21778 Farm-to-Market Road 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363 Adult tickets $29.00-$34.00 + fees; Child tickets $24.00-$29.00 + fees

Junior League Holiday Market - Day 2 Saturday, November 22, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 $18 per person

Fun with Falcons Saturday, November 22, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX Free

Lighting of the Doves Festival Saturday, November 22, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 Free admission (Snow play areas and snow slides require $5 wristband, available onsite)

Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring Saturday, November 22 (opening day, continues through Christmas) Old Town Spring, 25302 Preston Ave, Spring, TX 77373 Free admission

Kyonte Vincent (Live Music) Saturday, November 22, 6:00 PM Back Table, 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX Free admission

Sub-Urban Myth (Live Music) Saturday, November 22, 6:00 PM The Refuge Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar, 8540 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX Free admission

Ryan Pinnick (Live Music) Saturday, November 22, 6:00 PM Hyatt Centric The Woodlands, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, TX Free admission

The Chozen Band (Live Music) Saturday, November 22, 8:00 PM The Blue Lion Pub, 8000 McBeth Way, Ste.100, The Woodlands, TX Free admission

Taj Farrant Saturday, November 22, 8:00 PM Dosey Doe - The Big Barn, 25911 I-45, Spring, TX 77380 $55.00 - $255.00 (varies by seating and vendor)

Nightbird Saturday, November 22, 8:00 PM Main Street Crossing, 111 W. Main St., Tomball, TX Ticketed event

Seth Duty & Becca Ciribelli (Live Music) Saturday, November 22, 9:00 PM Como Social Club, 2 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands, TX Free admission

Texas Renaissance Festival - Highland Fling Weekend (Final Day) Sunday, November 23, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (no entry after 7:00 PM) 21778 Farm-to-Market Road 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363 Adult tickets $24.00-$29.00 + fees; Child tickets $24.00-$29.00 + fees

Junior League Holiday Market - Day 3 (Final Day) Sunday, November 23, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 $18 per person

Young Original Sunday, November 23, 4:00 PM Main Street Crossing, 111 W. Main St., Tomball, TX Ticketed event

Standup Comedy - Jesse Peyton with Billy D. Washington Sunday, November 23, Evening Two Tones Dueling Piano Bar, 27832 Interstate 45 North, The Woodlands, TX 77385 Ticketed event

The Woodlands Ice Rink Daily (opened November 21, 2025, runs through January 19, 2026) The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381 $7-$25 (ice skating rentals); $32.50-$35 (group lessons)

Holiday on The Waterway Light Trail Daily at dusk (November 22, 2025 - January 4, 2026) The Woodlands Waterway, from Town Green Park to The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, The Woodlands, TX Free

Woodlands Church Festival of Lights Daily in evenings (November 21 - December 30, 2025) Woodlands Church, The Woodlands, TX Free

That's your weekend lineup! With the holidays officially kicking off, this is one of those weekends where The Woodlands and Spring really shine.

If we missed an event you think should be on our radar, drop us a note. We're always looking to make sure you don't miss out on what's happening in your community.

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