31 THINGS TO DO IN SEPTEMBERHello September !

Featured Events

Discover what’s happening with the Hello Woodlands’ monthly guide featuring events, activities, locations, and ways to get involved in your community. Join us this September by trying new activities and attending events in and around The Woodlands and Montgomery County, Texas.

Visit the Hello Woodlands Calendar at HelloWoodlands.com/Calendar for MORE events, information and directions!

September 8 Back to Renaissance! Have brunch with the cast of the Texas Renaissance

Festival and celebrate their 45th anniversary with mead and brass music featuring Texas Brass

Orchestra, giveaway tickets to The Texas Renaissance Festival and much more! Enjoy the grounds and

museum space at Glade Arts Foundation rain or shine.

http://bit.ly/HelloGlade

September 16 Mexican Independence Day Celebrate with us at Caffé di Fiore, the #1 Authentic

Mexican Restaurant in The Woodlands on Trip Advisor! With lunch or dinner, guests receive 50% OFF

regular and frozen margaritas. Caffé di Fiore is located at 10110 Woodlands Pkwy, The Woodlands, Texas and

serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all day long!

Caffe-di-Fiore.com

September 17 Lunch and Learn Join Seychelles Med & Laser Spa on September 17th at

noon for a Lunch and Learn and live demo of the Vampire Facial at 12:30pm! Attendees will enjoy a FREE lunch and

watch an educational live demo on the Vampire Facial that promotes cell removal, improves the appearance of

wrinkles, scars, pigmentation and dark circles under the eyes. RSVP by calling at (832) 813-8086

SeychellesMedSpa.com

September 26-29 YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge

Register, recruit your team and show up ready to play!The event promises teamwork and camaraderie at

their best, and allows participants to visit and play with old friends and make new friends. The event features 6

different team activities, but the Dragon Boat Races are the main event.

YMCADragonBoat.org

September 1 Labor Day Celebration Labor Day Celebration – Celebrate Labor Day in The

Woodlands! Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor at Waterway Square on Sunday, September 1 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with live music, children’s activities, strolling

entertainers, a pie eating contest and fireworks! 

http://bit.ly/HelloLaborDay2019

September 11 A Symphony of Heroes The Houston Symphony helps us remember and

honor the real superheroes we meet every day – first responders, military and more – with the triumphant scores of the silver screen’s greatest hero hits at The

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Lawn and mezzanine seating is free; reserved seating is $20. Gates open at

6:30pm and show starts at 7:30pm.

WoodlandsCenter.org/performing-arts-season

Visit the Hello Woodlands Calendar at HelloWoodlands.com/Calendar for MORE information and events in 2019!

SEPTEMBER EVENTS ContinuedSeptember 1-30 – Back to School Peanut Butter Drive – Let’s work together to stock the shelves at the Montgomery County Food Bank. Peanut butter is one of the most requested items each year and it’s packed with protein. Over 76,000 people are food insecure in Montgomery County of which 29,000 are children. That is 1 in 4 of your neighbors, or colleagues who lack the most basic need – food. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Bring your jars in for donation to Guaranty Bank & Trust, 244 S Loop 336 W, Conroe, TX 77304. Gnty.com

September 1-30 – Bookmark Art Contest – The 2019 Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest is open to all Montgomery County public, private, and home schooled students in grades K through 8. The goal of this annual contest is to encourage creativity and critical thinking with regards to conflict resolution or prevention. Bookmark art themes may include peer mediation, apologizing, respect, listening, peace building, tolerance, and alternatives to violence. Winners will receive cash prizes, books for their school, and more! 

September 1 – Cars & Coffee for a Cause – The Woodlands Car Club will meet at Market Street from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to provide a fun and creative way to give back to our community. The morning gathering uses cars to raise money to give back to our community for charity. Each quarter The Market Street Association chooses a Montgomery County-based charity that donations benefit. 

September 6 – Absinthe in Art: A Cultural & Chemical History – Drink traditionally crafted absinthe cocktails and learn something new all at the same time. Join Glade Curator, Joseph Staley, and Glade Sommelier, Ben Harris, for this collaborative educational experience. GladeArtsFoundation.org

September 6 – Sunset & S’mores – An evening climbing the Texas TreeVentures adventure course and gathering around a campfire sounds like a pairing as great as chocolate and roasted marshmallows! 

September 6 – The John Cooper School’s Homecoming Game – Join The John Cooper School on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. for the homecoming game against Legacy Prep at Pugh Field. JohnCooper.org

September 8, 15, 22 – Concert in the Park – Head to Northshore Park on Sundays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. September 8 through October 20, 2019 for the Concert in the Park! Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy an evening of FREE, great music with friends and family. 

September 11 – Patriot Day of Remembrance – Join The Woodlands Township for a ceremony to honor the brave men and women who tragically lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 at the Central Fire Station from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. 

September 11 – First Responders Day – Please join The Woodlands Township as we remember and thank first responders with a community gathering featuring a presentation of colors, Honor Guard, speakers and more at Town Green Park from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 

September 11 – YMCA Senior Open House & Vendor Fair – The Woodlands Family YMCA will be opening its doors for FREE to seniors on September 11th. The Open House and Vendor Fair will give seniors a chance to see what the YMCA has to offer, whether it be exercise classes, social gatherings, volunteer opportunities or field trips. Activities will include a vendor fair, health screenings, flu shots, games, refreshments, information on Y senior programs, senior services and Medicare, demos, tours, door prizes, give-aways, a light lunch, a bingo social from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., and much more. 

September 12 – Wine, Women & Shoes – Join us for a diamond-studded Wine, Women & Shoes event to highlight iGoPink/The Breast Cancer Charities of America’s 10 years of service to the local community. Wine, Women & Shoes offers a New York-style runway show featuring local breast cancer patients and survivors as models, wine tasting, exquisite shopping from local boutiques, and the coveted “Key to the Closet” experience that offers one woman over $5,000 worth of clothes, accessories and more. WineWomenandShoes.com/Houston

September 14 – Fast Draw Contest – Save the date! Join The Woodlands Arts Council from 10 a.m. to Noon for a FAST DRAW Contest for 7th and 8th graders at The Woodlands Mall. TheWoodlandsArtsCouncil.org

September 14 – 10th Annual Woodforest Charity Run – This family friendly event takes place in scenic downtown Conroe. The 10K begins at 7:40 a.m., followed by the 5K starting at 8:00 a.m. ending with the Barkley Shoe Dash at 9:00 a.m. After the races, runners and spectators will enjoy an awards ceremony, music, food, and children’s activities. Net proceeds benefit The Woodforest Charitable Foundation. 

September 14 – Market Street’s Fall Fine Arts Festival – Amateur and professional artists alike will showcase their paintings, photography, jewelry, metal works, sculptures, digital art, mixed media and other works of art at Market Street’s 2019 Fall Fine Arts Show while enjoying live music and participating in artist demonstrations. 

September 14 – Jazz Night with Tianna Hall – One night, three great jazz musicians in the art gallery setting of Glade Arts Foundation. Happy hour specials start at 5:30 p.m., concert starts at 7:00 p.m. Handcrafted cocktails, wine, and bar food selection available. GladeArtsFoundation.org

September 14 – Arts in the Park – Enjoy an evening with family and friends at Rob Fleming Park! Bring lawn chairs, grab a bite to eat at the food trucks and enjoy a free, live Shakespeare theatre performance of Macbeth by Upstage Theatre and The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra at 7:00 p.m.

September 18 – 5th Annual Takeaway Tourette’s Golf Tournament – Have a great time playing golf while helping the Texas Chapter of the Tourette Association, which supports the medical, educational and social needs of Texans with Tourette’s syndrome and their families. 

September 20 – Country Night at The Westin – Put your boots on and head down to The Westin for Country Night! Join us for a fantastic performance of Drywater Band and two step the night away with your favorite Country Hits. Availability and seating is limited. Must be 21 years or older. Drinks will be available for purchase. http://bit.ly/CountryNightWestin

September 20 – Dueling Pianos – Enjoy an evening of fun, laughter, comedy, great music, food and drinks with friends and family. Be ready to be entertained by the world renowned pianist Gene Keene and his guest! Happy Hour Specials start at 5:30 p.m. Handcrafted cocktails, wine, and bar food selection available.  GladeArtsFoundation.org

September 21 – Ladies Night Out, Around the World: Japan – Join CampShe for their NEW series called Around the World, First Stop Japan! Come join us on Saturday, September 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Angel Oaks Events and learn how to make sushi rolls, what sake is about, Sumo wrestling, and some jousting – just because it’s fun. The event includes drinks, dinner, prizes, games, swag bags and lots of fun!  ItsAllAboutShe.com

September 25 – 7th Annual WISE Conference – Come network with business women and listen to incredible speakers at the 2019 7th Annual WISE. Local charities Mosaics of Mercy and God’s Garage are this year’s beneficiaries that will receive a portion of the proceeds from the event. 

September 27, 28, 29 – Matilda The Musical – Matilda The Musical, performed by Class Act Productions, is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.  ClassActProductions.org

September 28 – 22nd Annual Woodlands Landscaping Solutions – Hosted by The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department, come learn how to tap into Nature at this FREE garden event!  Learn tips and tools to make your landscape a water-wise and earth-friendly oasis. http://bit.ly/WoodlandsLandscapingSolutions

September 30 – The John Cooper School’s 32nd Annual Golf Tournament – This fun-filled day of golf will feature, lunch, driving range, chipping and putting contests at 10:30 a.m., and a shotgun start at noon. A dinner and awards ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m. JohnCooper.org