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Hey there, The Woodlands! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Thinking about running your village? Key 2026 filing dates you’ll need.
• What to expect at April’s Boots & Bowties Ball in The Woodlands
• How this 2026 gala in The Woodlands multiplies every donated dollar

Also on today's calendar: The Boho Market at Creekside Park in The Woodlands and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
• Saturday: Sunshine; record-tying warmth, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
• Sunday: A thundershower in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Filing for The Woodlands Township Residential Elections begins January 1 (hellowoodlands.com) — If you’ve ever thought about shaping your village’s future in The Woodlands, filing to run for Residential Design Review Committees and Village Association positions opens January 1, 2026. More than 100 volunteer seats are available, with online and in-person filing options and all voting held at The Woodlands Township Town Hall in February 2026.
   

2. Toast & Taste – Boots & Bowties Ball (papercitymag.com) — All Ears! Center is bringing its 2026 Toast & Taste – Boots & Bowties Ball to The Woodlands Country Club’s Palmer Course on April 10, 2026, supporting services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Guests can expect dinner, auctions, and an after-party in The Corral while honoring local supporters Pam and Johnny Higdon.
   

3. Fighting Hunger Feeding Hope Gala (papercitymag.com) — A major fundraiser for Montgomery County Food Bank is coming to The Woodlands Waterway Marriott on Saturday, February 7, 2026, offering residents a chance to directly support hungry neighbors. The “Through the Looking Glass” gala turns every donated dollar into up to four meals for local families, children, and seniors across Montgomery County.
   

4. Light the World Giving Machines raise funds for charities with events in Hughes Landing until Jan. 3 (hellowoodlands.com) — Light the World Giving Machines are now set up at Hughes Landing in The Woodlands, letting you swipe a card to donate meals, hygiene kits, livestock, and more to local and global charities through January 3, 2026. Interfaith of The Woodlands and other Houston-area nonprofits benefit directly, and visitors can also enjoy performances and festive activities while they give.
   

📸 Around The Woodlands

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🗓 Upcoming Events in The Woodlands

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• The Boho Market at Creekside Park Village Green in The Woodlands
  Creekside Park Village Green, 26400 Kuykendahl Rd, The Woodlands
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Grogan's Mill Farmers Market
  Grogan's Mill Shopping Center Grogan's Mill Shopping Center - The Woodlands TX 77380
  9:00 am
• The Boho Market at Creekside Park in The Woodlands
  Cold Front A/C Of The Woodlands , 26400 Kuykendahl Rd , The Woodlands
  12:00 pm
• The Woodlands Holiday Lights Ride
  Trek Bicycle The Woodlands , 4747 Research Forest Dr #145 , The Woodlands
  6:15 pm
• Texas Master Chorale: Christmas Concert
  John Wesley Church , 5830 Bermuda Dunes Drive , Houston
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 28

• Workout with Vuori The Woodlands x ISI Elite Training
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce , 9595 six pines Dr, Unit #820 , The Woodlands
  10:00 am
• Open Sundays (2nd and 4th)
  Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. , 6318 FM 1488 Suite 110 , Magnolia
  12:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Songwriters Festival
  The Woodlands® Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton , 2301 N Millbend Dr , The Woodlands
  3:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• High Noon Countdown
  The Woodlands Children's Museum , 4775 W Panther Creek Dr #280 , The Woodlands
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Kid's Night Out
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce , 26400 Kuykendahl Rd #C190 , The Woodlands
  5:30 pm
• Friday Night FUN
  Flips Gymnastics , 27320 Robinson Rd , Oak Ridge North
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Self-Care Saturday
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce , 14368 Perry Road , Conroe
  8:30 am
• The Boho Market at Creekside Park in The Woodlands
  Creekside Park , 26400 Kuykendahl Road , The Woodlands
  12:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

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