THE WOODLANDS, TX (October 27, 2009) – The Woodlands once again will be the great destination for holiday fun as the 27th Annual Lighting of the Doves, International Winter On The Waterway (iWOW), The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center and Donoho’s Jewellers Winter Wonderland returns on Saturday, November 21.
27th Annual Lighting of the Doves
The 27th Annual Lighting of the Doves on Saturday, November 21 officially kicks off the 2009 holiday season. This year’s festival will be highlighted with interactive booths and games, ice carving competition, snow play area, amazing fireworks, balloon artists, face painters, inflatables and so much more. Enjoy an amazing evening filled with live music and entertainment for the entire family by Needfire, Houston Coral Showcase and other holiday entertainment. Don’t forget to check out Santa, as he makes his grand entrance in a dazzling, decorated boat from along The Woodlands Waterway® at 6:30 pm.
Presented by the Community Associations of The Woodlands, the 27th Annual Lighting of the Doves will take place at Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, from 2 pm – 7 pm.
Admission to the festivities is free and open to the public.
www.LightingOfTheDoves.com
International Winter On The Waterway (iWOW)
In conjunction with the 27th Annual Lighting of the Doves, International Winter On The Waterway (iWOW) will also take place at Town Green Park on Saturday, November 21 from 2 pm – 7 pm.
With its “street fair” atmosphere, iWOW showcases the holiday traditions from Japan, Panama, the United States and a myriad of other countries at exhibits along the banks of The Woodlands Waterway®.
From foods, arts & crafts, to music and entertainment, iWOW is certain to add an international flavor to The Woodlands holiday celebrations. Entertainment will include the Cass Irish Dancers, Yosakoi, La Tempestad, among others. Admission to this festival is free.
www.iWOWinTheWoodlands.com
The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center
The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center, presented by Jaguar and Land Rover Houston North, will open daily beginning Saturday, November 21. In conjunction with the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 14th Annual Children’s Festival, The Ice Rink will debut a pre-opening on November 14 and 15.
As the largest seasonal outdoor ice rink in the Southwest, The Ice Rink will remain open through January 18, 2010.
Located at the northeast corner of Lake Robbins and Six Pines Drive, The Ice is open Monday through Thursday, 3 pm – 9 pm; Friday, 3 pm – 11 pm; Saturday, 10 am – 11 pm; and Sunday, noon until 7 pm. Weekday tickets are $9.50 for adults and $5 for children five and over (includes $2.50 skate rentals). Weekend tickets are $10.50 for adults and $6 for children 5 and over (includes $2.50 skate rentals).
Visitors can also pick up a $2 off admission coupon at Which Wich Superior Sandwiches in The Woodlands and specific events. Also, visit Fidelity Investments in The Woodlands for a Buy One Get One Free coupon. For periodic updates, visit:
www.TheWoodlandsIceRink.com
Donoho’s Jewellers Winter Wonderland
Donoho’s Jewellers Winter Wonderland features illuminated holiday scenes and storybook displays surrounding The Ice Rink. Visitors can wander through the fantasyland of magical, lighted toy soldiers, elves, doves, musical angels and snowmen from dusk until 11 pm beginning November 21 through January 4, 2010.
www.TheWoodlandsWinterWonderland.com
Free parking is available at the Green, Yellow and Orange lots on Timberloch Place.
The holiday events in The Woodlands are made possible because of the following sponsors: Donoho’s Jewellers, Community Associations of The Woodlands, Jaguar Land Rover Houston North, Coca-Cola, Silver Eagle Distributors, Waste Management, Hubbell and Hudson Market & Bistro, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, Fidelity Investments, The Strong Law Firm, Planet Ford, CenterPoint Energy, Collision Collections, Wright’s Printing, Spectrum Events, St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital, University of Phoenix, Hodges Collision Center, Woodforest National Bank, Mellisa Ray Insurance Agency, The Woodlands Young Learners Academy, CB&I, The Woodlands Development Company, Cinemark, Texas Home & Theaters, Ridgway Printing, Sunny 99.1, The Courier, The Villager, Houston Community Newspapers, reviewit Magazine, Woodlands Family Magazine, Woodlands Lifestyles & Homes, and The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center.
For complete information on all holiday events, please visit www.HolidayInTheWoodlands.com or call 281-363-2447. |
