The Pavilion is the summer home of Houston Symphony and hosts a special outdoor Children's Festival annually. SplashTown Offers family entertainment with over 40 rides, slides, chutes and lagoons on 50 shaded acres. SplashTown is located just south of The Woodlands on the east side of I-45. Woodlands area is home to the Shell Houston Open PGA Golf Tournament, played annually on the Tournament Players Course. This golf tournament attracts professional golfers from around the world as well as nearly 250,000 spectators.
Golfers can also find a multitude of golfing opportunities on the area golf courses.
The Texas Renaissance Festival held for seven weekends beginning in October, turns the clock back to the 1600s and includes a 50 acre village with more than 250 craft shops, authentic food from the period, shopping, charters and exhibits. This festival is held in nearby Plantersville for seven weekends beginning in October. Old Town Spring Located just minutes south of The Woodlands is Old Town Spring with over 150 quaint shops, restaurants, and galleries in a small early century setting. Old Town Spring is also home to the annual Texas Crawfish Festival held each spring and Home for the Holidays Festival every November.