# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Lighting of the Doves - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm โ€“ Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ Town Green Park Saturday, November 21, 2026 3 to 8 p.m. The Lighting of the Doves Festival is a long-standing tradition in The Woodlands that signifies the start of the holiday season in the community. Symbolizing peace during the holidays, the ceremonial illumination of the giant doves has attracted thousands of visitors each year. The Festival includes traditional and international performances, showcasing the cultural diversity of The Woodlands and holiday traditions celebrated around the world. Featuring snow play areas, vendor booths, childrenโ€™s activities and strolling entertainment, Lighting of the Doves culminates with a special appearance by Santa Claus arriving by sleigh down The Woodlands Waterway and a dazzling fireworks display. ๐—™๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐ŸŽˆ Balloon Art - Free ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Craft Activities with The Woodlands Children's Museum - Free (while supplies last) ๐ŸŽจ Face Painting - Free ๐ŸŽต Live Entertainment on 2 Stages ๐Ÿคก Strolling Entertainment โ„๏ธ Snow Play Areas and Snow Slides - $5 wristband required for access. Wristbands can be purchased onsite at the event with cash or credit card. Please be advised if paying with cash, change will not be available. ๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž 3 to 5 p.m. - TBD 5 p.m. - Live Music by Cold Shot (Variety) 7 p.m. - Holiday Greetings, Santa's Arrival๐ŸŽ…, Lighting of the Doves๐Ÿ•Š & Fireworks๐ŸŽ† 8 p.m. - Event Concludes ๐ŸŽ… Santa Sponsored by Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž 3 to 6:20 p.m. - TBD 6:20 p.m. - Ice Carvers 7 p.m. - Stage Dark for Santa Festivities at Celebration Stage *All times and entertainment subject to change. ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฟ? Applications are due Friday, October 30, 2026. For more details and to apply to be a vendor, visit our website at https://bit.ly/47YO9Mu. ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด Free parking will be available in the green, orange, yellow, blue and white lots along Timberloch Place and Grogan's Mill Road. ADA parking is available at 2101 Lake Robbins Drive with a valid placard or plate for access to this parking lot. ------------------------------------------------------ โš ๏ธ ๐—œ๐— ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—”๐—ก๐—ง ๐——๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—–๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—œ๐— ๐—˜๐—ฅ Please be aware of scams and duplicate/fake events created by people not associated with The Woodlands Township. Recent scams include, but are not limited to, vendor opportunities from people pretending to be associated with the Township, live stream and other harmful links and people selling fake event tickets. Always ensure that the event is โ€œHOSTED BYโ€ an official Township page before engaging with the event listing. These include The Woodlands Township, The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation, Texas TreeVentures or Riva Row Boat House. If you believe an event posting to be a duplicate/fake Township event, please report it by notifying the Township and also reporting it directly to Facebook - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/spring/2026-lighting-of-the-doves/200030737947409 - **Event Categories**: Nonprofit, Festivals, Music, Art, fine-arts, Entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Spring - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Town Green Park - **lat**: 30.162023569829 - **long**: -95.46616869436 - **full address**: Town Green Park, 2101 Lake Robbins Dr, Spring, TX 77380-1152, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Lighting of the Doves - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9733f3863addb9689d315f3964bcb2b36b78db2ed090282caa4cab6eb7329eea-rimg-w1200-h676-dc080818-gmir?v=1790359209 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Lighting of the Doves being held? - **A:** 2026 Lighting of the Doves takes place on Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Town Green Park, 2101 Lake Robbins Dr, Spring, TX 77380-1152, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Lighting of the Doves? - **A:** 2026 Lighting of the Doves is organized by The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation a rating of 1/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Lighting of the Doves is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Spring, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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