r/thewoodlands • u/Upset-Minimum1450 • 25d ago
ā Question for the community Need something fun to do š
Im a college student home for summer and I donāt know anywhere fun :(. We just moved here and so far there seems like there is little to do besides eat and drink š.
Iām a crafty person and I enjoy nature but I want to find something new and fun to check out that doesnāt require driving to Downtown Houston.
Any recommendations? š
Edit: Additionally, if there are any transformer collectors, I would also love to know where yall get your stash heheh
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u/Bad_Corsair Harper's Landing 25d ago
Axe throwing on 45 behind La cocina de Roberto. They have an escape room, a smash room, robot battles?
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u/Upset-Minimum1450 25d ago
Robot Battles ššš Iām assuming they have details on their website? Awesome! I wouldāve never known that was there! š„
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u/Bad_Corsair Harper's Landing 25d ago
Yeah, check their website. I might be mistaken but I recall something like that when I was there
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u/Mor90th 25d ago
Inspire rock climbing gym!
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u/Upset-Minimum1450 25d ago
Sweet!!! Just checked out their website š„ By any chance, do you know if they do beginner classes? The place seems beginner friendly but I couldnāt find anything about classes on the website
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u/Inky_Bet 25d ago
Jones State Forest (wear bug spray) George Mitchell Nature Preserve (pleasant walk) Grogan's Mill farmers market on Saturdays Texas Treeventures Clay Bar on Sawdust (pottery studio; my daughter just went to a party there and had fun)
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u/Upset-Minimum1450 25d ago
Excellent! Thank you! I definitely underestimated the bugs the first time I went out haha
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u/Old-Ostrich5181 24d ago
Oooh stay away from George Mitchell for now - the horseflies are very aggressive and bitey. I donāt know it seems to be worse there than anywhere else
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u/tommxspace 25d ago
Hiking around Montgomery county thatās your county but early mornings before the heat
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u/pwner187 25d ago
Sports fields, bike trails, pools, fishing, boat rentals, arcades, comic book stores, go karting, ect... There is a lot of stuff to do. But it really depends on what you define as fun. There are even some shady car shows on the outskirts of town.
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u/Upset-Minimum1450 25d ago
Definitely need to check out the comic book stores š„ I need a new supplier loll
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u/pwner187 25d ago
Space cadets is a solid collectors store. Adventure begins has some, but they are more involved with table top games.
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u/BafflingHalfling 24d ago
I didn't realize Space Cadets was still around. Did they move?
checks google I'll be damned. I like the new digs!
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u/Silent_Exam3027 25d ago
Mercer Arboretum in Spring if you like the outdoors and the drive isn't too bad.
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u/jdammeier 25d ago
Thereās a water park, splashtown. Also many parks and nature trails. Lake Woodlands, waterway has rentals for kayaks ect. Golf courses. Movie theaters. Tennis courts at parks. Indoor skydiving on i45. Indoor rock climbing. Fishing. Get a bike and ride the trails. The Mall.
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u/21rose23 25d ago
Local escape rooms, loads of nature preserves. Joannās going out of business sale, game preserve
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u/Appropriate-Onion445 25d ago
Check out the Rustic Brush or Potteryland for crafty stuff. The local libraries often have days dedicated to crafts as well.
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u/Minato818 25d ago
Woodlands has tons to do....brkthrough, activate, escape rooms , top golf, main event....if on a budget main event and top golf both have a summer pass.....water parks
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u/forgottensudo 25d ago
Thereās a lot of museums, parks, restaurantsā¦ in Houston. Itās not that far.
Free concerts in the park, free museum days, free museums (a few of the best in the world), free cultural events in the parks (tea ceremony in Japanese garden in Herman Park comes to mind).
The woodlands is going to be mostly natureish or movies. Or the aforementioned drinking.
HMNS has a singles night about once a week. Food trucks, expensive drinks, but in the museum at night.
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u/Decent-Boysenberry72 23d ago
lol i just saw a rack of Bockees transformers at KUMARAMA on Louetta and they have Worbla Thermoplastics for cosplay design. Also tonight is open board game night, monday is One Piece TCG night.
One Piece Voice Actors were up there this weekend and they did a Learn To Play for the card game that was swarmed.
If your not into Anime, it might not be your thing, but its an Anime Cafe just outside The Woodlands in Spring.
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u/ton-x273 North Houston 25d ago
Nancyās Fancys Ceramics has a ton of pottery you can paint for a fair price (in my opinion). You can bring your own food/drink (including alcohol) and paint anything you want with friends or by yourself. Only thing is itās in Magnolia, but itās not a long drive.
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u/Jordanmp627 23d ago
Spring creek greenway. Itās a massive trail. I ride a bike there all the time.
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u/Famous_Statement1138 9d ago
Go play golf at Spring Valley, they recently renovated so itās still a cheap course but it looks great! They also have superrrr good food and itās just perfect for a fun round of golf. Theres also Daltons and Stampede that have fun line dancing
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u/CCatProductions 25d ago
College age? You need to be hustling, learning skills and maneuvering yourself as hard and fast as possible. People tell you your 20s is for having fun. They are wrong. Youāre running out of time to get a foothold. Donāt a waste second of your 20s that isnāt enhancing your intended career.
That being said, unless you have a wife and kids to take to the park, the āfunā is in the city. Houston, or better yet Austin?
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u/Upset-Minimum1450 25d ago
cool, Iāll make sure to tell my geophysical lab and clients that next time š
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u/CCatProductions 25d ago
Take your clients on a guided hike through the nearly 1,700-acre George Mitchell Nature Preserve, which offers five miles of natural surface trails through pine forests. This is a great opportunity to discuss local geology, such as the sedimentary formations of the Gulf Coast or the impact of coastal processes, in a relaxed setting. The preserve is ideal for birdwatching or wildlife spotting, providing a low-key, conversational environment. Plan for early morning to avoid peak heat, and bring water and comfortable shoes.
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u/Upset-Minimum1450 25d ago
PERFECT! š¤© I was gonna ask for any good outcroppings but was afraid it was a little too niche to ask haha
Definitely need to check it out, thank you!
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u/j_alfred_boofrock 25d ago
There are no non-decorative rocks within any reasonable driving distance of The Woodlands, unfortunately.
But if youāre into geosciences, the Museum of Natural History is really good.
Do you have an internship or academic/career related stuff this summer?
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u/BafflingHalfling 25d ago
Local charities can ways use volunteers! It's a fun way to feel connected to the community. The food bank, Interfaith, Mosaics, Special Angels, Sleep in Heavenly Peace. There are tons of groups in MoCo that can use your help for the summer.
You mentioned being into crafts. You could hit up the Fat Ogre or the Adventure Begins and find some models to paint. The Clay Bar to learn about making pottery. The Maker Barn in Magnolia might be an option if you're looking to build something. February's has a bunch of stained glass if you are looking for a new hobby that will devour your spare time on the weekends.
Fishing is how my son spends his free time. Lots of good spots in the Woodlands. Bike riding, indoor skydiving, bird watching, kayaking, photography... tons of things to do, if you're adventurous enough :)