Downtown Conroe is aglow with holiday cheer, offering festive sights, local shopping, and special events perfect for celebrating the season. Whether you're admiring the lights or searching for one-of-a-kind gifts, there’s still time to soak in the magic of the holidays in this charming historic district.
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The holiday season is well underway in old downtown Conroe, and you can still enjoy the magic it can offer. Take a walk through Heritage Park to see the big Christmas tree. Along Main, Simonton, and Thompson streets, look up at the sparkling lights on the roofs and in the shop windows.
At 127 Simonton Street, the Conroe Art League's "Christmas Is for Giving" exhibit has unique gifts for the holiday season. The show runs until January 4 and has handmade items by local artists that cost $150 or less. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
You can find trendy clothes and accessories at Mod Boutique, Main Street Merchants, and Sweet Texas Treasures, as well as classic items and one-of-a-kind items at Mimi's on Main and Conroe Central Market.
Deals on food are another part of the holiday mood. For a fun getaway, Margaritaville Lake Conroe's License to Chill and LandShark restaurants offer deals on dinner and drinks. The hotels are also cheaper.
Mark your calendars for future events, such as “A Tribute to the Carpenters” at the Crighton Theatre on January 4 (Saturday). Tickets can be bought at CrightonTheatre.org. Max Zawacki's comedy show at the Owen Theatre on Friday, December 27, at 7:30 p.m. will make you laugh all night. You can buy tickets at ConroeConjuring.com.
Get a feel for the holiday spirit and love in downtown Conroe before the fun ends.
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Conroe ISD will open an application process to fill a vacant board seat following the resignation of Trustee Tiffany Nelson, who stepped down to run for the State Board of Education. Trustees opted for an appointment rather than a special election, citing cost and timing concerns.
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Community groups, libraries, and local venues across the Conroe area are hosting a range of holiday and early-January events, including family-friendly activities, live-music celebrations, and a regional wedding expo.
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Conroe officials approved a $10.6 million budget for the city-owned Hyatt Regency Hotel and Convention Center for 2026, but projections show the property will not turn a profit or meet upcoming debt service requirements, raising continued concerns about the city’s financial exposure.