THE WOODLANDS, Texas --The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Parks & Recreation Department of the Community Associations of The Woodlands are producing a new event series on Friday and Saturday nights at Waterway Square. Beginning Friday, July 31, 2009, Summer Nights, Waterway Lights will feature a variety of entertainers from 6 to 8 p.m. The series will run every Friday and Saturday night thru September 19.

The weekend series will feature jugglers, mimes, face painters, stilt walkers, balloonists, magicians, and/or caricaturists. The Saturday events will also feature live entertainment from a variety of musical duos.

"We are pleased to bring this new event to Waterway Square as it is becoming a popular place for residents and visitors alike to enjoy," said Nick Wolda, president of The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Waterway Square is becoming iconic in The Woodlands Town Center and is a very important public space for residents and visitors. The Fountains choreographed to music and lights are unique in the Greater Houston region and one of the reasons why The Woodlands is such an incredible town in which to live and visit."

Chris Nunes, director of Parks and Recreation for the Community Associations of The Woodlands, said, "The Parks and Recreation Department is looking forward to being an active partner in the development of Waterway Square as a destination for residents and visitors to The Woodlands. Summer Nights, Waterway Lights is just the kickoff to what is planned for Waterway Square in the coming months."

Parking is available at 24 Waterway Parking Garage and the corner lot at Timberloch Place and Waterway Avenue for a minimal cost.

For directions and more information, about the event, please call 281 363-2447.