Lava Island is "redefining fun" in Panther Creek with its first Texas opening. Lava Island is expected to open in The Woodlands early next year. Published Date: October 8, 2026, 2:55 PM EDT Lava Island is set to open in The Woodlands early next year. This is the Tuscon, AZ location. (Image credit: Lava Island Facebook) Lava Island is coming to Texas! The indoor playground has three locations opening in the Lone Star State this fall, winter, and early next year. Lava Island is expected to open in The Woodlands, serving the Greater Houston area and its visitors by early next year, according to Community Impact. Lava Island will debut in Houston within the Panther Creek Village Center at 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive. What Now Houston briefly spoke with Lava Island Chief Executive Officer Chase Terwilliger, who confirmed the opening. Unfortunately, Terwilliger was unable to share further details by the time of this publication. "When we created Lava Island, it wasn't just about building a playground - it was about solving the challenges we faced as parents," the Lava Island website reads. "We envisioned a place where siblings of all ages, from toddlers to teens, could share the joy of play and strengthen family bonds." Lava Island is an indoor play oasis and family fun park that originated in Aurora, Colorado, in 2018 by the Henderson family, specifically co-founders Celeste Henderson and Boyd Henderson. It was designed as an active indoor play oasis for all ages, featuring trampolines, climbing walls, ninja courses, and a signature "volcano" slide. The brand grew from its single original location into a multi-state footprint with plans for dozens of additional U.S. properties. There are now a total of 14 Lava Island indoor playground locations, including open parks and spots marked as coming soon on the official Lava Island website. Lava Island will open its first Texas playground in Lewisville this Fall before debuting in the Greater Houston area in early 2027. What Now also reached out to Executive Vice President of Operational Systems, Brandon Bullough, to find out more about expansion plans. But Whatnow Media Group did not hear back by the time of publication. Lava Island is anticipated to debut in Houston within the Panther Creek Village Center at 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive by early 2027. (This is a developing story. As more information is made available, Whatnow Media Group will update this article. Stay tuned!) Love its content? Add WhatNow as a preferred source on Google to see more of its trusted coverage when you search. Be the first to know. From new restaurant openings to exciting retail launches and real estate insights, be the first to know what's happening in Houston Regional Reporter Candese Charles first fell in love with journalism in the second grade, when she started the Charles Gazette. Since then, her career as a journalist has taken her to TV screens in New Orleans, the Bay Area, and Las Vegas. She believes that a good story has the power to change the world or at least change the way you think about food. Food is a love language for her, as both her father and brother are chefs. Originally from Los Angeles, after a trek across the country for her career as a TV news reporter, she's happy to call North Las Vegas home. When she's not writing about the hottest and newest restaurants, she's spending time with her family, catching concerts and music festivals, or brunching with her besties. She's excited to bring you a delicious bite of the next big restaurant.