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YMCA Summer Race Series for Kids and Teens Returns in 2023

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The Woodlands Family YMCA is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Summer Race Series for Kids and Teens, will once again be Presented by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands. For more than 18 years, the YMCA has hosted the Annual Kids Triathlon. Due to the popularity of this race, we are providing youth additional opportunities to enjoy the sports of swimming, biking and running. Triple the Fun.

The Woodlands Township pilots innovative wayfinding signage for pathways

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The Woodlands Township recently launched a pilot program to help residents and visitors in navigating the community’s 220 miles of hiking, biking and jogging trails and pathways.

Under the direction of the Board of Directors and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, the Township Parks and Recreation Department has installed 24 QR code signs throughout the Village of Grogan’s Mill. While traversing the pathways, users can use their smartphone to scan the QR code signage, which links to the Parks and Pathways Map, helping to identify their location on the pathway system.

Market Street hosts Mother’s Day Photo Opp

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This Mother’s Day weekend, give mom what she really wants: a beautiful family photo. Market Street is providing a lovely photo opportunity in Central Park that will create the perfect memento of her special day throughout Mother’s Day weekend, May 12 – 14, 2023.

Township pre-season pools open on Saturday, May 13

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Splash into summer at The Woodlands Township’s pre-season pools beginning Saturday, May 13, 2023. Pre-season includes eight weekend pools and one weekday pool through May 25, 2023. 

  • Pre-season Weekday Pool
    Alden Bridge Pool
    7725 Alden Bridge Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77382
    Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays: Noon to 6 p.m.; closed Mondays
  • Pre-season Weekend Pools
    Alden Bridge Pool, Bear Branch Pool, Cranebrook Pool, Creekwood Pool, Falconwing Pool, Harper's Landing Pool, Sawmill Pool, and Wendtwoods Pool
    Hours: Saturdays: Noon to 6 p.m.; Sundays: 1 to 6 p.m.

49th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour Returns

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Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston's incredible architectural history through public tours of privately-owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Tours will be held on May 6, 7, 13, and 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $45 for non-members until May 1 and then $50 after and are available online at www.galvestonhistory.org/homestour or by calling 409-765-7834. Members of Galveston Historical Foundation can purchase specially priced $40 tickets by logging into their #GalvestonHistory+ account at www.galvestonhistory.org/galvestonhistoryplus.

Avoid travel delays on May 6 during Woodforest Bank TRI

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The Woodforest Bank TRI–The Woodlands is set for Saturday, May 6, 2023, beginning at 7 a.m. The Woodforest Bank TRI is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event, featuring a field of 800 participants. 

To ensure runner and spectator safety for the event, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will be responsible for closing and re-opening lanes on streets along the race route. Residents are advised to plan accordingly during the morning hours of the event.

The Pavilion to kick off its 2023 arts season with Jewels, May 5.

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The Pavilion will kick off its arts season in glimmering fashion with the Houston Ballet performance of George Balanchine’s Jewels on May 5. Each of the three acts in this full-length ballet embody their namesake jewel through the unique musical stylings of their corresponding composer.

Sponsored by The Wortham Foundation, the unique works will create a unified evening of dance that is sure to sparkle.