Are you looking for an out-of-this world adventure for your family this season? Experience an overnight experience at Space Center Houston located just an hour away from The Woodlands! You and your family will navigate your own space exploration journey while engaging in science, technology, and engineering activities. You'll also build rockets and explore robots!

Bring your camping gear out and setup a tent in a 10ft x 10ft space reserved for you!

Please note: All campers must be at least 5 years old.

Cost is $69.95 per person, meals included (or save 10% if you're a Space Center Houston member).

Come try out nonprofit Stronger to Serve's new program made just for you!  Your first session is FREE!

Tired of fighting to keep your preschooler happy in the jogging stroller while you try to get in a run?  Wish you had more time during the day to connect with other moms of preschoolers?

Then the STS Running Club for Moms and Minis is for you!

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-10:30am at Burroughs Park, they'll have coached group runs & core workouts just for moms (led by a certified running coach) and fun fitness for your kids (led by a kid’s fitness expert)!  And because Stronger to Serve is all about combining fitness & service, each session will conclude with kindness-focused storytime for all.

Want to have even more fun after the session?  The Wheel Kitchen, right next to the park, is offering participants a special deal on coffee and muffins and has a great outdoor seating area where you can relax and socialize while the kids run around.

Come out during the month of May for special prizes, starting with the kickoff celebration on May 11th.  All fitness levels are welcomed!

Learn more at https://www.strongertoserve.org/momsandminis or email or call Teri (teri@strongertoserve.org; 936-37-3649) with any questions.

About Stronger to Serve:
Stronger to Serve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to filling our communities with healthy, strong, compassionate leaders.  They work toward this vision by engaging kids and adults in fun fitness and meaningful service.  To learn more, visit www.strongertoserve.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@stronger2serve). Questions?:  Email info@strongertoserve.org or call Teri at 936-337-3649.

Have you seen "Cowboy Jack"? Longtime local residents John & Andrea Havard wanted to create a fun and educational show for kids that would showcase area attractions and businesses by means of a “weekly virtual field trip” via YouTube. With John dressed head to toe like a cowboy and Andrea working hard behind the camera, the duo creates a new episode once a week.

"Cowboy Jack" focuses on speaking peer-to-peer with children to develop their vocabularies while going on adventures to cover everything our community has to offer. Agility dogs diving into pools, indoor play places, The Woodlands Children’s Museum, a science lab specifically for kids, equestrian center, train museum...if your child likes it, Cowboy Jack has you covered!

The entire goal is to entertain children and encourage learning through play and exploration. Check out "Cowboy Jack" - Educational and Fun Videos for Kids on YouTube and subscribe to catch the latest episodes!

The Montgomery County Memorial Library System is delighted to remind residents that library branches are fully open for services in a safety-conscious environment. All library branches are open for a multitude of services, and no reservation is needed for a visit. Computer labs are available for individual use for up to 2 hours a day with either a regular borrower's card or the MConline digital access card. Study rooms are available for up to 2 hours a day with your library card. Reservations are needed but can be made as a walk-in or up to 24 hours in advance online at https://www.countylibrary.org/rooms.htm. WiFi is free at all library locations during regular business hours.

MCMLS remains committed to your health and safety. Seating areas are spaced to encourage social distancing. Cleaning wipes are available for use as well. Library staff can assist you in book recommendations, reference questions, and research. However, computer assistance is limited due to social distancing restrictions. Many library programs are currently available on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3hcrCh2. Check it out for the latest events as well as entertaining and informative ideas.

• Central Library- Conroe, TX: Mon.-Thu. 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM & Fri.-Sat. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• South Regional Library- The Woodlands, TX: Mon.-Thu. 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM & Fri.-Sat. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library- The Woodlands, TX: Mon.-Thu. 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM & Fri.-Sat. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• R.B. Tullis Branch Library- New Caney, TX: Mon., Tue., Thu. 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM,  Wed. 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM & Fri.-Sat. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Malcolm Purvis Library- Magnolia, TX: Mon. 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tue.-Thu. 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, & Fri.-Sat. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• R.F. Meador Library- Willis, TX: Mon. 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thu. 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, & Fri.-Sat. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Charles B. Stewart- West Branch Library- Montgomery, TX: Mon., Tue., Thu. 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wed. 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, & Fri.-Sat. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Montgomery County Memorial Library System has 7 locations throughout Montgomery County. The System houses a collection of approximately 704,357 books, audiobooks, and DVDs and access to a digital collection of 820,506 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eVideos. The Montgomery County Memorial Library System is committed to being a leading resource of information, education, culture, and recreation, contributing to life-long learning, and adapting to the community's special needs and interests.  

To connect visit:

www.countylibrary.org

facebook.com/mcmlsTX/

twitter.com/mcmls

If you think life’s a snore, try one of these TAPS events offered by Harris County and held at various locations throughout the area, including as close as Burroughs Park just minutes from The Woodlands.

I signed up for a FREE Friday Cart Cruise, and this was my view from the back of a golf cart one lovely morning a couple weeks ago! The 8-passenger golf cart was occupied by me and two of my children, and a plastic shield separated us from the driver / guide who was super friendly and shared – via the cart’s intercom system - a myriad of interesting facts about the Spring Creek Trail. On our 1-hour cruise beginning at Pundt Park in Spring, we stopped several times to learn about identifying trees, plants, markings, and tracks. My kiddos received a valuable nature lesson, and I went home with a couple of freshly picked bay leaves from the forest. 

Upcoming events through TAPS include movie night in the park, archery for children, canoeing, cart tours, kayaking, stargazing, yoga, and more!

WoodlandsMommy.com Pro Tip: Even if the event says “Waitlist Only”, don’t be discouraged. Sign up anyway! Cancellations happen very frequently and the staff are diligent about working the waitlist.

CLICK HERE to see the Harris County Precinct 4 TAPS ("Trails as Parks") events and to start signing up.