Sometimes you just want an easy dinner to pick up – to take to a concert in the park, to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on a performing arts night when outside food is allowed, or simply to bring back home without dirtying up your pots and skillets. When your family needs something fast, filling, and fuss-free (but more elevated than "fast food"), these local spots have you covered.

These kinds of family meal deals are also great options when picking up dinner to drop off for a new mom, a senior neighbor, or anyone you'd like to bless with a comforting meal! Remember to ask for paperware, serving utensils, and plasticware to make clean-up a breeze!

*Prices as of July 2025, subject to change.

City Place, a dynamic business and lifestyle hub in north Houston, is excited to announce a new partnership with Young Audiences of Houston, the region’s leading arts-in-education non-profit. Launching in July, this collaboration will introduce kid-friendly weekly activities on City Place’s central waterfront Plaza (1250 Lake Plaza Dr, Spring, TX), further enhancing the area’s already robust calendar of mostly complimentary, family-oriented events. This partnership reflects the commitment by both organizations to making art and culture more accessible to communities beyond Houston’s urban core.

These programs require no advanced registration. Just show up and participate!

It's raining, or maybe it's just too doggone hot to be outdoors. Or maybe it's too cold (who knows – it IS Texas, after all). Or - the air quality (pollen) is just too outrageous.

Either way, the Woodlands Mall can be a great alternative to your usual kid-friendly spots around town. After you find a parking space and unload the kids, the rest is golden.

There is plenty for a child ages 2 to 12 years old to explore and enjoy at our mall! And for you, mom, there are nursing lounges, family bathrooms, stroller rentals, and an abundance of stores and goodies to make the visit with kids pleasant for everyone.

When it comes to youth sports in The Woodlands, few names carry the weight and consistency of Coach Deon – now widely known as The Woodlands' Most Dedicated Coach. If you are looking for a program that builds more than just basketball skills, you will want to know about the evolution of his training philosophy and the powerful impact it is making on players and families throughout our community.

School's back in session... well almost! There's still for one final road trip before the bell rings!

It's okay that you haven't been planning this getaway for months. Be spontaneous, and take your crew on a weekend escape to one of the Texas cities listed below. A last-minute vacation will energize everyone for the upcoming school year and serve to ease any summertime disappointements. You're also bound to find some end-of-summer deals!

These great places are all a short drive away, so gas up and get going!