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Free Cart Cruises and outdoor adventures in Harris County!

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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.

The Woodlands named Best City to Live in America

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The Woodlands has garnered one of the most prestigious rankings in its history as it was named the Best City to Live in America, according to Niche.com.

The No. 1 ranking from Niche, the leading platform connecting students and families with colleges and schools, is among 228 cities and 18,516 towns and neighborhoods nationwide. Niche released its 2021 Best Places to Live rankings today.

Pack Your Flip Flops and Head to Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe

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As we approach the end of winter and emerge from an unseasonably cold season in the Lone Star State, students and families are undoubtedly looking forward to a little fun in the sun during Spring Break. 

An easy car ride from The Woodlands area, Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston offers the perfect place to relax and unwind or discover a Texas-sized adventure.

Have a look at The Woodlands Christian Academy!

It feels like home.

I genuinely expected it to feel like many things, but not home. The Woodlands Christian Academy – an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school for grades K-12 in The Woodlands - is warm and vibrant and unpretentious and, just… in a word… lovely.

That energy I feel on campus. How would I describe it? On a beautiful day, “The Grove” serves as a secure space for eager students to congregate at picnic tables with friends or to leaf through a textbook. Younger ones revel in the school’s expansive, open playground that’s worthy of its own park. Strong athletics. Performing & fine arts. Mission projects. Class trips and retreats. Author visits. Nutritious, chef-prepared meals.

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Editor's Review: Brookwood Store

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My visit to the Brookwood Store became the most pleasant shopping experience I had last week! Have you visited? The pop-up shop is open 10am - 5pm Tuesdays thru Saturdays and is located at 2025 Hughes Landing across the parking lot from Whole Foods. When I popped in, a treasure trove of high-quality handcrafted soaps, body creams, candles, decorative art, food products, and plants welcomed me in to gleefully spend the $50 gift card I’d received for Christmas.

SPONSORED: Get your tickets for Annie and Newsies presented by NYT!

National Youth Theater announces their upcoming productions of Annie and Disney’s Newsies, The Musical. Gather your family and friends and come watch little orphan Annie and the other girls in the orphanage, and a band of teenaged "newsies" strike against unfair conditions and fight for what's right.

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The talented cast of Annie, comprised of ages 8-19, presents the show April 9-11 at Concordia Lutheran High School located at 700 E. Main Street in Tomball. The directorial team includes director Aimee Bowles, assistant director Holly Jasso, vocal director David Horn, choreographer Carla Prescott, and directing intern Jaylyn Richards.

Performances:

  • Friday, April 9 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 11 at 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. 

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The talented cast of Newsies, comprised of ages 13-19, presents the show April 16-18 at Concordia Lutheran High School located at 700 E. Main Street in Tomball. The directorial team includes director Erica Gallegos, assistant director Kristi Vaughn, vocal director Lisa Morales, and choreographer Jenny Moyado.

Performances:

  • Friday, April 16 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 17 at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 18 at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. 

Tickets can be purchased online at nationalyouththeater.org/ticketing. Online tickets are $15; at the door tickets are $18; and groups of 15+ are $12.