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Texas Renaissance Festival to open October 3 – November 29 for its 46th Season

Huzzah! The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) is back for 2020 with all its treats for the season, and the King and Queen are anticipating your arrival! Each year over 450,000 patrons enter through the gates of the festival into a 16th Century European Village where performers immerse you in an enchantment that features 21 stages of music and stage acts, 400 shoppes, artisans, and a world tour for the taste buds. With its old-fashioned rides to its delightful bites (turkey leg, anyone?) and one-of-a-kind shopping, the Ren Fest – located just one hour north of Houston - is fun for the whole family. Season dates are Saturdays and Sundays, October 3 – November 29, 2020. 

Did somebody say DONUTS? Make plans for Friday, Sept. 25 @ noon!

Do-nut miss this opportunity to try some amazing donuts! On Friday, September 25, 2020, the donut ambulance from Hurts Donut Co. will visit The Woodlands Children’s Museum to offer one-of-a-kind pastries to visitors. With only one location in the Houston area, the museum is excited to provide this experience to the community. Donuts will be available starting at 12:00pm until sold out. 

“This is such a fun way to offer a family-friendly event,” stated Angela Colton, the museum’s Executive Director. “We had a wonderful turnout recently at our milkshake day and we thought the community would enjoy these delicious donuts, too. As a fundraiser, Hurts is generously donating a portion of their sales to the museum.

9 Reasons we LOVE The Woodlands Children’s Museum and think you will too!

The Woodlands Children’s Museum is open and ready for your family! Have you visited lately? Here are 9 reasons we LOVE the museum and why you think you will too.

1. Open play, yay!! There’s plenty to see and do at The Woodlands Children’s Museum – explore a large play house, shop the market, build with foam blocks, sit and listen to a story, and more!

2. COVID-19 Cleanliness & Accommodations - The museum is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for two sessions each day (10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm), and open on  Saturdays from 10am – noon. During the down time, the museum will be cleaned and sanitized thoroughly to ensure your family’s visit is comfortable and safe. The museum is implementing contactless temperature readings, hand sanitizer stations, and mask-wearing (for 10 and up).

3. Affordable admission. At only $7/person (or purchase a membership for a better value), visiting the museum is super easy on your wallet!

The Woodlands Family YMCA Kids Triathlon - It's a Virtual Race for 2020!

Out of an abundance of caution, this year’s annual YMCA Kids Triathlon has been transitioned into a Virtual Event for 2020. Children ages 5–15 are eligible to register and experience the fun and excitement of a triathlon. Designed for all levels, previous triathlon experience is not required. A Virtual event provides the participant all the fun swag of an in-person event, (Shirt, Bib, Finisher Medal, Results, Awards, etc.) but now they can choose the location, date and time to complete the event. No need to wake up early, worry about inclement weather, stress about finding a parking space, or spend time waiting in line! 

Presented by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the Kids Triathlon benefits the YMCA Annual Campaign, which ensures everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y. Now more than ever, the community needs the YMCA. Now more than ever, the YMCA needs the community support so we can continue to meet the needs of our community. Proceeds will help us multiply our impact in 2020.

Healing with Love - Equine Therapy and a fun farm experience!

Did you know that horses have a strong emotional sense, and just spending time with them can be SO therapeutic? It’s true! We were curious about the positive feedback Healing with Love has been receiving about their horse therapy program, so we dropped in to pay them a visit. Sharing a home with Woodway Equestrian, Healing with Love is just a short drive south of The Woodlands off FM 2978 in Tomball.

The Woodlands Children's Museum Re-opens with Milkshake Truck and More


Local children and families will, once again, have the opportunity to visit The Woodlands Children’s Museum to enjoy exhibits and special events as the museum begins to re-open later this month.
 

On Saturday, August 22, from 11am – 3pm, the museum will host the “Shake You Up” milkshake truck, along with hot dog and nacho vendors, to welcome families back to the museum while helping children celebrate the end of summer and usher back into the new school year.