Summertime is the ideal time for outdoor playtime in The Woodlands! The days are longer and there's no school, so the fun can begin early in the day and stretch to the later hours of the evening. Take advantage of this special season by making sure your son has access to plenty of toys and activities to help prolong his time spent playing in the outdoors. Yep, I know... our summer months are SUPER HOT. But kids need to run around, sweat, get dirty, and get their Vitamin D. (Just be sure to supervise their playtime and keep them well hydrated.)
Reading with your pre-kindergarten child is rewarding and fun! What a great way to prepare for kindergarten and a lifetime of reading! Experts say that kids who hear a lot of language do better in school. Of course, you should talk to your child throughout the day, sing songs, play rhyming games, and more. But also, READ!! Reading is one of the best ways to hear language.
In the summetime, a Creative Alliteration Schedule keeps us on track and adds variety to our daily schedules. Here's a link to the alliteration schedule I like to use.
We're quite a few days into summer break now, and we started our week by pulling out the sewing machine. We finished 1 of the 4 bags we set out to create for "Make Something Monday" this week. (I'm hoping my other girls will be ready to make theirs by the weekend. They weren't quite feeling up to it on Monday.) This project was supposed to be a Boho Beach Bag, but because of the fabrics my daughter chose (one was flannel), it looks like more of a cozy overnight bag.
For so many years, I've wanted to try out a KiwiCo Crate, and I finally did it! It was a hit with my 9-year-old daughter, and I am sorry that it took us SO LONG to delve into the world of these fun crate activities! We made probiotic buddy stuffies, homemade goo, and delicious kofta, and we learned a lot about how bacteria works plus played word games and more. Still on our to-do-list from our crate is the making of homemade yogurt and frozen yogurt, which we plan to do the first week of summer break.
Score big this summer with the all-new Summer Season Pass! Enjoy 2 free games of bowling, free shoe rental, arcade play, food and beverage discounts, and more - every day!
Download the May-August 2024 PLAY book that includes all the exciting, organized activities and camps for your family.
The Woodlands Township Action Guide
Download the Summer 2024 Action Guide for The Woodlands Township. Summer camps, educational programs for ages preschool through adults, special events, and more.
YMCA Kids & Teens Summer Race Series
Swim+Bike+Run = FUN! Triathlons/Duathlons happening in June, July, and August.
Regal is offering $1 G and PG movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11:00am.
$3+tax every Monday and Wednesday, June 24 - August 14
Free movies, open seating, no registration needed. Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30am.
Free Showings at 10:00am and 11:00am on Wednesdsays and Thursdays, June 5 - August 1.
$3 admission, Mondays - Thursdays at 10:30am
Movies in the Park (Conroe)
Free movies at Heritage Place (500 Metcalf St, Conroe). Concessions available for purchase.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free summer concerts, children's theater, and family shows all summer long. Summer 2024 lineup includes Motown, Express Children's Theatre, Houston Symphony, Shakespeare Festival, and more.
Rock the Row - 2024 dates TBA
Experience Hughes Landing on scenic Lake Woodlands with live music Thursday evenings! Rock the Row features local and regional bands playing a variety of favorites from pop and rock to soul during the summer. 7-9pm.
Enjoy live music from incredible local bands every first and third Friday from 6-8PM May-July! Free admission and open to the public.

You don’t have to engage in ALL the crazy-cool happenings going on around town to have a wonderful, meaningful time with your family this season. Perhaps you prefer a more laid-back approach. Maybe you don’t have a partner to help you corral a couple of rowdy kids through a sea of other families. You could be low on cash, low on energy, or both. Or even more, maybe your idea of fun is just a slower paced, quieter time connecting with your child.