Feliz Cumpleaños! It’s Carmela’s birthday, and she’s finally old enough to tag along with her big brother as he runs the family errands. Passing by the bodega and the lavanderia, Carmela picks a dandelion and makes a very important wish…

Fall fun arrives at north Houston’s City Place in October, where an exciting lineup of new and recurring programming awaits, including the unveiling the Luminous Labyrinth installation, the third annual Día de los Muertos weekend celebration, Houston City Place Marriott’s fifth anniversary kick-off party, ExxonMobil’s family-friendly car show benefitting United Way Greater Houston, a Piano on The Plaza Musical Chairs edition and a refreshing late afternoon to early evening timeslot for Your Neighborhood Farmers Market. The mostly complimentary programming takes place on and around The Plaza, the community’s central gathering place at 1250 Lake Plaza Drive – Spring, TX 77389.

Bring your little LEGO-fanatics to The LEGO Store in The Woodlands Mall in September to score a free DREAMZzz Turtle Van model!

The LEGO Store will be hosting a FREE DREAMZzz Turtle Van Minibuild Event on September 13 & 14 from 5pm - 7pm, and then again September 16 & 17 from 12pm - 2pm. Kids can build a free DREAMZzz Turtle VanModel. Limited to one per person while supplies last.

The in-store build is 42 pieces, and it's a great way to introduce your child o the world of LEGOS at no cost to you! No reservations required.

Interested in the full-scale build?

While the mini build set is not availble for purchase (it's only available for FREE at The Lego Store), you can purchase the LEGO DREAMZzz Mrs. Castillo's Turtle Van 71456, 2-in-1 Vehicle Building Set at Amazon. This 434-piece set features a party mode and a flying submarine mode, and is designed for kids ages 7 and up to play with their favorite minifigure characters: Mrs. Castillo, Mateo and Zoey. 

Happy Buidling!

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The Woodlands Township will host Patriot Day of Remembrance on Monday, September 11, 2023, from 7:30 to 8 a.m., at Central Fire Station, 9951 Grogan’s Mill Road, The Woodlands, TX 77380. The community is invited to attend the ceremony honoring the brave men and women who tragically lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Shiver Me Timbers! Ariel is set to make a splash at the upcoming Pirate ‘n Mermaid Day at The Woodlands Children’s Museum!

Mermaids, scalawags, and pirates are invited to celebrate on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 10:00am until 2:00pm.  During the event, young buccaneers can explore the museum with a treasure map and be on the lookout for hidden treasures.  The museum’s exhibits will be open for play, including The Muse art bar where children can create a unique pirate hat or mermaid mask. In the Light Lab, children can use a variety of translucent sea shells to sort, match and identify colors and shapes.

National Youth Theater (NYT) announces their upcoming production of Finding Nemo Jr., a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo. 

Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo Jr. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.