Main Event Entertainment, Inc., one of the fastest growing family entertainment brands, has partnered with Skydance Animation on a number of in-center "Luck"-themed offerings that includes free game play, lucky birthday upgrades, exclusive merch and movie inspired Shirley Temples in support of Apple Original Films' "Luck," which debuted August 5 on Apple TV+. 

On the first Saturday of each month, most Home Depot stores offers FREE hands-on, in-store workshops designed for children ages 5 - 12. No registration is required, and kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Simply show up any time between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and supervise your child as he builds the project of the month. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, and they instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.  All kids get to keep their project, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin. Participants must be accompanied by an adult at all times. CLICK HERE for more.

Ready for some caffeine and car action? The Market at City Place, located at 2120 Spring Stuebner Rd in Spring (just off the Grand Parkway), features Coffee & Cars on the first Sunday of every month. The lively automobile showcase brings the neighborhood together with standout vehicles and acclaimed Noe’s Café coffee.

Friendswood Development Company, which is best known for developing some of Houston’s signature master-planned communities including Fairfield and Kingwood, will host the Woodtrace Wilderness Kids Triathlon presented by Village Builders on Saturday, August 20, 2022 in its Tomball-area community of Woodtrace, located in Pinehurst, TX. The race, a USA Triathlon-sanctioned event, will have two designated start times: 7:30 am for ages 5 to 10 and 8:30 am for ages 11 to 15. The swim will be 100 yards for ages 5-10 and 200 yards for ages 11-15; bike ride will be 2.35 miles for 5-10 and 4.7 miles for ages 11-15; and run will be 1 mile for 5-10 and 2 miles for 11-15. This will be the fourth annual Woodtrace Wilderness Kids Triathlon.

The event’s presenting sponsor is Village Builders. Drees Custom Homes, J. Patrick Homes, LJA Engineering, Tomball Yard Greetings, Boe Creative, and Crescere Digital are also sponsoring this event. Additional sponsorships are available by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Proceeds from the event will benefit Decker Prairie Elementary School, the Tomball ISD elementary school that children living in Woodtrace attend.

“Woodtrace has a beautiful, natural aesthetic, and the community was intentionally designed for families of all ages who maintain an active lifestyle and embrace outdoor recreation,” said Michael Johnson, Friendswood Development Company Vice President of Land Development. “We want to bring families who may not be familiar with Woodtrace to our community for a great summertime event that takes full advantage of all corners of our 480+ acres, which is why the athlete participants will swim in our Recreational Center pool, bike around the neighborhood, and run on the trails around Lake Woodtrace.”

Lauren Kelly of KPRC Channel 2’s at Houston Life will serve as the race emcee. All participants will receive a race t-shirt and goodie bag, as well as a finisher medal; top female and male finishers in each age category will be presented with awards plaques. The event will conclude with a post-race party featuring prize drawings. Courtesy of Friendswood Development Company, the Smart Drinks Mobile Truck will be on-site serving complimentary natural fruit smoothies and americanos, lattes and cappuccinos to all racers and their families.

Registration is now open. Entry fee is for Ages 5-10 is $45 June 1-30 and $50 July 1-August 19. For Ages 11-15 the entry fee is $50 June 1-30 and $60 July 1-August 19.To register, please visit: WoodtraceWildernessKidsTri.com.

About Woodtrace
Located in Montgomery County, the gated community of Woodtrace by Friendswood Development Company, features an abundance of greenbelts, parks, Recreation Center, and the 23-acre Woodtrace Lake. In addition to its proximity to FM 249 and outstanding Tomball ISD schools, Woodtrace, via the Grand Parkway, offers homeowners quick access to work locations throughout the North Houston area including the ExxonMobil campus. New homes in Woodtrace are priced from the $300,000s to the $900,000s.

About USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon (USAT) is the national governing body for the multisport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, and winter triathlon in the United States. USA Triathlon is a member federation of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Triathlon Union.

Registration is now open for the 1st Annual YMCA Duathlon (Run/Bike/Run) on Saturday, August 13, 7:30am at the new Holcomb Y location. Youth, ages 7 – 15, are eligible to register and experience the fun and excitement of triathlon. It’s a morning of friendly competition and physical activity that can lead to a lifetime of fitness. The event is designed for all levels. Previous experience is not required.

Calling all Bruno lovers!! (Oh, dear me, I'm sorry! We don't talk about Bruno!) But anyways... we figured you'd want to know that Disney Concerts and Live Nation have announced the Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour is coming to The Woodlands. The Walt Disney Animation Studios Academy Award®-winning film will come to life in a one-of-a-kind concert event at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Thurday, July 28, featuring the entire feature-length film and an on-stage band celebrating all the record-breaking hit songs from the beloved soundtrack.