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Children's Museum Fun Summer Vibes Lineup + Tix

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Are you ready?  Children’s Museum Houston is counting down the days until the school year is over and your mind can come out to play!  The Museum will reopen on Tuesday, June 8, with “Fun Summer Vibes” - a “tropi-cool” paradise destination for families to chill out and switch to vacay mode.  You’ve been waiting a whole year for this.  Now is the time to celebrate summer!  Timed entry tickets are now available for purchase.  

FUN SUMMER VIBES PROGRAMMING

Get away and soak in the fun during the Museum’s splish-splashing, flip-flopping “Fun Summer Vibes.”  Embark on a daily escapade filled with thrills, interactive activities, live demonstrations, and performances, including: 

Let the Good Vibes Roll
Tuesday, June 8
Saturday, June 12

  • Strolling juggler, from 10 a.m. to noon
  • Magic show with Jamie Salinas, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
  • DJ Ryan dance party, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chill Out
Wednesday, June 16

  • Cool science demos, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Freedom Fest
Saturday, June 19

  • Spoken word artist Vascola Stoney – history of Juneteenth, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
  • DJ Ryan dance party, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kidpendence Day
Saturday, July 3

  • Captain America, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

STEAM Xtreme
Saturday, July 10

  • Cool science demos, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Dog Days of Summer
Saturday, July 17

  • Texas Six Steppers dancing dogs, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
  • Faithful Paws therapy dogs, at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

I Scream for Ice Cream
Saturday, July 24

  • Juggler show, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
  • National Ice Cream Day food science demos, at noon.

Marvel Mania
Saturday, July 31

  • Black Panther, Captain Marvel and Spider-Man, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunny Days Ahead
Saturday, Aug. 7

In partnership with Consulate-General of Japanese in Houston

  • Tanabata Japanese Star Festival, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
  • Japanese origami and Tanzaku workshops, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Be Our Guest
Saturday, Aug. 14

  • Princess Party with Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Moana and Tiana, at 11 and 1 p.m.

Innovation Nation
Saturday, Aug. 21

  • Cool science demos, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

And the Vibes Go On
Saturday, Aug. 28
Saturday, Sept. 4

  • Tot*Tunes on Tour, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

“Fun Summer Vibes” Workshops

BASF Kids’ Lab

Every Friday, at noon, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.

  • June 4, Operation Filtration
  • June 11, Candy Loves Chemistry
  • June 18, Chemistry is Bananas
  • June 25, Energy Loves Produce
  • July 2, pHun Factor
  • July 9, Playful Polymers
  • July 16, Sink or Float
  • July 23, The Great Chemistry Caper
  • July 30, The Rainbow Connection
  • 6, We Dig Soil
  • 13, Operation Filtration
  • 20, Candy Loves Chemistry
  • 27, Chemistry is Bananas
  • 3, Playful Polymers

The Museum will be open from Tuesday through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Free Family Night Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.)  Don’t forget to book you visit in advance as the Museum will be operating at a limited capacity. 

The museum is adhering to CDC cleaning and safety guidelines – requesting face masks for those who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine, maintaining 6-feet of social distance, booking timed entries and more.  A complete list of health and safety practices are available on the website at www.cmhouston.org

SPONSORED: Best in Class Grand Re-Opening

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Was your child bored in school this year? Do you wish he/she had been challenged more? Or perhaps you simply desire for your child’s mind to be engaged in a fun, nurturing environment.
 
Best in Class Education Center, located at 375 Sawdust Rd in The Woodlands, is excited to welcome students back onto their campus and help get learning back on track! The business is now re-opened for in-person services, and they’re excited to bring a fun-filled Summer Camp experience to rising 1st – 5th graders.
 
This year's Summer Camp is geared towards S.T.E.A.M.(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and is designed to unlock the potential in future scientists, artists, and engineers by sparking creativity, innovation and problem solving skills. Class sizes are small, and space is very limited, so CLICK HERE to register today.

State Fare Kitchen & Bar is coming to Hughes Landing in The Woodlands

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State Fare Kitchen & Bar, a full-service restaurant specializing in upbeat southern cuisine, will open its third location in late 2021 in Hughes Landing®, a 79-acre award-winning, mixed-use destination in The Woodlands®. State Fare Kitchen & Bar will be situated at Restaurant Row overlooking 200-acre Lake Woodlands at 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 200.

State Fare’s Texas-inspired menu features more than 70 fresh, made-from-scratch items, along with a larger-than-life brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays. Filling a niche for southern cuisine and brunch, the restaurant showcases a patio with an outdoor fire pit, perfect to enjoy happy hour and live music from the seasonal Rock the Row concert series at Hughes Landing.

“State Fare Kitchen & Bar has a unique culinary flair that cannot be found in any other local restaurant brand. I’m excited to share that and be a part of The Woodlands community. The Hughes Landing location is a first-class development that perfectly aligns with our brand and vision,” said Omar Khan, President and CEO of Culinary Khancepts.

The design will be led by Gensler Houston, the same architect for State Fare Kitchen & Bar in Sugar Land where the concept won the Best New Prototype Award from restaurant development + design (rd+d) magazine. 

“We are pleased to welcome State Fare Kitchen & Bar to our selection of dining establishments at Restaurant Row in Hughes Landing,” said Kellie Forman, Senior Vice President, Leasing for The Howard Hughes Corporation. “Restaurant Row at Hughes Landing offers a variety of places to eat while enjoying panoramic views of Lake Woodlands. We continue to provide the best options for dining, retail, services, hospitality, multifamily living, entertainment, recreational water sports, art and Class A office spaces - all within the walkable setting of Hughes Landing.”

About Culinary Khancepts

Culinary Khancepts is a Houston based hospitality group featuring restaurant and entertainment brands, including State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Liberty Kitchen, and sister company Star Cinema Grill.  With aggressive growth plans in the coming months, Culinary Khancepts is seeking top talent to join their team.  The group currently has two State Fare locations - Memorial City and Sugar Land, and two Liberty Kitchen locations - Memorial City and River Oaks.  For more information, please visit www.culinarykhancepts.com, www.statefaretx.com, www.libertykitcheneats.com.

Summer Movie Night at The Pavilion - May 28

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Celebrate the start of summer at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion with a screening of Finding Nemo on the venue’s 3 large LED screens Friday, May 28, 2021. All-in family fourpacks start at $20 and include four tickets and popcorn. Lawn tickets include lawn chairs. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. movie. With its delightful cast of characters, beautiful animations and award nominated musical score by Thomas Newman, Finding Nemo is the perfect way to introduce kids to the arts while having a splashin’ good time!

"We are so excited for the opportunity to welcome community members back to The Pavilion once again to kick off the summer break,” said Jerry MacDonald, President and CEO of The Pavilion. “This will be a wonderful family event and we are looking forward to seeing everyone at the venue."

Apply to be in our "Small Business Spotlight"

 

Are you a local mom who owns a small business? Whether you reupholster furniture, bake & decorate wedding cakes, run a law firm, or make hair bows... whether it's a full time business, a side hustle, or somewhere in between... WoodlandsMommy.com wants to feature you on our website! Our Small Business Spotlight is our way of introducing inspiring mothers like you and sharing your business with our diverse, Woodlands-area community.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse - $1.50 movies all summer

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Summer Movie Clubhouse is back at Cinemark with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy safe and exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.50* per ticket for each movie. Save even more with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs, large popcorns & large drinks during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes.

Participating theaters in our area include:

  • The Woodlands Cinemark 17
  • The Woodlands Cinemark Market Street
  • Cinemark Spring-Klein
  • Cinemark 12 Cypress
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets now for one or more of the following movie titles:

Township to hold Memorial Day event, fireworks, May 30, 2021

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The Woodlands Township invites residents and visitors alike to the Memorial Day event in The Woodlands on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr., from 5 to 9 p.m.  

Memorial Day in The Woodlands pays tribute to all military service men and women who lost their lives while serving the United States. A care package drop-off booth will be available onsite to accept donations of recommended items. The complete list of suggested items is available at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/memorialday

The event will feature live music by Walkin’ the Line and Yelba. Also featured, a keynote speaker, concessions available for purchase, strolling entertainment and Our Community Salutes ceremony. Our Community Salutes recognizes, honors and supports local high school seniors who plan to enlist into the U.S. Armed Services after graduation. Attendees will witness these individuals get sworn in as their military journey begins. The evening will conclude with a dazzling fireworks display, presented by Woodforest National Bank, choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack, weather permitting. 

Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. Glass is prohibited. Those planning to attend the event should practice social distancing, refrain from gathering in large groups and continue following all guidelines established by the CDC when in public spaces and around others outside of your household. Masks are welcomed. Please note, all information is subject to change, pending local, state and federal Orders or Declarations.

Memorial Day in The Woodlands is produced by The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by Woodforest National Bank, Waste Management and The Howard Hughes Corporation®. For the most up to date information on the day of the event, including weather updates or postponement of any kind, please follow The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Facebook page.