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National Flip Flop Day Coming to Tropical Smoothie Cafe® on June 14th

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For more than 10 years, Tropical Smoothie Cafe® has donated $5.3 million to Camp Sunshine – the Maine-based organization devoted to providing a healthy, happy camp experience to children with life threatening illnesses and their families, completely free of charge. Through numerous efforts, the brand has set its sights on raising $1 million, the most prominent effort being their annual holiday National Flip Flop Day, created solely to support local families and Camp Sunshine. This year, National Flip Flop Day will be held Friday, June 14, 2019. 

Now through June 30, the Tropical Smoothie Cafes in Shenandoah and Magnolia will also be offering two ways for guests to make donations to Camp Sunshine. Customers who donate will get a paper sunshine which we be displayed in the local restaurant, and can be customized with guests’ names. Customers may also purchase a Sunshine Discount card can be purchased for $5 for a 5% discount on all Tropical Smoothie Cafe purchases made in 2019.

Stay Safe Around Pools This Summer With Tips From The Township

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Learn to SwimThe Woodlands Township encourages residents to learn about pool safety during the month of May, which is designated as National Water Safety Month across the United States. In 2018, there were 91 drownings in the state of Texas and 50 of those occurred in backyard pools.

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for young children in the U.S. Make safer water practices a top priority this month with tips and programs offered by the Township such as International Otter Spotter Day on Monday, May 13, 2019, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Falconwing Pool, 5610 Rush Haven Dr. This pool safety program is free and open to the public. The session will include games, information about how Josh the Otter practices water safety and a quick safety lesson in the water.

TICKETS ON SALE! The New National Tour of Miss Saigon - May 7-12

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Not sure what to ask for for Mother’s Day? Tell them you want to see one of “the most spectacular musicals ever written?” Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of MISS SAIGON—a smash hit in London, Broadway and across the UK— are currently on sale for  its highly anticipated limited Houston engagement at the Hobby Center May 7-12, 2019. Start at $35 and are available by phone (800) 982-2787; online at www.TheHobbyCenter.org or www.BroadwayAtTheHobbyCenter.com.


(REOPENING DELAYED!) Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown reopens for Summer 2020

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UPDATE: As of Friday, June 26, the reopening of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor has been delayed. The park will not reopen on June 29 as announced in this article. We'll provide an update as soon as we have one.

Are you ready for some over-the-top water thrills? Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, Houston's largest waterpark featuring over 40 thrill-inducing slides and attractions, will reopen for the 2020 season on Monday, June 29 for members and pass holders and on July 3 for everyone else. As part of its reopening plan, the park will implement health screenings for guests and team members, strictly enforced social distancing, extensive sanitation and disinfecting protocols, managed attendance, and more.

Planet Fitness Free For Teens All Summer Long

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Untitled%2B%25284%2529%2B%25281%2529Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. and home of the Judgement Free Zone®, is inviting high school teenagers ages 15-18 to work out for free at any of its more than 1,700 Planet Fitness locations throughout the United States from May 15 through September 1 as part of the nationwide Teen Summer Challenge initiative. Free fitness classes specifically for teenagers will also be available Monday through Friday via certified fitness trainers.

Crayola Experience Thanks Educators with Year-Round Fun

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altIn honor of National Teacher Appreciation Month, Crayola Experience is launching a nationwide Teacher Annual Pass Program.

Teachers have been a core part of Crayola's heritage since 1903 when Alice Binney - schoolteacher and wife of co-founder Edwin - named the new crayons "Crayola."

"We believe creativity is an important part of childhood development, that it's a skill which can be taught, and that it must be experienced," said Connie Walker, Communications Manager for Crayola Experience. "Teachers are critical to our mission of helping to develop creatively alive kids."

Waterway Nights Returns For Summer Series

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Waterway Nights, a free concert series hosted by The Woodlands Township, will return for its summer season on Thursday, August 20, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Waterway Square, 31 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands, TX 77380.

Waterway Nights is a family-friendly event and features live music from a variety of bands and entertainers from multiple genres such as country, rock and pop. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are permitted. Glass is prohibited.