Spring is nearing full swing at north Houston’s City Place as March brings a week of complimentary activations spotlighting the Texas Bubblers, AndyRooniverse, Tippi Toes and Mr. Leo’s Puppet show, as well as a movie night and a pair of Saturday markets. The month also unveils Periwinkle, a one-of-a-kind temporary art installation, along with a special fashion exhibit kicking off International Women’s Day. Visitors will also enjoy an Easter celebration and popular reoccurring programming. The excitement is all taking place on and around the community’s central Plaza at 1250 Lake Plaza Drive – Spring, TX 77389.

Staying in town for Spring Break? Enjoy live music and dance performances, rodeo-themed fun, bubbles, and much more at Market Street’s Sizzlin’ Spring Break March 11 – 15. The whole family is welcome to enjoy the following free activities, which are generously sponsored by internet provider TACHUS: 

Howard Hughes announces the first Salad and Go, a healthy dining establishment in a fast-service setup, in the Village of College Park in The Woodlands. Salad and Go will be situated at the southeast corner of College Park Drive (State Highway 242) and Fellowship Drive.

Salad and Go chose to launch in The Woodlands, recognizing the community’s emphasis on healthy living making it an ideal match.

The Magnolia Basketball Association “MBA” (magnoliabasketball.com) and Alodia Basketball Academy (alodiasports.com) are excited to announce their strategic partnership to provide year-round basketball youth leagues, skills training, and camps in the Magnolia community. The NEW MBA will be Magnolia Basketball-Alodia.

Spring Youth League and Skills Training (April and May) will be the first programs offered to the community. Registration for this program is available now and open to boys and girls grades 1-8. Grades 7-8 division is a new offering for the youth leagues in the Magnolia community.

Engineering for Kids, a global leader in STEM education outside the traditional classroom setting, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in North Houston. Owned and operated by the dynamic duo of Abigail and Peter McDonald, Engineering for Kids of The Woodlands and Spring is set to open its doors with a special Open House event on March 2nd, from 1 PM to 4 PM at 27316 Spectrum Way, Conroe, TX. 

The Woodlands Children’s Museum is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Challenge America award of $10,000. This grant will support arts programming through the Periwinkle Arts In Medicine program at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center at Texas Children’s Hospital.  In total, the NEA will award 257 Challenge America awards totaling $2,570,000 that were announced as part of its first round of fiscal year 2024 grants.