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Free Comic Book Day Offers Kid-Friendly Favorites at Local Retailers

altFree Comic Book Day (FCBD) is an annual event founded on the belief that for every person out there, there's a comic book that they'll love. Every first Saturday in May, the industry comes together to give away free comics and encourage fans, both old and new, to flock to the best place in the comic book community: local comic shops. These are the hubs of the comic community, where fans can come together and discover new comics, make lifelong friends, and find a sense of commonality. Free Comic Book Day 2019 features an amazing selection of comic book titles for the industry's most anticipated annual event which happens Saturday, May 4th, at participating comic book shops worldwide.

Family Fun at Texas Legends Crawfish Boil

altSpring has arrived, and there's no better way to spend your weekend than at Stillwater, A Gracepoint Community this Sunday, April 22 from 2:00 to 7:00 pm for their big Texas Legends Crawfish Boil.

The Rotary Club of The Woodlands invites you to bring the whole family for crawfish, games and live music! Food trucks the 
Waffle Bus and Sweet Ride will be on site to serve delectable eats. 

Woodlands Prep Offers Open House April 18, 19 and 20

altDid you know that just four schools in Texas offer an International Baccalaureate continuum program? The only one in the Houston area, The Woodlands Prep International School, is located in a beautifully forested area of Creekside Park in The Woodlands. If you're interested to learn more about an IB education at Woodlands Prep, they are hosting an Open House this April 18, 19 and 20. 

At the center of international education in the IB program are students aged 3 to 19 with their own learning styles, strengths, and challenges. Students of all ages come to school with combinations of unique and shared patterns of values, knowledge and experience of the world and their place in it.

A Reader's Tips For A Dreamy Day at Disney On Ice

altAre you considering heading to NRG Stadium this weekend for Disney on Ice Presents Dare to Dream? Learn from our reader Kayla's first trip with plenty of tips! How should you dress? Worried about the drive? Can you bring snacks? What's the best age? We have your answers!

Grab your crown, tiara, or princess dress and make sure you're kids are decked out! All the little girls were dazzling in their Elsa gowns, Belle dresses and Cinderella costumes. This particular show is definitely geared more toward the princesses. Don't worry if you don't have anything at home - you can always purchase light-up Minnie Mouse ears at the show.

Upcoming Events For Parents of Children With Special Needs

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Several area businesses will be offering events for children with special needs and/or their parents in the upcoming weeks. Advance registration is required.

Interfaith Spring Caregivers Conference will be held Saturday, May 5th at Christ Church United Methodist Church from 8:30am-3:00pm and will feature free skill-building and informative workshops for family members caring for a loved one, including children with special needs.

Montgomery County Fair, Rodeo & BBQ Cookoff Returns March 29 - April 7

altThe Montgomery County Fair, Rodeo & BBQ Cookoff kicks off March 29 and runs through April 7. This is one of our family's favorite events of the spring!
 
Start your visit by heading to the arena for some great rodeo shows performed by cowboys and cowgirls from all over the state. There's not a bad seat in the house! Next, head over to the livestock area and see local 4-H and FFA student's prize-winning rabbits, chickens, turkeys, pigs and cows. Check the schedule for livestock judging and auctions while you're there.

Acoustic Concert Series Creekside Park Unplugged Returns For Fall

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The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC), proudly presents Creekside Park® Unplugged, a free acoustic concert series to take place on Wednesday nights, on September 19, September 26 and October 3 from 6-8 p.m. 

The family-friendly Creekside Park Unplugged Concert Series in The Woodlands® at Creekside Park Village Green will feature The Leos, a top 40 group from every genre from Maroon 5 to Frank Sinatra, on September 19; Hugo Rodriguez, performing classic rock, blues and top 30 through the 2000s on September 26; and Ryan Pinnick, performing multiple genres from the 1960s to 2000s with an interesting take on many of the classics on October 3.