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To Kill a Mockingbird comes to Houston's Hobby Center- April 25 - 30, 2023

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Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel comes to Houston as part of a multi-year national tour across North America.

To Kill a Mockingbird holds the record as the highest-grossing American play in Broadway history. It began performances on November 1, 2018, at the Shubert Theatre and played to sold-out houses until the Broadway shutdown in March 2020. On February 26, 2020, To Kill a Mockingbird became the first-ever Broadway play to perform at New York’s Madison Square Garden, in front of approximately 18,000 New York City public school students, also marking the largest attendance at a single performance of a play ever in world theater. The production resumed performances on October 5, 2021 and concluded its run at the Shubert Theatre on January 16, 2022. To Kill a Mockingbird is currently running at the Gielgud Theatre in London’s West End starring Richard Coyle.

Water Lantern Festival, Soccer Shots, and more family fun at City Place

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Entertainment is in full swing at North Houston’s dynamic business and lifestyle hub City Place in May with an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities including Texas Repertory Theatre Co.’s Great American Songbook performances, Water Lantern Festival, Soccer Shots Fun Day, Your Neighborhood Famers Market, live music and more. The fun all takes place on and around the community’s central Plaza at 1250 Lake Plaza Drive – Spring, TX 77389.

James & the Giant Peach at Main Street Theater

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Main Street Theater (MST) continues its Theater for Youth season with the whimsical modern classic James & the Giant Peach based on the book by Roald Dahl, dramatized by Richard R. George. The production will be held at MST’s MATCH location, 3400 Main St., Houston, TX  77002:

Sundays, April 23 & 30, 2023 at 12:30pm & 3:30pm

Saturdays, May 6 & 13, 2023 at 10:30am & 1:30pm

34 Fun Things to do with kids at The Woodlands Mall

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It's raining, or maybe it's just too doggone hot to be outdoors. Or maybe it's too cold (who knows – it IS Texas, after all). Or - the air quality (pollen) is just too outrageous.

Either way, the Woodlands Mall can be a great alternative to your usual kid-friendly spots around town. After you find a parking space and unload the kids, the rest is golden.

There is plenty for a child ages 2 to 12 years old to explore and enjoy at our mall! And for you, mom, there are nursing lounges, family bathrooms, stroller rentals, and an abundance of stores and goodies to make the visit with kids pleasant for everyone.

Top 10 Things to Enjoy & Appreciate at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

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The 2023 Fidelity Investments The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival will soon come to life along the banks of The Woodlands Waterway and Town Green Park on the weekend of Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 15. As a long-standing springtime tradition for families and local residents for 18 years, the festival is a jewel of the Texas fine arts tour and is ranked among the top arts festivals in the country, and has been voted as the Best Event in The Woodlands.

Here’s a rundown of the top ten things to enjoy and appreciate this year at Fidelity Investments The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival: 

It's Autism Acceptance Month! Here are 10 Little Known Facts about ASD

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most common disabilities to date, impacting around 1% of the entire population, including many of our WoodlandsMommy.com families.

For many, ASD can create difficulties with communication, learning, and social interactions. With autism being a common diagnosis, it is likely you or someone you know may be impacted. April is Autism Acceptance and Awareness month, a great opportunity to get involved in the community and learn more about autism. Below are some interesting facts you may not know about ASD, presented by BlueSprig Pediatrics