Remember when Lakeshore Learning used to offer free crafts for kids on the weekends, and then the pandemic hit and all that came to an end? I'm so thrilled to report these fun activities are back!

Don’t be late for this very important date!  On Friday, October 7, 2022, children can enjoy a visit with Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts at The Woodlands Children’s Museum’s annual Mad Hatter Tea Party.  At this event, guests can sip from fine china and decorate delicious cookies as they imagine a visit down the rabbit hole into a dreamlike world.

When it comes to seasonal apparel for kids, The Children’s Place is a WoodlandsMommy.com Editor's Pick. I've been buying their graphic tees for my kids for over a decade, and while the prices have gone up a dollar or two over the years, it’s still a bargain to get a cute, 100% cotton shirt for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, for only about five dollars. (Of course they have shirts for the other seasons too - Easter, Valentine's Day, patriotic days, etc.)

The Haunting at Bear Branch returns this October to incite fun and frights for residents and visitors of The Woodlands. Hosted by The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department, The Haunting at Bear Branch will feature a “Panic Room” theme, sure to strike fear in those who brave its path.

Patrons of The Haunting at Bear Branch can expect many thrills along the half-mile trail with mazes, tunnels and tight quarters designed to scare. This year’s trail will feature the largest room constructed in the event’s history, inviting patrons to escape the trail and the room before time expires.

Get ready for tricks, treats and symphonic suites at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Hocus Pocus Pops Friday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Woodforest National Bank, the night will feature the Houston Symphony in a mesmerizing performance of horrifying horns, bewitching bassoons and chilling cellos. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Tickets are $25 for reserved orchestra seating and gates open at 6 p.m.