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Healing with Love - Equine Therapy and a fun farm experience!

Did you know that horses have a strong emotional sense, and just spending time with them can be SO therapeutic? It’s true! We were curious about the positive feedback Healing with Love has been receiving about their horse therapy program, so we dropped in to pay them a visit. Sharing a home with Woodway Equestrian, Healing with Love is just a short drive south of The Woodlands off FM 2978 in Tomball.

The Woodlands Children's Museum Re-opens with Milkshake Truck and More

Local children and families will, once again, have the opportunity to visit The Woodlands Children’s Museum to enjoy exhibits and special events as the museum begins to re-open later this month.

On Saturday, August 22, from 11am – 3pm, the museum will host the “Shake You Up” milkshake truck, along with hot dog and nacho vendors, to welcome families back to the museum while helping children celebrate the end of summer and usher back into the new school year.

Creative Arts contests at the State Fair of Texas

Have you or someone in your family ever participated in a creative arts contest at the State Fair? My family has! When my daughter was 11, she sewed up a tote bag and submitted it in the youth sewing contest Although she didn’t win a prize, it was a fun thing to be a part of, and she received some valuable feedback from the judges.

For over 130 years, creative arts has been one of the most treasured traditions of the State Fair of Texas which is held in Dallas each year. As we reported in July, the fair is on hiatus for 2020 (another casualty of COVID-19), but we’re happy know that the Creative Arts tradition is moving forward. This year, the State Fair will offer over 900 arts & crafts contests, and the registration deadline has been extended to September 1, 2020. Whether you’re an adult or a child, a first-timer or a creative arts veteran, you just might take home a blue ribbon!

Houston Zoo update & new openings!

The Houston Zoo is opening up more attractions for guests! First, you should know that as of July 30, the water play park, giraffe feeding platform, playgrounds, and water fountains are still CLOSED. And when you visit the zoo, you'll follow a modified path to see many of your favorite animals in their outdoor habitats. However, you can now take a ride on the Wildlife Carousel, explore the extended Wortham World of Primates and bears pathways, and cool off in one of the indoor air-conditioned buildings - including Natural Encounters, Bug House, and more. We're thrilled to see the zoo bouncing back and offering more for is guests to enjoy during this time!

The Pavilion Goes Virtual for Free Arts Outreach Programs

Though The Pavilion’s Main Stage is currently dark, the non-profit organization is strongly committed to continuing to provide cultural enrichment for both young audiences and the public at large by increasing exposure to the arts. The Pavilion has recently launched several of its free educational outreach programs virtually for families to enjoy from the safety of their homes.

Editor's Pick: Fun Family TV - "You vs. Wild"

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Have you seen the Netflix interactive series You Vs. Wild, featuring world-famous adventurer Bear Grylls? Kids and grownups alike will enjoy this engaging and educational eight-episode series that challenges the audience to help Grylls navigate through dangerous places on Earth, from the Central American jungle to the snowy terrain to a dry desert canyon.