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9 Reasons we LOVE The Woodlands Children’s Museum and think you will too!

The Woodlands Children’s Museum is open and ready for your family! Have you visited lately? Here are 9 reasons we LOVE the museum and why you think you will too.

1. Open play, yay!! There’s plenty to see and do at The Woodlands Children’s Museum – explore a large play house, shop the market, build with foam blocks, sit and listen to a story, and more!

2. COVID-19 Cleanliness & Accommodations - The museum is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for two sessions each day (10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm), and open on Saturdays from 10am – noon. During the down time, the museum will be cleaned and sanitized thoroughly to ensure your family’s visit is comfortable and safe. The museum is implementing contactless temperature readings, hand sanitizer stations, and mask-wearing (for 10 and up).

3. Affordable admission. At only $7/person (or purchase a membership for a better value), visiting the museum is super easy on your wallet!

The Woodlands Family YMCA Kids Triathlon - It's a Virtual Race for 2020!

Out of an abundance of caution, this year’s annual YMCA Kids Triathlon has been transitioned into a Virtual Event for 2020. Children ages 5–15 are eligible to register and experience the fun and excitement of a triathlon. Designed for all levels, previous triathlon experience is not required. A Virtual event provides the participant all the fun swag of an in-person event, (Shirt, Bib, Finisher Medal, Results, Awards, etc.) but now they can choose the location, date and time to complete the event. No need to wake up early, worry about inclement weather, stress about finding a parking space, or spend time waiting in line!

Presented by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the Kids Triathlon benefits the YMCA Annual Campaign, which ensures everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y. Now more than ever, the community needs the YMCA. Now more than ever, the YMCA needs the community support so we can continue to meet the needs of our community. Proceeds will help us multiply our impact in 2020.

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!

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.