Hello The Woodlands! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Stormwater safety basics, Fairy day 2026, and strawberry picking and picnic day + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Stormwater safety basics: Some Woodlands streets are designed to flood during heavy rain to protect homes. It covers ponding, local rules against entering floodwater, and when to call 911 about blocked inlets -- learn what to do.
Transit schedule adjustments: Starting July 1, 2026, The Woodlands Express will add a 3:10 p.m. downtown-to-Research Forest Park & Ride trip, launch a morning Texas Medical Center route, and cut a midday departure -- see what’s changing here.
Fraud alert for homeowners: Montgomery County officials warned this week about official-looking mailers charging residents for deed and record copies available cheaper from the county clerk, as Texas’ SB 16 targets deed fraud -- read how to avoid scams.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Sport, splash, relax: This week, swap screen time for sunshine at Bear Branch Park. Hit the fields and courts, let the kids tackle the play equipment, claim a picnic and BBQ spot, cool off in the swimming pool, then cap it with a wag-filled lap at the dog park.
Freshen up your week: Let Piney Rose Flowers & Decor handle your midweek mood lift with artfully arranged, seasonal stems that actually last. They deliver around town and even have a Flower Subscription Club, so your kitchen table can keep looking like a wedding centerpiece without you sprinting to the store.
Beat the heat indoors: When cabin fever strikes, Shankz Mini Golf & Arcades is your glow-in-the-dark escape right here in The Woodlands with 18 holes under black lights, a rotating arcade lineup, and easy party vibes, perfect for squeezing in some family bragging rights without melting outside.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🫧 Shelly McBubbles @ Montgomery County Memorial Library System - Central Library (Conroe) | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Remember when soap bubbles were just for bath time? This interactive bubble show turns them into science, spectacle, and squeals, with tricks that wow adults. It’s free, but tickets are required, limited, and available at the library’s Children’s Desk, one per human, infants included.
🧚 Fairy Day 2026 @ The Woodlands Children's Museum | Thursday (6/25) at 9:30 AM – International Fairy Day is getting the full treatment around here, with Tinkerbell dropping by for midday photo ops. Kid magic, grandparent friendly, and delightfully low drama, unless someone forgets snacks. Wings optional, patience helpful, naps highly probable.
🦖 Dinosaur Sensory Jars @ George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library (Spring) | Thursday (6/25) at 10:15 AM – Your favorite library craft chaos, but contained: kids build dinosaur sensory jars with oil, water, and glitter that swirls instead of spilling. It’s free, no pre-registration, and first come, first served, so even the dinos know to line up. Tiny T. rex rides along.
🦖 Children's Express Theatre: Shyrana Saurus-Rex @ Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library (Humble) | Thursday (6/25) at 11:00 AM – Bring the kids, the grandkids, and your inner shy T. rex to an interactive show where a bashful dinosaur finds her voice with help from friends and the audience. Best for PreK to 5th, but grown-ups laugh too. Expect giggles, courage, and zero screen time.
🐛 Bioblitz BioBash @ The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park (Spring) | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – If your camera roll is 70% mystery mushrooms and weird bugs, this one’s for you. Drop by Rob Fleming Park for a free, family-friendly bioblitz with naturalists, games, and prizes, plus help with iNaturalist so you can finally name that noisy backyard culprit.
🇺 Celebrate America! @ First Methodist Conroe | Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 PM – Conroe Symphony closes its season with a red, white, and blue soundtrack for America’s 250th, from Stars and Stripes Forever to the 1812 Overture. It’s the patriotic goosebumps without the lawn chair logistics. Tickets are $10, and proceeds support Montgomery County Veterans Service.
🍓 Strawberry Picking & Picnic Day @ Spring Gardens Nursery | Sunday (6/28) at 11:00 AM – Berry season calls for an amble through a local farm, a basket, and a blanket. Pick as much or as little as you fancy, pay for what you pick, then sprawl for a picnic while the kids hunt ladybirds and the grown-ups perfect doing nothing.
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07 — The The Woodlands report Weather forecastToday — High: 96°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. This house is wildThis New Orleans-style brick custom home by J. Wendell brings serious flair to Windward Cove, with a quiet cul-de-sac setting near Hughes Landing, Market Street, and The Woodlands Waterway. A brick courtyard, pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, and private casita set the stage, while custom millwork, a wet bar, a media room, and a third-floor retreat keep the energy going.
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