Family events in The Woodlands, TX

Set out on a one-hour driving tour through the tended gardens and the arboretum. Dress for the weather and be ready to complete a waiver before the tour begins. Gather beneath the Treehouse Staff Building. Capacity is limited, so advance online registration is required. Open to all ages.

Toddler Time is created for children age 5 and under to explore the zoo at their own pace. Little ones can feed a tortoise, touch a snake, take in the bird aviary, and meet animals in the petting zoo. This is a ticketed event, and tickets must be purchased online in advance. Everyone age 1 and older requires a ticket. Animal food is available for purchase as a $10 family feed pack, and outside animal feed is not permitted. Pets are not allowed.

Enjoy a nature-themed storytime presented in partnership with Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center. After the reading, take part in a Critter Chat as Animal Care staff introduce one of their animal ambassadors and share engaging facts. No advance registration is needed. Free tickets are distributed at the Children’s Desk starting 15 minutes before the program begins. Capacity is limited and entry is first come, first served. To make room for more kids, groups are asked to bring only the necessary number of adults. Children must be supervised by an adult. Food is not permitted during the session, so please save snacks for after the program. Details may change without notice. All MCMLS programs are free and open to all. For accommodations, contact the host library at least three days before the program.

Brighten the day with complimentary face painting by a professional artist. Designs are ideal for children and the young at heart. The activity takes place inside the Mercer Visitor Center and welcomes all ages. Registration is recommended but not required. This program is supported by a grant from Young Audiences of Houston.

Teens ages 12 to 18 can kick back and create delightfully imperfect art in a relaxed session held on Fridays in the library’s Community Room. Supplies are limited, so advance registration is encouraged, though walk-ins are welcome. To reserve a spot, call 936-442-7704 or sign up in person at the library. This MCMLS library program is free and open to the public. If you need accommodations to participate, please contact the hosting library at least three days before the program. En español: si requiere asistencia para participar en un evento o programa, comuníquese con la biblioteca que lo patrocina tres días antes.

Join Painting with a Twist for Me and My Boo (Add Candle), a guided 16x20 painting class where you can also create a candle as an add-on. The studio encourages guests to arrive early for check-in and to be settled before class starts. It is for ages 12 and up, with a painting adult required. The studio is BYOB, so you can bring snacks and drinks, with alcohol requiring guests to be at least 21. Cups are provided, and you should bring your own ice.

Bring your family for a fun, family-friendly duck race day at the pool. You can register to enter a duck in a series of events, including time for decorating and cheering on your contestant. All decorating materials are provided, and the racing includes runs down the slide and along the lazy river.

Build your skating skills at Rainbow Roller Rink in Conroe with lessons open to everyone from kids to adults. Admission is $10 and includes skates. No advance sign up is required, and lesson payments are cash only. Please come a bit early so there is time to get fitted with skates. Instruction is offered in two levels, beginner and advanced. On your first visit, start in the beginner group, and coaches will move skaters to the advanced group when the skills are there.

Boys ages 6 to 12 can take part in a football combine at the Conroe High School Auxiliary Field, training with the Varsity Tigers Football Team. The fee is $50 and includes a t-shirt, a snack, and a drink. Registration is required.

Bring the whole crew for an all-ages painting class featuring a Funky Cacti design. Kids and adults can paint during Family Day, with guidance on how to support children while keeping the focus on their own creativity. Arrive a bit early to get settled and enjoy time together at the studio. Snacks and drinks are welcome, and adults must stay with their children during the class.

Celebrate the upcoming school year at a back to school celebration featuring a bounce house, face painting, fresh popcorn, and swag. Guests can also take a tour and learn about enrollment incentives, offering a chance for friends or family interested in the community to get information.

This free Pokémon Trading Card Game gathering at The Adventure Begins welcomes newcomers and veterans alike. Learn core rules, trade with fellow trainers, and get practice in for upcoming tournaments in a friendly league setting. Staff can reference TCGplayer pricing to help guide fair trades, but each participant is responsible for their own trade decisions and for watching over their collection. The focus is on learning, trading, and play, and player-to-player cash transactions are not permitted on the store premises.

A Wild West themed Special Needs Prom celebrates every guest with music and dancing, a photo booth, and sensory friendly options so everyone can enjoy the festivities. Attendees can come in formal attire, western outfits, or whatever makes them feel like a star. Inspired by Isaiah 24:14 and a joyful message that the west is wild about God, this celebration takes place in Wesley Hall on The Woodlands campus.

Paint your own candle creation during this all-ages Family Day class. The session runs from noon to 2:00 PM, and participants are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes early if they are adding the candle to their registration. Kids and adults are welcome to paint together, and adults must stay with their child(ren) throughout the class. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks for the occasion, and plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early to get set up. Seating is limited, so you may be asked to move if a paying customer needs a spot.

Lynn's Table in Old Town Spring hosts a happy hour focused on ice cream and desserts, featuring limited-time specials. Guests can enjoy favorite scoops and sweets while the promotion lasts.

This library playdate offers a welcoming space for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers to connect through social play and interaction. Entry is first come, first served until the room or program reaches capacity. An adult must stay with each child at all times. Food is not allowed during the program. Plans may change without notice. All MCMLS programs are free and open to the public. To request accommodations, contact the host library at least three days before the program.

Central Library offers a lapsit storytime designed for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their caregivers, featuring engaging rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. Seated older siblings are welcome to attend. During the second half, little ones can enjoy unstructured play with age-appropriate toys. Tickets are required and free. They are handed out at the Children's Desk starting 15 minutes before the program begins. Every attendee, including infants, needs a ticket and must be present to receive one. Space is limited, and tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. The program is held in the Central Children's Storytime Room. MCMLS Library programs are offered at no cost and are open to the public. For accommodation requests, please contact the hosting library at least three days in advance.

Form a team and take on a summer camp themed escape challenge created for teens ages 12 to 18. Work together to crack puzzles and make your getaway before time runs out, with prizes for the fastest team. All supplies and snacks are provided. Registration is required.

The second weekly league night centers on the standard format with a $10 in-person buy-in. Players need a Pokémon Player ID and a standard legal deck. Each participant receives a prize pack upon entry along with two booster packs, while supplies last. Pack prizing and prize packs are available while supplies last, and if product runs out, store credit will be awarded to the top finishers.

Climb aboard for a one-hour driving tour that travels through carefully tended gardens and the arboretum. Dress for the weather, and be prepared to complete a waiver. Meet beneath the Treehouse Staff Building before setting off. Capacity is limited, so advance online registration is required. This activity welcomes all ages.

Central Library presents an early childhood literacy program filled with engaging stories and songs. Tickets are required and free, with a limited number available to ensure room capacity is not exceeded. They are distributed at the Children's Desk beginning 15 minutes before the program begins, and each person in your group must be present to receive one. Every attendee, including infants, needs a ticket. For accommodations, contact the host library location at least three days in advance.

At Dolce Niente, this free, family friendly event features two rounds of music bingo and two rounds of multiple choice trivia. Each game runs roughly 30 minutes, and every winner gets a prize. In music bingo, songs play while players mark the matching titles on their cards. In trivia, participants answer on their phones individually or as a team, and faster responses earn more points.

Central Library hosts a toddler storytime that nurtures early literacy through lively stories and songs. Free tickets are required and are distributed at the Children's Desk beginning 15 minutes before the program begins. Everyone in your group, including infants, must be present to receive a ticket, and each person needs their own ticket. Ticket quantities are limited to maintain room capacity. If you need an accommodation to participate, contact the host library at least three days in advance.

LEGO Lab at the Central Library offers open-ended building time with LEGO and DUPLO bricks provided by the library. Geared toward children ages 6 to 12, it encourages creativity and imaginative play. This program is free and open to the public. To request an accommodation, contact the host library at least three days before the event.

Join a Happy Hour painting class where you will create a “Rainbow Sunset” artwork on a 16x20 canvas, with an option to add a candle to your session. The event is for ages 10 and up, with a painting adult required for kids. BYOB is allowed, and you can bring snacks and drinks of choice, with the note that alcohol consumption requires being at least 21. Arrive early to get checked in, get set up, and be ready to start on time.

Young children can dive into garden inspired sensory activities, meet peers, and enjoy interactive experiences that spark curiosity and strengthen fine motor skills. Participants will gather inside the Mercer Visitor Center. Two sessions are offered. This program is for ages 1 to 3.

Bilingual Storytime at Central Library features themed stories, songs, and rhymes for children from birth to age 5, with parents and guardians welcome to join in the fun alongside the kids. A ticket is required for this program, and preregistration is not needed. Complimentary tickets are distributed at the Children’s Desk starting 15 minutes before the program begins. Everyone in your group must be present to receive tickets, and each attendee, including infants, needs an individual ticket. Tickets are limited to help ensure legal room capacity, and distribution ends 10 minutes after the program has started. For accommodations, contact the host library at least three days in advance. All MCMLS library events are free and open to the public.

Children ages 6 to 12 can explore their creativity with unstructured LEGO building time, with all bricks provided by the library. No pre-registration is required. Tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk 15 minutes before the program begins, and space is limited on a first come, first served basis. All MCMLS programs are free and open to the public. For accommodations, please contact the host library at least three days before the program.