A Mardi Gras celebration features parades and king cake.
- 10:30 a.m.
- $8.
- The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands.
- 281-465-0955.
- www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
The tooth fairy will visit The Woodlands Children’s Museum to celebrate Dental Health Month.
- 10:30 a.m.-noon. $8 (per ticket).
- The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands.
- 281-465-0955.
- www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host the 37th annual Economic Outlook Conference, which will feature Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, as the keynote speaker. Attendees will hear from economic experts about current events.
- 7 a.m.-1 p.m. $199 (members), $250 (nonmembers).
- The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands.
- www.woodlandschamber.org
Children can learn how to show team spirit at a cheer clinic hosted by Maximum Athletics. Ages 5 and older are welcome.
- 12:30-2 p.m. $30 (per child).
- Maximum Athletics, The Woodlands, 28519 Sweet Gum Road, The Woodlands.
- 281-645-5622.
- www.maximumathletics.net
Feb. 25: Eat waffles and learn about wills
Weygandt Law will hold a breakfast seminar to discuss the importance of estate planning and common questions surrounding wills. Complimentary waffles will be served.
- 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Free.
- Weygandt Law Headquarters, 25511 Budde Road, Ste. 1301, The Woodlands.
- 713-489-5900.
- www.weygandtlaw.com
Truck fans have the chance to get up close with large trucks, including off-road mudders and first-responder vehicles, at the township’s annual Touch-a-Truck event.
- 9 a.m.-noon.
- Free.
- Rob Fleming Recreation Center parking lot, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands.
- 281-519-7348.
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Interfaith of The Woodlands will host its monthly seniors dance and mixer featuring live music by Texas Ramblers. The dance is open to singles and couples.
- 6-8 p.m.
- $5 (suggested donation at door).
- South County Community Center, 2235 Lake Robbins Road, The Woodlands.
- 832-615-8234.
- www.woodlandsinterfaith.org
The Woodlands Waterway’s swan boats will make their debut for the 2023 season.
- Ride times begin at 7:30 p.m.
- $40.
- Riva Row Boat House, 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands.
- 281-210-3965.
- http://rivarowboathouse.com
All Ears! Listening and Language Center will hold complimentary hearing and speech screenings, activities for children, food, vendor booths and expert panels.
- 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Free.
- All Ears! Listening and Language Center, 4891 W. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands.
- 936-251-3021.
- www.allearscenter.org
Runners will explore The Woodlands community by foot in the Legacy Capital The Woodlands Marathon.
- 6:45 a.m.
- $80-$160.
- 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands.
- 281-939-7490.
- www.thewoodlandsmarathon.com
March 10: Donate to a local church
Pastor Jules Williams and his wife, Kim, are walking 41 miles from Huntsville to Tamina to raise money for the Open Arms United Church of Christ. The project is seeking donations or sponsorships for $5 per mile.
- All day.
- Donations accepted.
- Tamina Community Center, 18955 Main St., Conroe.
- 832-368-9551.
- www.openarmsucc.org
A monthly Lights, Heights and Bites event will be held the second Friday of each month in the spring. The March event will feature a two-hour climb at twilight with s’mores and snow cones as the sweet treat. Children ages 6 to 12 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.
- 6-9 p.m.
- $45 (per person).
- Texas TreeVentures,
- 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands.
- 281-210-2048.
- www.texastreeventures.com
The 16th annual Creekwood Fishing Derby, which is sponsored by The Woodlands Professional Firefighters, is open to all ages. Prizes will be given out for the longest, heaviest and smallest fish caught. Bait will be provided for participants. T-shirts are handed out on a first-come, first-served basis.
- 8-10 a.m.
- Free.
- Creekwood Park and Pond, 3882 S. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands
- 281-519-7348.
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
The Woodlands Township hosts Arts in the Park, a spring event featuring local vendors selling original artwork, live onstage entertainment, children’s activities, food trucks and a youth art contest. Submissions into the youth art contest will be on display, and winners will be recognized at the festival.
- 2•-6 p.m.
- Free.
- Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands.
- 281-519-7348.
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Cordovan Art School will host a different theme of art camp each day during spring break. Session themes include the circus, pirates, sea life and pottery painting. Registration is available for five-day, full-day or half-day camps as well as for single sessions.
- 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $569 (full day), $369 (half day), $70 (single session).
- Cordovan Art School, 8000 McBeth Way, Ste. 130, The Woodlands.
- 281-645-6580.
- www.cordovanartschool.com
The Woodlands Township will host Soggy Doggy Swim Day with crafts, trick competitions and a fetching game. Dogs must be leashed when not swimming and up-to-date on shots.
- 10 a.m.-noon.
- $10 (preregistration); $5 (per additional dog).
- Creekwood Park and Pond, 3882 S. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands.
- 281-519-7348.
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
A Casino Night fundraiser will be held to help local athlete Jordan Meiners pursue a goal of becoming an Olympic archer. Admission tickets include a raffle ticket.
- 5-8 p.m.
- $50.
- TownHall Texas, 12194 Sleepy Hollow Road, Conroe.
- 713-419-4860.
- www.onpointarcher.com