The Woodlands Marathon and Touch-A-Truck: 5 events to explore in The Woodlands this weekend

Several events are happening in The Woodlands this weekend, including the 15th annual The Woodlands Marathon and a concert in the park.

15th Annual The Woodlands Marathon

The annual The Woodlands Marathon includes a marathon, half-marathon, marathon relay, 5K and 2K Fun Run. For information about traffic impacts from the marathon, click here.

• Feb. 28, 6:35 a.m.
• $184.78 (full marathon), $174.05 (half marathon)
• Throughout The Woodlands
• www.thewoodlandsmarathon.com

The Kailee Mills Foundation, which is based in The Woodlands area, is hosting the Buckle Up Heroes Bowl, a charity football game between firefighters and police officers.

• Feb. 28, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• $12 (admission for ages 4-17), $15 (adult admission)
• Klein Collins High School Stadium, 20811 Ella Blvd., Spring
• www.kaileemillsfoundation.org

Join Horticulture County Extension Agent Michael Potter as he covers the essentials for growing a healthy lawn.

• Feb. 28, 9-11 a.m.
• Free
• The Woodlands Emergency Training Center, 16135 I-45 S., Conroe
• www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

Children are invited to The Woodlands Township annual Touch-A-Truck event and have the opportunity to touch, climb and interact with vehicles. In addition, attendees can play in a kid-friendly construction zone featuring a giant sandbox, enjoy Kidzone activities and visit multiple vendors for crafts and games.

• Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-noon
• Free
• The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
• www.thewoodlandsparks.com

Join this weekend’s Concert in the Park series for music and relaxation on the lawn. Retro Radio Band will play a variety of music at Northshore Park.

• March 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Free
• Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands
• www.visitthewoodlands.com