There are several events going on in The Woodlands are through May.

Market Street concert series
A weekly concert will be held featuring the David Caceres Group on April 23 and Texas Eagles on April 30. In May, Walter Suhr and Mango Punch will perform on May 7 and Bayou Roux will perform May 14.

• April 23 & 30, May 7 & 14, 6-8 p.m.

• Free

• Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands

Bike Swap
Attendees can buy, sell or trade bikes and bike parts while connecting with fellow cycling enthusiasts.

• May 9, 9 a.m.-noon

• Free (admission)

• Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands

Fired Up Tour-Fire Station No. 4
The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Services invites you to experience an exciting series of Fired Up Tours at your local fire stations. Attendees can get a close up look at fire apparatus and meet firefighters while learning essential fire safety practices.

• May 9 & May 16, 10 a.m.-noon

• Free

• The Woodlands Fire Station No. 4, 7900 Bay Branch Drive, The Woodlands

The Climbing Tree at Christ Church Methodist announced in March it is celebrating 25 years of early childhood ministry this year, and as of March it has unified both its traditional school-year program, Christ Church Preschool, and its full-day program The Climbing Tree under one name in the 2026-27 year. 

According to information from The Climbing Tree, its approach emphasizes play-based exploration, critical thinking and character development. The traditional program serves children ages 12 months through private kindergarten and follows the Conroe ISD academic calendar, and the full-day program serves children ages six weeks through private kindergarten.

• 6363 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands

St. Luke’s Health has awarded $1.01 million in philanthropic grants to 19 nonprofits in the Greater Houston area, according to an April 6 news release. The grants are intended to address health disparities and enhance the well-being of underserved populations, according to the news release.

What we know: The grants are a part of the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants program.
According to a news release, the program will:

• Improve community health

• Advance health equity

• Enhance local services through charitable contributions

The impact: Participating nonprofits applied to receive grant funding to cover issues found within St. Luke’s community health needs assessments.
Needs include:

• Improving access to care

• Behavioral health

• Chronic disease

• Food security

• Preventative practices

• Social determinants of health

What they're saying: The local initiative by St. Luke’s is a part of a larger effort by CommonSpirit Health, which has awarded $15 million to 329 organizations nationwide, according to the release.

The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority announced April 8 that the home of the Houston Rockets will receive $180 million in upgrades through fall 2027.

Mapping it out: During a presentation to the HCHSA board of directors, Gretchen Sheirr, president of business operations with the Rockets, announced significant interior and exterior changes coming to the Toyota Center, which opened in 2003.

“When you look at what has happened in those 23 years, and you think about what will happen in the next 23 years, we’re really excited about it,” Sheirr said.

Those upgrades include:

• 3,100 square feet extended main entrance with a glass facade
• New atrium upon entering the main entrance, with space for gathering
• Members lounge over the new entrance
• Expanded team store with an additional set of doors
• Standing room and general admission space for events
• Heightened suites that will raise ceilings about 18 inches for more space