Nice new facilities. They have a cold area where produce and meats are kept. Even saw a Tomahawk…read moresteak. Boy somebody eating good tonight.

I served community service hours at the Food Bank. They welcomed me and appreciated my help…read more Everyone treated me with respect (I didn't expect to be treated so well). I HIGHLY RECOMMEND volunteering here. It was not difficult or hard work. I was given simple tasks like sweeping and crushing cardboard. It was a good experience. Thank you for the opportunity to share my feedback. It's difficult to find a place to serve. I was glad I went there.

This is a NO-KILL shelter. If your looking for a cat or kitten check this place out first. The lady…read morethat runs it has dedicated her life too resucing cats in all sorts of situations. (Even from other shelters) Even if you don't find your baby here your better off donating here or volunteering here rather than places that put animals down within 3 days. All of the cats are spayed/neutered and have all of their shots for $95. When I came too visit they had over 200 cats and a few kittens but I came early in the season for kittens. I will be checking here often for the one.

From the owner: Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and foster homeless felines until safe, caring, and…read morepermanent homes are found for them. Adopt A Cat also works toward lessening the pet overpopulation problem by spaying and neutering its rescues, educating the public of the importance of sterilizing companion animals, and by providing information on low cost spay/neuter programs in Houston. What makes us special? To start, we follow a no kill policy, our cats are not kept in cages unless there is a special need for it, and we are a grassroots organization whose success and growth is a result of caring individuals working together in their communities to rescue cats.

Attended the Pumpkins and 'Possums event tonight and was wowed by the amount of education and…read moreinteraction with the animal ambassadors. Willie is by far my favorite as I'm an avid opossum lover. Such great animals to have visit your yard at night. I welcome the free pest control from a very misunderstood marsupial. We were able to pet Willie (highlight of my visit even if he "played dead") along with a milk snake and a striped skunk named Ambrosia. The variety of owls here are amazing & beautiful from screech owls to barn to barrel. Before walking the grounds there was a trailer that housed lots of hands on learning (animal pelts, foot prints, scat varieties, skeletons a plenty, taxidermy scene). You can tell that this facility invests in proper care for the Texas wildlife it rehabilitates and houses as well as does an exceptional job educating the public. There was plenty of parking with overflow parking being located in what looks like a shared lot with the church. Definitely look forward to coming again during another one of their events or classes.

I highly recommend friends of Texas Wildlife. They are an amazing group of people who do wonderful…read morework for the community. If you find any wild animal that needs help. Please call them and also please consider donating for the cause.

I came on a crazy day, your age is your discount. To say the least it was full of customers…read morecompar3d to other days. A lot of little things which is awesome. Since customers were leaving with baskets full of items, not much was left. I definitely wanna go back.

Wow what a great place. They offer so many services to help the community and people in need. I…read morewent there just to check out the resale shop and turns out these people are really doing good for the community and are a true non profit. ***** from now on I will only bring my donations here! Not goodwill. Goodwill is a business that keeps all the profits! This non profit is really helping people in need! Donate your stuff here. Not goodwill! ****** They have a really nice clean store. They have deep discounts like 60-70% off. I didn't find anything this time but I will definitely go back and check out their store. If you need furniture come here. They have a ton of furniture! Again take your donations here. Not goodwill! Good will keeps most of the profit!

4 stars? Let me tell you why…read more We've been visiting The Woodlands Children's Museum regularly for the past couple of years, and overall it's been a solid experience for younger kids. It's a well-managed space that's clearly designed for structured, imaginative play rather than chaos. If you know what to expect, it can be a great outing. Pros: * The location right off The Woodlands Parkway makes it easy to get to without going far out of the way. * The museum is the perfect size--big enough to keep kids engaged, but not overwhelming for parents or little ones. * They host multiple events throughout the month, which helps keep things interesting beyond a standard visit. * Being able to host birthday parties here is a big plus and very convenient. * Pricing feels fair for what's offered, especially compared to larger, more crowded children's attractions. Cons: * The layout doesn't change very often; in two years, I've only seen one noticeable update, which can make repeat visits feel a bit repetitive. * Parking can be frustrating since the lot is shared with a large gym, especially during peak hours. * The shopping center itself is pretty outdated and could really use a remodel, which affects the overall experience. * This is not the place for very hyper kids who need to run freely--everything is more controlled and calm. * There are no concessions, and outside food or drinks aren't allowed, which can be inconvenient for longer visits. Overall, this museum is a great option for younger children who enjoy hands-on, imaginative play in a calm environment. It's affordable, well-located, and thoughtfully run, but best suited for kids who do well with structure. We'll continue to visit, just not expecting major changes each time.

Great interactive museum for young kids. My toddler had a great time. We saw Dr Seuss for story…read moretime and even got some fun stickers! I love that they have themes for special days which is posted on their websites in events calendar. For me o think the admission is reasonably priced for $9 per person over the ago of 1.

they need leadership and new board the leadership and the board of directors has no knowledge of…read morewhat the homeless need They dont clean anymore i was the backhall manager i was there 5 years when I stepped down 3 years ago they banned me from getting services I left there and went back to staying in my tent and homeless when I was there most days we offered all sevices and the place was cleaned everynight and tablles and chairs were cleaned I did the cleaning everynight I even swept the floors and mopped the floors everynight I was there after I stepped down because the leadership was rude to the homeless people and they stopped there mission statement that worked untill mr white took over as the director and board never cared about the homeless they just want people that they care they dont care about the homeless

This place does not help the homeless like they claim they do I am a former volunteer there for 5…read moreyears before i stopped helping them now they are refusing me to get any services there I went from being homeless to helping them after I stopped helping them I went back to the streets because of the way they were treating the homeless people

Great community centers makes great centers for the community. I love finding an active, engaging…read morecommunity center and Kingwood is one of them. This center has plenty of rooms/spaces for rent for different events. You can also vote here. But what I love is the variety of free daily activities that provide for people of all abilities. It's a great place for leisure and recreation and you get to meet others in the community. The staff is friendly and helpful, especially with the setups. There's also a walking trail outside and plenty of parking. They also have a resource wall full of information like events and assistance.

To be honest, I haven't had much of a need to visit the Kingwood Community Center. That being said,…read moreit is a gorgeous facility. It seems like they are always holding some sort of event for the community - mainly for seniors. My recent experience here was to early vote in the 2020 Presidential election. The line was all the way out the door and down the sidewalk and across the parking lot as this was the first day of early voting. Parking was a bit tough to find and so I parked in the adjacent Metro Park and Ride lot. The inside of the building was immaculate. I could tell that the staff there takes great pride in keeping it clean and tidy. I was pleased with my experience at this community center and can't wait for all of the various programs to come back so that I may partake in them. Covid has really put a damper on things this year. Kudos to the individuals involved with the Kingwood Community Center and keep up the great work!

Location: Almeda Rd…read more Parking: limited, but also street and across the street. Staff: staff has a lot of volunteers and all are welcoming and helpful. I was invited to come here for one of their legal classes. It was very nice to see how accommodating they are towards their community. This particular class consisted of mainly seniors. They were able to get an understanding of how to protect their assets and/or pass along to their love ones. As you walk in they have lots of brochures and business cards of all kinds of assistance.

The staff is amazing and they love people! They help the community thrive and they do it with pride…read moreand integrity!

My friend got tickets to see a Christmas lights show in the Houston Botanical Garden. Thought it…read morewas neat the way everything lit up in the darkness. We arrived here on the last Sunday of the year. December 28, 2025. It was very auspicious for sure. We found parking at around 7:45pm and had people directing us where to park. We found parking and walked towards the entrance and waited for my friend's friends to show up. After introductions, we entered the botanical park and my friend scanned all the tickets for our group to enter. I'm not sure how much those tickets costs, but I'm sure it was worth every penny. We probably spent about 1 1/2 hours here from start to finish. We tried to stay close to together, walking close together and enjoying the lit up displays along the way. It was cool how everything was themed. From animals and insects to the many Chinese astrology animals. We even asked each other about who is what sign and we all tried to find where our Chinese animal was. It was a fun experience to have with friends on a Sunday evening. A lot of trees and signage were decorated with a lot of lights and festive themes. It was a beautiful night to be out and about. Thanks to my friends and new friends who have helped me enjoy the last Sunday of 2025 with a paid admission. It was cool that there was a lot of families and children out and about. Weather was good that night. No need to put on layers. There were food vendors in the park that night but we ate dinner prior to coming out to the Houston Botanical Gardens. The overall experience here at the Houston Botanical Gardens was very cool. Just saw the gardens at night which was cool but not during the day when it can be very therapeutic and calming as well. Still, the most beautiful thing about the lights event is that it brings people together during the holidays. Brings out the humanity in people when life seems to be on edge these days. The atmosphere that night was decidedly electric and plenty of people were around to make it better. I forgot to take photos that evening but the memories will live with me forever. For the most part though, I enjoyed myself here, seeing something different than the usual tourist thing in Houston at night. The asphalt paths was marked and there was no problem navigating around the garden. It felt smaller than it was but then again, I was following friends around without realizing how large the botanical garden really was. And so, it was just the right place that I needed to be. Enjoying the vacation with friends before doing something in Missouri City 2 days later. Maybe I should not have walked around too much that evening, but it's been a good way to be active out here at the Houston Botanical Gardens than sitting around at the house. I'm pretty sure that the lights show that I attended here is a seasonal event, so I'm assuming that they just have it annually. Not sure about other events at the HBG, but definitely check them out if you are interested and in the Houston area. Just happened to be here during the holidays in 2025. The Houston Botanical Garden is a beautiful place that's located centrally in the city of Houston, Texas. It's physically located at 1 Botanic Lane, Houston. I'm sure they accept major credit cards as well as cash for their online ticketing and people who pay at the entrance on a daily basis. As far as parking goes, there's quite a bit of parking stalls here. Albeit being at night, I figured that it was large enough to fit about 75-100 cars at any given time. I'm not sure about public transportation options, since I'm a visitor to Houston, but you can double check with the local transportation authority and see which routes are applicable and appropriate for your next trip to the Houston Botanical Gardens. Best thing to do is to have your own car, rent one, or hit up your local Houston friends to hang out at the Houston Botanical Gardens next time they're available. And of course, there is Uber and Lyft if you need their services as well. The admission fee is reasonable for anyone and everyone to help maintain the gardens. The staff here is friendly and knowledgeable about the native plants that's being cared for here. There's signage that helps you identify all the plant species that are here at the HBG. Do yourself a favor and come down to The Houston Botanical Gardens on your next trip to Houston. It may be the place you need to start or end your day. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

Amazing holiday experience! The lights throughout the establishment were beautiful and unique…read more There were also many fun areas for kiddos to play in along with several vendors throughout. The only issue was the parking lot at HBG. Upon arrival, we were told the lot was full and that we would have to park at the Monroe park and ride.

I had such a great time Friday night. Great family owned business that inspires everyone to find…read moretheir own artist within. Everyone gets to choose their own paints where most placed only let you paint with the colors of their choice. Everyone could choose their painting of choice and we did not have to pick the theme night painting. The instructor walks around to each person and gives guidance and encouragement. It will be will be back. I've painted my best painting ever which was a colorful owl. At the end everyone got to paint their name on the walls. How cool was that to have your signature on the wall for everyone to see.

There is something about carefree painting, spills, and an occasional dirty joke that makes a night…read moreworthwhile. The Drunk Artist is located in Old Town Springs. I have never visited OTS and since I know it's so close by, there may be a trip here more often. Even though there is a class calendar that shows what the painting will be for the night, it's pretty much up to you if you want to paint it or not. Unlike other painting places, there is not an instructor that holds your hand and tells you step by step how to paint. The different types of paintings are printed out on small pieces of paper which you use for inspiration for your canvas. For instance, tonight's painting was the Texas Flag. At the front desk, there were many variations of the Texas flag that you could choose from. If you aren't digging those, you can choose other painting inspirations on the wall. In tonight's class, everyone was doing their own paintings, at their own speed, and at however they wanted to do it. I was very nervous when I began painting because I am used to seeing how the teachers paint and copying them. I just had a picture of what I wanted to paint, and I had to figure out how to do it on my own. It was nerve wrecking but awesome at the same time. The instructors were very friendly, came by often, and gave us tips/techniques on how to make it better. It is BYOB. They provide glasses and some light bites that you can nibble on throughout the night. The Drunk Artist is family owned and their gorgeous dog walks around the place. If I had to choose Painting with a Twist or The Drunk Artist, I would choose Drunk Artist. The environment, different selections of inspiration, and friendly people have really won me over.