Karate of the Woodlands, Spring

As Shari Misher Stenzler trudged down a flight stairs on her way to kids' music lessons, toddler in one arm and stroller in the other, she wondered why early childhood education wasn't more accessible. She wanted a one-stop shop, an easily accessible location where she and her child could learn about art, music, gym, dance, and science. Inspired to avoid future climbs, she founded Kidville, an early childhood-development facility that encourages children to learn and explore new concepts, alongside their parents and plenty of teachers.

While they teach everything from ballet to science, Kidville's staff consider Rockin' Railroad to be their signature class. They host a live band for each session, taking kids and parents on an interactive adventure to instrumentville, so named for its plethora of musical devices. Kids let their imaginations and compositions run wild, encouraged by the bright, geometrically patterned walls designed to intuitively guide them through the space.