The Woodlands Mall to Host Kids’ Fair

See characters from the Houston Aquarium, visit the ZooMobile, see a fashion show, enjoy a performance by Mad Science, plus music, photos and more free fun

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- On Saturday, August 16, The Woodlands Mall and Rutledge Promotions presents a day of fun for children of all ages. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the shopping center will be brimming with all kinds of fun and activities – and it’s all free.

During the day, children and adults will be able to:

- Visit with the characters from the Houston Aquarium
- Stop by the Houston ZooMobile and see live animals which may include reptiles, birds, mammals or insects, (the exact animals the Zoo brings will be a surprise)
- Enjoy an interactive by Mad Science, the world’s leading provider of science enrichment for children
- Check out a special fashion show for the latest styles for children and moms
- See a dance recital performance
- Register to win a family vacation
- Have your picture taken with a princess
- See a lazer tag team duke it out
- Enjoy much more, including tax-free shopping

Companies participating in the Kids’ Fair include Houston Aquarium, Houston Zoo, Mad Science, Kindermusic, Lazertag, Tealightful Parties, Kicks for Dids, Pump it up, Noahs Ark, My Little Gym Karate of the Woodlands, Lone Star Jazz Kindermusik, Chocolate Fountain, Expressions, Lisa’s Portraits, Heather’s Closet, Nancy Getman Photography, Kathy Roberts Photography and many more.

The Kids’ Fair will be held in the JCPenney Court and in Future Court.

And don’t forget: Tax-Free Weekend is Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 15, 16 and 17. To accommodate parents and children, The Woodlands Mall will observe extended hours. The mall will be open:

Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Please note that department stores, restaurants and entertainment venues at the shopping centers may observe different hours.

The Woodlands Mall is located at I-45 north at Lake Woodlands Drive. For directions, visit the Mall's Web site or call 281-363-3409.