Holiday activities with Santa at The Woodlands Mall

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Santa Claus arrived at The Woodlands Mall on Friday, November 6. Santa is settled into his home-away-from-home, ready to greet visitors and listen to holiday wishes of kids both young and old with his elves will be nearby, prepared to lend a helping hand and snap a commemorative photo.

New this holiday season, guests have the opportunity to reserve a visit with Santa, enhancing the experience and eliminating the need to wait in line. Reservations can be made from the My Time with Santa feature on the mall’s web site at www.thewoodlandsmall.com. Visitors can simply select a desired date and time and pre-purchase a photo package to secure a reservation. Guests will save 30% or more with their pre-purchase of a photo package through the reservation site. Reservations are not required to visit Santa.

In addition, Santa will host other holiday activities at The Woodlands Mall, including:


Pet Nights with Santa Claus: The Woodlands Mall hosts Pet Nights on Mondays, November 16 through December 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. Cats and dogs on a leash or in an appropriate carrier only, please. Animals, other than those servicing the disabled, are not allowed in the shopping center other than during Pet Night. Pet owners are asked to use the acorn entrance on the lower level by Macy’s.

Donuts with Santa: Santa’s serving donuts on Saturday, December 5 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the Food Court. Along with the refreshments, kids get a chance to visit with Santa in an informal setting and listen as he reads a story. Towards the end of the party, Santa will lead all his guests to the lower level near Macy’s, where he will settle in and be ready for guests and photos. Donuts with Santa is presented compliments of The Woodlands Mall. Reservations should be made at woodlandsadmin@ggp.com or by calling 281-363-3363.

PJ Tuesdays: On Tuesdays, November 17 and 24 and December 1, 8 and 15 from 6 to 9 p.m., kids are invited to wear their pajamas for a cute, cozy photo with Santa. Santa’s elves will be on hand to capture the moment. In the spirit of the season, guests are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots Houston.

Angel Tree: Beginning Friday, November 6, shoppers are invited to choose an angel from The Salvation Army Tree and provide a gift for that child or senior citizen. Gifts can be dropped off at the Angel Tree, in Center Court near Banana Republic, through Friday, December 18.

Family Portrait: While in line to see Santa, guests can stop and have a quick holiday photo taken of the whole group against a festive background. The Family Portrait photos will be available to see and purchase when viewing the photos taken with Santa.

To make Santa’s arrival complete, The Woodlands Mall has decked the halls with festive decorations sure to put shoppers in the holiday spirit. Find Santa nestled in his Holiday Living Room on the lower level near Macy’s. Santa will be at The Woodlands Mall daily through Thursday, December 24. He does take breaks throughout the day, so be sure to check his schedule at www.thewoodlandsmall.com.