The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau

July 29, 2008

The Woodlands Mall presents Kids’ Fair Saturday, August 16

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, TX – (July 28, 2008) – On Saturday, August 16, The Woodlands Mall and Rutledge Promotions presents a day of fun for children of all ages. From 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 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 and
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 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and
Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 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 www.thewoodlandsmall.com or call 281.363.3409.

About The Woodlands Mall. The Woodlands Mall is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, Inc., the second largest U.S.-based publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) based upon market capitalization. General Growth has ownership interest or management responsibility for a portfolio of more than 200 regional shopping malls in 45 states, as well as ownership interest in master-planned community developments and commercial office centers. General Growth’s international portfolio includes ownership and management interest in shopping centers in Brazil and Turkey. The Company’s portfolio totals approximately 200 million square feet and includes more than 24,000 retail stores nationwide. General Growth Properties, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For more information, please visit http://www.ggp.com