The Woodlands Mall to host Elf Academy Dec. 8

The Woodlands Mall will host an Elf Academy for children ages six and under from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8.

The event will provide young participants an opportunity to learn the life of elves in Santa's workshop during the Christmas season, according to a mall press release.

Each academy graduate will become a certified Santa's helper and receive a toy for participating.

Parents and children may drop into the academy at any time during the three hours. There is no charge to attend and reservations are not necessary.

The program will take place on the lower level near Dillards at the mall.

The Woodlands Mall is at 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Houston.

For more information, call Noemi Cortez or Sunny McKinnon at 281-363-3363, 713-666-9693 or 713-906-8736 or visit www.thewoodlandsmall.com.