ANNUAL EASTER BUNNY PHOTO EXPERIENCE KICKS OFF AT LEHIGH VALLEY MALL

Families Also Invited to Visit the Caring Bunny, A Unique Event
Tailored to Special Needs Children

Running from Saturday, March 22 through Saturday, April 19 in the Elevator Court, the Easter Bunny Photo Experience, sponsored by Gymboree, will offer families the opportunity to visit the Bunny and capture a treasured, seasonal keepsake. Kidgits members can receive a special discount by picking up a coupon at Guest Services, located on the lower level, near Boscov’s. For photo set hours and more information, including when the Easter Bunny will take his carrot breaks, please visit www.facebook.com/lehighvalleyshop.

“We love to hold family-friendly events that create cherished memories at Lehigh Valley Mall,“ said Ashley Keller, Marketing Assistant. “It’s great to see so many of our customers creating memories with their families while they visit Lehigh Valley Mall’s Easter Bunny.”

Complimenting the photo set experience, Lehigh Valley will host several family-friendly events throughout the Easter Bunny’s stay including:

• Craft Saturdays

Saturday, March 22, April 12 and April 19

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Stop by the Easter Bunny’s Magical Garden, located in the Elevator Court, for a day of fun, magical spring crafts.
• Simon Kidgits Club® Spring Celebration

Saturday, April 5

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Hop into spring and join your favorite floppy-eared friend in the Easter Bunny’s Magical Garden, located in the Elevator Court, for special crafts, surprise Easter eggs, Nestle Tollhouse Café cookie decorating and face painting. Kidgits Club members willreceive a special Easter bucket, Easter bunny ears and an Easter Bunny photo offer.
• Pet Photo Night

Sunday, April 6 and Sunday, April 13

6: 30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Bring your furry friend to Lehigh Valley Mall for a close-up with the Easter Bunny during Pet Photo Night. Owners and pets must enter via Entrance A, in between Barnes and Noble and Chick-fil-A.
• Simon Kidgits Club® Easter Bunny Breakfast

Saturday, April 12

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

• Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny, hosted by Bravo! Cucina Italiana. Attendees can expect an individual plated breakfast, along with children’s Easter-themed activities. Kidgits members will receive a special gift, while supplies last. To make a reservation, call (610) 266-4050. Tickets cost $5.95 for kids and $11.95 for adults.
• Caring Bunny

Sunday, April 13

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

• Lehigh Valley Mall will also host a Caring Bunny™ event for families who have special needs children, offering a subdued environment to participate in the Bunny Photo Experience. Developed by SPG and hosted at more than 80 Simon® properties this season, Caring Bunny is guided by AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community. For the event, many steps will be taken to reduce sensory triggers and create a more comforting environment for children’s visit with the Bunny. No lines, no crowds, no music, but lots of fun! The subdued environment will include:

• Turning off in-mall music, stopping escalators located near the photo set, dimming the lights and shutting down fountains for the duration of the event.

• Eliminating queue lines with the help of a numbering system, whereby guests approach the set when their number is called.

• Special activities geared toward the needs of the child during the ‘wait’ period to help the child understand what activities will occur during the visit, including Easter Bunny social stories, coloring activities and other goodies.

Additional details for Lehigh Valley Mall’s Easter events can be found at www.lehighvalleymall.com.