Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), a global leader in retail real estate, is hosting its annual Easter celebration festivities at Southridge Mall, Wisconsin’s largest and newly renovated shopping destination in Greendale, offering families the chance to participate in both traditional and unique seasonal events.
The Bunny Photo Experience begins on Friday, March 14, and runs through Saturday, April 19. Kids will have the chance to visit with the Bunny in his special home, located in Center Court, and take home a treasured snapshot of the fun occasion. The presenting sponsor for the 2014 Bunny Photo Experience is Gymboree.
“We love to hold family-friendly events at Southridge Mall and we always look forward to watching children interact with the Bunny at Easter,” said Cheryl Rouse, director of marketing and business development at Southridge Mall.
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To celebrate the occasion, Southridge Mall will host the Simon Kidgits Club Spring Celebration on Saturday, April 12, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. As part of the ‘egg’stravaganza, families will enjoy interactive activities including seasonal crafts, games and more! Members will receive a Kidgits® Easter bucket and Kidgits bunny ears as a keepsake to take home. Not a Simon Kidgits Club member? Families can sign-up for an annual membership at Guest Services for $5 during mall hours. Visit www.simon.com/kidgits for more information.
In addition, on Sunday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Southridge Mall will host the Caring Bunny™ event, offering families with special needs a subdued environment to participate in the Bunny Photo Experience. Caring Bunny has been developed by SPG and is guided by AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community. Over 80 Simon® properties will host the Caring Bunny this season.
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Many steps will be taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for children’s cherished visit with the Bunny. The subdued environment is likely to include (specific elements or aesthetics may vary):
- 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 through the use 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.
For more information about Southridge Mall’s Easter events or for a full schedule of Bunny hours, please call (414) 421-5600 or visit www.simon.com/mall/southridge-mall, www.facebook.com/ShopSouthridgeMall or www.twitter.com/ShopSouthridge.
About Southridge Mall
Southridge Mall is Wisconsin's largest regional shopping destination with five major department stores, including a brand new Macy’s, as well as Boston Store, jcpenney, Kohl’s and Sears. This friendly-family center offers a variety of shopping choices for the entire family with more than 125 popular retail stores such as H&M, LOFT, Bath & Body Works, Disney Store, PINK, Victoria’s Secret, Francesca’s, Shoe Dept. Encore, Express, Toys R’ Us, Old Navy, Aeropostale and more. In addition, shoppers enjoy a more contemporary food court, as well as an interactive children’s play area. Southridge Mall is located at 5300 S. 76th Street in Greendale, Wisconsin between Grange and Edgerton Avenues. For additional information, please contact Southridge Mall at (414) 421-5600 or visit www.simon.com/mall/southridge-mall, www.facebook.com/ShopSouthridgeMall or www.twitter.com/ShopSouthridge.
