With the promise of spring in the air, the Easter Bunny is headed to his homes away from home for the next three weeks.
Beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, the bunny will hop into Hamilton Place and Northgate malls for photo ops. He’ll be in residence through April 3.
“There’s no better way to get ready for spring than a fantastic photo with our huggable Bunny,” said Pauline Tomlinson, regional marketing director for CBL & Associates Properties, which owns Hamilton Place.
At Hamilton Place in East Brainerd, the bunny will be set up on the lower level near the Comcast Stage. Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. Pets are welcome to strike a pose with the bunny 6-9 p.m. each Tuesday. Owners should enter through the Food Court entrance and have pets on a leash or in a carrier. Visits are free, and reservations are not required. Professional photo packages start at $17.
For more information, call the mall’s Tourist Information Center at 855-5282 or visit www.HamiltonPlace.com.
At Northgate Mall in Hixson, all visitors to see the Easter Bunny will receive a complimentary pair of whimsical bunny ears. Those who plan to visit Monday through Thursday before March 25 can get a free 5×7 photo with a package purchase with a coupon at www.visitnorthgatemall.com.
Mall hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Call 875-4351 for more information.
SAVE THE DATE
* March 20: The Easter Bunny will arrive at Walnut Square Mall, 816 Walnut Square Blvd., in Dalton, Ga., and Bradley Square Mall Mall, 200 Paul Huff Parkway, in Cleveland, Tenn. He’ll pose for photos during mall hours through April 3. Photo package prices vary. For more information, call 706-226-3777 in Dalton, 423-472-5080 in Cleveland.
* March 26-27: Pet photos with the Easter Bunny by photographer Cameron Adams, 3-7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center, 4500 N. Access Road. Each $20 photo session includes a CD of the photos. Pets must be brought in leashed or crated. Call 305-6500 for more information.
* March 26-27: Springtime portraits with live bunnies at Strasburg Children inside Hamilton Place by Barry Aslinger Photography, 3-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. No session fee with store purchase; packages start at $65. To schedule an appointment, call 899-7276.