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Hop over to First Tennessee Pavilion for family fun this Friday

A petting zoo with rabbits, chicks, lambs and baby goats is just one of many activities planned for children attending Bunny Hop. / Chambliss Center for Children contributed photo
A petting zoo with rabbits, chicks, lambs and baby goats is just one of many activities planned for children attending Bunny Hop. / Chambliss Center for Children contributed photo A petting zoo with rabbits, chicks, lambs and baby goats is just one of many activities planned for children attending Bunny Hop. / Chambliss Center for Children contributed photo

A fundraiser geared to children’s fun, which also helps a children’s social-services agency, is set for Friday night, May 3, in First Tennessee Pavilion.

The 19th annual Bunny Hop benefits the Chambliss Center for Children. At this spring event, parents can enjoy an evening with friends and festivities while their kids take advantage of the numerous activities for children.

All ages are welcome, including grandparents and adults without children.

If you go

* What: Bunny Hop* Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Carter St.* When: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 3* Admission: $40 adults, $20 children ages 2 and older; $125 family package for two adults and up to four children* For more information: www.chamblisscenter.org

“With the generous involvement and support of the Chattanooga community, the staff at Chambliss Center for Children is able to care for more than 800 children each day,” said Julie and Patrick Stowe, co-chairmen of Bunny Hop.

Activities for children include a wide range of arts and crafts, a petting station with bunnies, chicks, lambs and baby goats, balloon artists, a magician, a sports zone, inflatables, photo booth and Kid Karaoke. All children will receive a Peter Rabbit coloring book to take home.

Adults will enjoy a silent auction and dinner.

Food provided for children will include chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese from The Feed Co., fruit and carrots from Food City, chips and cupcakes.

The event entrance is on Carter Street, where guests can sign in and pay if reservations were not prepaid.

Reservations are required: www.chamblisscenter.org.