WESTFIELD CONNECTICUT SHOPPING CENTERS PARTNER WITH AUTISM SPEAKS TO HOST EASTER BUNNY EVENT FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM & SPECIAL NEEDS

Connecticut’s Westfield Shopping Centers are proud to announce their partnership with Autism Speaks to host “Sensitive Easter Bunny,” an opportunity for children with Autism and other special needs (and their siblings) to visit with the Easter Bunny in a soothing and sensor-friendly environment.

The events will take place Sunday, March 22nd at Westfield Trumbull, Westfield Connecticut Post and Westfield Meriden Shopping Centers from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Families will enjoy a quiet visit with the Easter Bunny supported by no overhead mall radio or audible music from nearby stores, no long lines and lower shopper traffic. Children will enjoy being entertained with special sensory-friendly activities nearby while they wait to meet the Easter Bunny.

“We are so proud of this program and its impact on our local community,” said Paul Sabina, Westfield District Marketing Manager. “It really does warm the heart to see the excitement in the kids’ faces and to know how much that moment means to their parents. It’s an event like this we find incredibly rewarding and we are thankful to everyone who helps make this possible.”

In order to create a special experience for each family, event tickets are limited and each family must register in advance for a space within a specific 30 min time slot (8:00 - 8:30 AM, 8:30 - 9:00 AM, 9:00 - 9:30 AM, 9:30 - 10:00 AM, or 10:00- 10:30 AM). Each time slot is available on a first come first serve basis.

To register for the event, please follow the links below:

Westfield Connecticut Post: http://ctpostsensitivebunny.eventbrite.com

Westfield Meriden: http://meridensensitivebunny.eventbrite.com

Westfield Trumbull: http://trumbullsensitivebunny.eventbrite.com

About Westfield’s Connecticut Shopping Centers

Westfield’s Connecticut Shopping Centers are comprised of three of the largest and most dynamic shopping centers throughout the state including Westfield Connecticut Post, Westfield Meriden, and Westfield Trumbull. Together, the centers offer a selection of over 380 specialty stores and restaurants providing Connecticut shoppers with a vast array of retail, dining and entertainment options. For more information, visit Westfield online at www.westfield.com.