Events across southeast Michigan are cancelled due to COVID-19.
He’s big, fluffy, friendly and has a bit of a carrot problem (at least he’s big on healthy eating, right?). Yep: We’re talking about the Easter Bunny.
This festive fellow is bouncing around a variety of malls and shopping centers in the metro Detroit and Ann Arbor regions for photo ops with kids.
Queue on up for traditional mall Easter Bunny pictures – in most cases, snapping a smartphone pic is discouraged, so be cool – that’s a guaranteed great memory down the road, whether your kid is all grins or covered in tears. (Sometimes, the latter winds up even more memorable!) These malls and shopping centers have you covered.
Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor
- Address: 100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor
- Phone: 734-769-9610
- 2019 hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday March 22-April 14; 10 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday April 15-20; shortened hours on Sundays, March 31, April 7 and April 14.
- Photo packages: Call ahead for pricing; No personal cameras allowed
This mall also hosts the Caring Bunny from 9-10:30 a.m. on March 31 and April 7, which is a special event designed to support kids with special needs and their families. Bring your doggy to see the Easter Bunny 6-7:30 p.m. on April 14.
Eastland Shopping Center
- Address: 18000 Vernier Road, Harper Woods
- Phone: 313-371-1501
- 2019 hours: Dates TBD; call for details
- Photos: Bring your own camera to snap a pic of your child
Come to the mall and enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny during this fun event.
Fairlane Town Center
- Address: 18900 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
- Phone: 800-992-9500
- 2019 hours: March 30-April 20: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Note: Bunny takes occasional brief “carrot breaks.”
- Photos: $24.99-$49.99; no personal cameras allowed
Hop on down to Bunnyville (located in the Grand court) to nab a pic with the Easter Bunny and grab a “bunny buddy” to take home and decorate. A Calming Bunny events happens from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on April 14 for kids with special needs.
Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
- Address: 4000 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills
- Phone: 248-454-5000
- 2019 hours: Open during all regular mall hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, March 29-April 21.
- Photos: Free/visit with the bunny; $26.99/photo packages
Easter is in full swing at the outlet’s annual Bunnyville event. Take a hop down the bunny trail to meet with the fluffy bunny himself during regular mall hours. A sensory-friendly bunny event runs 9-10:30 a.m. on April 7.
Lakeside Mall
- Address: 14000 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights
- Phone: 586-247-1590
- 2019 hours: Dates TBD; call for details
- Photos: Call ahead for pricing; No personal cameras allowed
The floppy-eared fellow is pretty pumped to be appearing at an Easter photo set. Enjoy a little spring magic, and be sure to buy a photo on the way out, too.
Laurel Park Place
- Address: 37700 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia
- Phone: 734-462-1100
- 2019 hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, March 30-April 6. Note: Bunny takes periodic “carrot breaks.”
- Photos: Free visits with the Easter Bunny; $24.99-$49.99/package prices; no personal cameras allowed
Hop on over to the food court and high five everyone’s favorite hare, smile big for the camera, purchase a few pix – and then grab a bite. Pet photos with the Easter Bunny run 6-9 p.m. April 1, 8 and 15. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.
Macomb Mall
- Address: 32233 Gratiot Ave., Roseville
- Phone: 586-293-7800
- 2019 hours: Call for details; Visits run April 5-20
- Photos: Call ahead for pricing; No personal cameras allowed
Visit to share those springtime wishes and take home a photo or two. Bunny Cares 2019 for kids with special needs runs 9-10:30 a.m. on April 7.
Oakland Mall
- Address: 412 W. 14 Mile Road, Troy
- Phone: 248-585-6000
- 2019 hours: Dates TBD; call for details
- Costs: Call ahead for pricing; No personal cameras allowed
The Easter Bunny will hop into Oakland Mall’s Center Court on Saturday, March 17 up until Saturday, March 31. If your pet wants to meet the bunny, he is available 6-8 p.m. March 18 and 25.
Southland Center
- Address: 23000 Eureka Road, Taylor
- Phone: 734-374-2800
- 2019 hours: Dates TBD; call for details
- Photos: Call ahead for pricing; No personal cameras allowed
Everyone’s favorite cute and cuddly character sets up shop for a photo op at this downriver shopping complex.
The Mall at Partridge Creek
- Address: 17420 Hall Road, Clinton Township
- Phone: 586-226-0330
- 2019 hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, March 29-April 20
- Photos: $24.99-$49.99; no personal cameras allowed
Kids can the Bunny at the Cabin at the Creek. Pet parents visit 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on April 6-13 (except for Sunday, April 7, which takes place 11 a.m.-6 p.m.), to get a seasonal photo of their four-legged babies. A Calming Bunny for kids with special needs runs 9-11 a.m. on Sunday, April 7.
The Somerset Collection
- Address: 2800 W. Big Beaver Road, South, in The Rotunda
- Phone: 248-643-6360
- 2019 hours: Dates TBD; call for details
- Photos: Call ahead for pricing; No personal cameras allowed
Meet the mall’s female bunny, Hester. Lots of kids hit this spot, so be sure to get there early to avoid the long waits.
The Village of Rochester Hills
- Address: 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester
- Phone: 248-375-9451
- 2019 hours: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 1-6 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 19 and 2-8 p.m. Saturday, April 20
- Photos: Visits with the bunny are free; bring your own camera
This spot offers four chances to meet with the Easter Bunny, and includes a variety of family-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy, too.
Twelve Oaks Mall
- Address: 27500 Novi Road, Novi, center court
- Phone: 248-468-4675
- 2019 hours: Dates TBD; call for details
- Photos: Call ahead for pricing; No personal cameras allowed
The lower level center court of this massive mall is turned into Bunnyville, an interactive town to make the Bunny more comfy. Visit him and have your picture taken.
Westland Shopping Center
- Address: 35000 Warren Road, Westland
- Phone: 734-425-5001
- 2019 hours: Dates TBD; call for details
- Photos: Call ahead for pricing; No personal cameras allowed
The bunny will be at the mall, perched in a giant festive Easter basket festooned with a big pink bow, to grant kids’ wishes.
This post was originally published in 2018 and is updated regularly.Â
