– Woodmere & Westlake, OH
Step into spring by going on a reading adventure with our StoryWalk® on the east and west side! Guests will be able to stroll throughout Eton Chagrin Boulevard and Crocker Park while enjoying a magical springtime story, with a page of each book in different store front windows. The Easter Bunny will also join in on the fun for FREE photos.
The Easter Bunny will be inside The Atrium Lounge at Eton Chagrin Boulevard for complimentary photos on Friday, March 31 from 4-6pm during Fabulous Friday to kick-off the springtime fun weekend in Woodmere. Starting Friday morning, families are invited to dive into a magical story as they stroll inside and outside the property, all weekend long. The featured book will be “Big Dance” by Aoife Greenham. Shop, dine and spot a new page of the story along the way. With the newly launched DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) at Eton Chagrin Boulevard, visitors can grab an adult beverage to enjoy as they make their way through the StoryWalk®.
The Easter Bunny will also be hopping its way through Crocker Park for FREE photos at The North Union Farmer’s Market on April 1 from 10am-1pm. Throughout the weekend, families are invited to dive into the featured book, “Over in the Meadow” illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats. Pages of the story will be spread throughout the property starting on Friday for guests to follow along in between shopping & dining the retailers of Crocker Park.
“We are so excited to bring a bit of spring magic to both of our properties with the StoryWalk® and the Easter Bunny,” says Stacie Schmidt, VP of Marketing & Communications at Stark Enterprises. “Bring the family out to enjoy a weekend of fun and make memories during this wonderful, springtime experience!”
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. Created in 2007, StoryWalk® began as a way to engage families in physical activity together. It has spread to all 50 states and 12 foreign countries.
Cleveland-area residents can participate the StoryWalk® on March 31-April 2 at Eton Chagrin Blvd. and Crocker Park. For more information on this event at Crocker Park, visit crockerpark.com/storywalk and follow @CrockerPark on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more information on this event at Eton Chagrin Boulevard, visit etonchagrinblvd.com/storywalk and follow @EtonChagrin on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.