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Easter Bunny Photo Experience Now Open at Smith Haven Mall to Delight Families

Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), a global leader in retail real estate, is hosting its annual Easter celebration festivities at Smith Haven Mall, offering families the chance to participate in both traditional and unique seasonal events.

The Bunny Photo Experience is now open and runs through Saturday, April 19 at Smith Haven Mall’s Center Court. Kids will have the chance to visit with the Bunny and take home a treasured snapshot of the fun occasion.

The presenting sponsor for the 2014 Bunny Photo Experience is Gymboree.

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“We love to hold family-friendly events at Smith Haven Mall and we always look forward to watching children interact with the Bunny during the Easter season,” said Ashley Jacobsen, director of marketing and business development for Smith Haven Mall.

The Simon Kidgits Club® will also host a special Spring Celebration Breakfast event on Saturday, April 12 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. where kids can participate in various craft-making activities, such as a make-your-own stick flowers and paper birds, and games including a hopscotch board and a bean bag toss. Participants will receive a Kidgits® Easter bucket and bunny ears as a keepsake and Kidgits members will also take home a goodie bag.  The event is limited to the first 150 children who register; families can sign up starting on March 30 at Simon Guest Services. Immediately following the Kidgits Spring Celebration Breakfast event, Smith Haven Mall will host an Easter Egg Hunt in the Food Court at 10 a.m., which is free and open to the public.

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The Simon Kidgits Club is a fun and informative program that focuses on health, wellness, education, safety and entertainment for children ages 3-8.  The Simon Kidgits Club has kept children and parents alike amused for over a decade with various events and activities while providing incentives for club members, such as special offers, rewards and games.

For more information about the Simon Kidgits Club and Smith Haven Mall’s Easter events, visit www.simon.com/kidgits, www.facebook.com/SmithHavenMall, or follow the mall on Twitter @SmithHavenMall.        

Smith Haven Mall

An expansive retail destination offering simply the best shopping there is, Smith Haven Mall is located at Routes 347 and 25 in Lake Grove and managed by Simon Property Group, Inc., headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Renovated in 2007, the mall is anchored by Sears, JC Penney and Macy’s and has over 130 specialty stores.  Its Lifestyle Center, an outdoor plaza-style shopping environment, features an attractive courtyard of specialty retailers and premium eateries including Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, Barnes & Noble and Dick’s Sporting Goods. For more information, please go to www.simon.com. Visit www.shopsmithhavenmall.com for the latest mall events and retailer updates. Smith Haven Mall is on Facebook – check out www.facebook.com/SmithHavenMall.  Follow the mall on Twitter too: @SmithHavenMall.  

Simon Property Group

Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) is an S&P 100 company and a global leader in the retail real estate industry.  The Company currently owns or has an interest in more than 325 retail real estate properties in North America, Asia and Europe comprising approximately 243 million square feet. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and employ approximately 5,500 people in the U.S.  For more information, visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com.

About Simon Brand Ventures

Simon Brand Ventures (SBV), Simon's business-to-consumer arm, is pioneering the transformation of shopping centers into a medium where consumer brands can build relationships with Simon shoppers who make over 2.8 billion visits each year.  Simon's vast franchise of market-leading shopping centers nationwide provides SBV the foundation to monetize the distribution system through numerous consumer ventures. SBV and its affiliates have engaged in a number of consumer business initiatives, including the Simon Visa Giftcard® and the American Express®/Simon Giftcard; launch of Simon platform programs such as Simon dTour Live® and Simon Kidgits Club®; a national media delivery channel including static, digital and experiential marketing and advertising vehicles; and multiple national and local marketing alliances with Coca-Cola and Visa U.S.A. among others.

About The Gymboree Corporation

The Gymboree Corporation is a specialty retailer operating stores selling high-quality apparel and accessories for children under the Gymboree, Gymboree Outlet, Janie and Jack, and Crazy 8 brands, as well as play programs for children under the Gymboree Play and Music brand.

About Gymboree Retail Stores

Gymboree has been dressing children since 1986. The brand's fashionable clothing and accessories are created to celebrate kids being kids in unique head-to-toe looks. Available in sizes newborn to 12 years, Gymboree clothing is designed with colorful, high-quality fabrics and detailed touches throughout. Gymboree currently operates 631 stores in the U.S. and Canada and we continue to expand internationally. You can also visit us anytime from everywhere at www.gymboree.com.

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