WEYMOUTH, HINGHAM, MA, ISSUED MARCH 10, 2025…Register now for Friday, April 18th when The Arc of the South Shore, a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities, will host its 3rd annual Easter Bunny Bash in partnership with the Derby Street Shops in Hingham.
The fun-filled event will be offered in two sessions, with the first egg hunt starting promptly at 10 a.m. and the second at 11 a.m. Both sessions will be held on the Derby Street Green between the stores REI and Kohl’s.
The Bunny Bash is offered in partnership with the Derby Street Shops. This beloved event, which always sells out quickly, will feature the egg hunts, face painting, and photos with the Easter Bunny. This is a BYOB – Bring Your Own Basket event!
Tickets are limited and advance registration is required; tickets are $10 per child age ages 2+. There is no charge for parents/caretakers. To register, please visit www.arcsouthshore.org.
While the hope and expectation is for sunny skies on April 18th, a rain date has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd. All registrants will be notified on April 17 if the Bunny Bash is rescheduled due to weather.
Event sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsorship comes with exclusive promotional opportunities and will benefit The Arc’s programs, which support 6,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year. Please visit www.arcsouthshore.org for detailed information.
Special thanks in advance to our early sponsors: Mass Cultural Council, MountainOne Bank, Abington Bank, and Tiny & Sons Auto Glass.
The Bunny Bash is supported in part by a grant from the Hingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the state agency Mass Cultural Council.
“We’re delighted to once again partner with the Derby Street Shops for this joyous event,” said Elizabeth Sandblom, CEO of The Arc of the South Shore. “The Easter Bunny Bash is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together, enjoy festive activities, and support our mission of empowering individuals with disabilities.”
About the Arc of the South Shore, Inc.
The Arc of the South Shore (The Arc) was founded in 1951 when a group of individuals created a school for children with disabilities. Then, in 1967, The Arc was deeded property at Webb State Park in Weymouth; the space gave the agency a permanent home and the opportunity to expand. By the end of the 1980s, The Arc became a multi-service agency. Today, The Arc is a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities.
The Arc of the South Shore (The Arc) was founded in 1951 when a group of individuals created a school for children with disabilities. Then, in 1967, The Arc was deeded property at Webb State Park in Weymouth; the space gave the agency a permanent home and the opportunity to expand. By the end of the 1980s, The Arc became a multi-service agency. Today, The Arc is a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities.
These services include an Autism Resource Center, early intervention program, community supports, employment services, day supports and habilitation programs, in-home care, and residential services. All of their programs are based on their six core values of people first, community, transparency, self-determination, diversity, and respect. The Arc serves participants from communities throughout the South Shore, including Abington, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate, and Norwell. Through their 71-year history, they have helped more than 100,000 people.