La Luna Children’s Boutique, located in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, will host their second annual Spring Fashion Show with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 9 from 4-5:30 p.m. benefiting Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle.
The whimsical spring event will take place on Grand Boulevard’s North Lawn and kick off at 4 p.m. with a kid’s fashion show, sponsored by John Lee Nissan. Models will have the opportunity to shop the boutique’s latest spring and summer styles to showcase on the runway, courtesy of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®. La Luna is currently seeking both male and female models, ages 1-14. Those interested in participating should email karoline.kellogg@gmail.com to learn more.
Following the fashion show, guests will delight in an afternoon of family fun, refreshments, and the official arrival of the Easter Bunny. Attendees will enjoy light bites from Cantina Laredo, Everkrisp, Kilwins, and Swell Pops along with beer and wine for the adults. There will be music and karaoke by Maddie’s Karaoke and DJ Services, various vendor booths, complimentary Easter-themed arts and crafts activities, and an Easter egg hunt for kids to participate in. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance in a John Lee Nissan and take photos with children and families in front of a custom backdrop, courtesy of Arhaus and Whitney Port Photography.
La Luna will also have a robust silent auction for guests to bid on. In 2023, the inaugural fashion show raised $5,00 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. All proceeds raised from this year’s event will go directly to the Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle, a community-based, family focused, platform that provides programs and services based on the growing needs of families living with neurodiversity.
“We are so grateful for La Luna Children’s Boutique for supporting our organization through this beautiful community event,” said Beth Roberts, founder and executive director of Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle. “Because of their support, we will continue to support our neurodiverse community through our programming and especially with our financial aid giving. Having a neurodiverse child can be often isolating and lonely as a parent; our voice is one of hope, community, and relief to so many on this journey.”
According to Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle, typical therapy cost is anywhere from $80 to $135 per hour, often needed multiple times a week, while diagnostics can range from $600 to $2,500. The organization has an online resource provider portal, community outreach with educational seminar series and support groups, and lastly their financial aid portal which is currently accepting applications. To learn more about the Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle, visit www.neurodiversefl.org.
The Fashion Show and Easter Bunny Arrival are open to the public and free to attend. La Luna would like to thank the additional local businesses who are sponsoring the event including 30A Smiles.