Date: Friday, 2nd August

Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: East Square, Eastgate Shopping Centre

Eastgate Shopping Centre, in partnership with Vue Cinema and Basildon Council, is thrilled to invite you to our Family Fun Day to celebrate the grand opening of the new Vue Cinema! This is an event you won’t want to miss, packed with exciting activities and entertainment for the whole family, and it’s all FREE!

What’s Happening:

Character Meet & Greets:

  • Say hello to Bluey, Minions, and giant dinosaurs like T-rex and Velociraptor!
  • Meet and greet with baby dinosaurs, including the adorable Dino Rangers roaming around with surprises in hand.

Entertainment & Activities:

  • Dino Story Time: Enjoy engaging dinosaur tales.
  • Roaming Rangers: Explore with our rangers and their surprises.
  • Face Painting & Balloon Modelling: Fun for all ages!
  • Circus Skills Workshop: Learn amazing new tricks.
  • Community Window Colouring: Get creative with local artists.

Vue Cinema Specials:

  • Exclusive Preview of Bluey: 10:00 AM – Watch a compilation of your favourite episodes from season three. You might even get a chance to meet Bluey in person!
  • Mighty Mornings Screening: Enjoy the family blockbuster “IF” at 12:30 PM.
  • Spiderman: Back on the big screen at 1:00 PM.
  • McLaren Simulator Challenge: Test your racing skills on the big screen, brought to you by Coca Cola. Compete against a pro McLaren E-sport champion’s lap time.

Eastgate Highlights:

  • Meet and greet with baby dinosaurs.
  • Fun giveaways and a plush stall.
  • A 1995 Jurassic Jeep Wrangler on display.
  • Special offers from retailers around the centre.

This fun-filled day is perfect for families, film enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enjoy a fantastic day out. Come and celebrate with us, make new memories, and experience the magic of Eastgate and Vue Cinema.

Don’t Miss Out!

Join us for a day of unforgettable fun and celebration. We can’t wait to see you there!

For full details and updates, visit Basildon Council Events.