School Choir Week at Eastgate Shopping Centre

Dates: Monday, December 9th – Friday, December 13th
Performance Times: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM

Join us for a heartwarming celebration of talent and community at Eastgate Shopping Centre’s School Choir Week! From December 9th to 13th, we’re thrilled to showcase the incredible voices of local school choirs. Each day, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy uplifting performances at 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM.

Bring your family and friends to experience the joy of live music and the festive spirit that fills our shopping centre. Let’s come together to support our young performers as they share their passion for singing and spread holiday cheer throughout Eastgate.

Don’t miss out on this special event – mark your calendars and get ready to be serenaded! We can’t wait to see you there.

Eastgate’s Festive Fun Day – Saturday, 30th November

Get ready for a magical day of festive fun at Eastgate Shopping Centre! Bring the whole family and enjoy a range of Christmas-themed activities:

Meet Elsa & Olaf (12pm-4pm): Say hello to your favourite Frozen characters and capture the magic with a photo!
Christmas Elf Hunt: Follow the trail, work out the word it spells and receive a Christmas treat upon completion.
Letters to Santa Station: Write your wish list to Santa and pop it in our post box to send it straight to the North Pole.
Live Christmas Band: Enjoy the holiday spirit with live music from a Christmas band performing your favourite festive tunes.
Face Painting: Let your little ones get into the Christmas spirit with some fun and festive face paint designs.
Snow Globe Ball Pit: Dive into our giant snow globe ball pit and see if you can find the hidden candy canes within 5 minutes!
Retailer Pop-Ups (TBC): Discover exciting offers and activities from our retailers.

Join us for a day filled with joy, laughter, and festive magic. We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season with you at Eastgate! 🎄

The Grinch is BACK at Eastgate! 🚨

After causing chaos last year and stealing the spotlight, he’s making his much-anticipated return on Saturday, 7th December from 11am-4pm.

Last year, he nearly ruined Christmas and even got detained by Security! 👮‍♂️ This time, we need everyone to help us stop him from wreaking more havoc and keep the Christmas spirit alive! 🎄

Catch him if you can, as he sneaks around Eastgate in true Grinchy style, spreading mischief and festive fun.

Don’t miss this hilarious and heartwarming event – join us for some festive shenanigans! 💚

Let’s make sure Christmas stays merry and bright!

Join Us for a Magical Start to Christmas on Saturday, 16th November!🎄

We’re kicking off the festive season in style at Eastgate Shopping Centre, and you won’t want to miss it!

🕛 Grotto Grand Opening – 12pm:
Be there as we unveil our enchanting Christmas Grotto, the perfect place for little ones to meet Santa and make their holiday wishes come true!

🍭 Candy Cane Stilt Walkers:
Keep your eyes peeled for our fun candy cane stilt walkers roaming the centre, handing out sweet treats to spread some holiday cheer!

🎉 Basildon Council’s Christmas Extravaganza – From 4pm:
Head to Basildon Town Centre after our event for the Council’s spectacular Christmas celebration! Expect a Christmas market filled with festive goodies, thrilling panto performances, live music, and entertainment for the whole family. 🎭

🧸 The Entertainer Pop-Up:
The much-loved retailer will join us at this event. Details TBC…

Make sure to mark your calendars and bring your family for a day full of festive fun and Christmas magic! ✨

See you there! 🎅🎄

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

This festive season, Eastgate Shopping Centre is giving you the chance to win your Christmas Wishlist! 🎄✨

Eastgate Christmas Grotto 🎅

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Get ready for the magic of Christmas at Eastgate Shopping Centre’s enchanting (FREE) grotto! From the first weekend of November through to Christmas Eve, Santa will be waiting to greet you and your little ones for a truly festive experience.

📅 Dates:

Available the first three weekends of November: 2nd & 3rd / 9th & 10th / 16th & 17th

OPEN DAILY from 21st November to 24th December

🎟 Entry:

It’s FREE to visit the grotto, but booking is essential.
Optional purchases like photographs, key rings, snow globes, and more are available to capture the magic. See below for prices!

📸 Item List:

Single Photo Frame: £8.00
Keyring: £7.50
Bauble: £9.50
Snow Globe: £12.00
Glitter Frame: £15.00
Two Photo Frames: £12.50

🎁 Package List:

Silver Package: £16.50
Includes: Bauble and Keyring.
Gold Package: £18.50
Includes: Snow Globe and Keyring, plus two Photo Frames.
Platinum Package: £22.00
Includes: Bauble, Glitter Frame, two Photo Frames, and a Keyring.

Make sure to book your slot early to avoid disappointment. Don’t miss out on the festive magic!

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Join us at Eastgate Shopping Centre for our exciting Pumpkin Patch event this Halloween! 🎃

On Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th October, bring the whole family to our ground floor event space (in front of the hoardings) for a fun-filled day of pumpkin picking and decorating.

Choose your perfect pumpkin from our patch, snap some pics at our festive selfie spot 📸, and get creative at our arts and crafts station where you can decorate your pumpkin to take home! 🎃✨

Important Info:

This is a FREE event but to ensure everyone has a great time and it doesn’t get too crowded, you’ll need to book a 30-minute time slot in advance.
Each child can be accompanied by 1 adult max, so please keep this in mind when booking.

Secure your spot now by heading to our ticket page and get ready for some spooky Halloween fun at Eastgate!

Book Your Tickets Here

We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡

AUGUST EVENT SCHEDULE at Eastgate Shopping Centre! 🌟

We’ve got an exciting line-up of FREE events every weekend in August in our Ground Floor Event Space! Here’s what you can look forward to:

Friday 2nd August: Family Fun Day with Vue Cinema and Basildon Council
– Time: 11am-4pm
– Highlights: Dinosaur Takeover, character meet-and-greets, and more family fun activities.

Saturday 10th August: Olympic Arts and Crafts
– Time: 11am-3pm
– Highlights: Get creative with Olympic-themed arts and crafts sessions for all ages.

Saturday 17th August: Golf Simulator in the Centre
– Time: 11am-4pm
– Highlights: Try your hand at our golf simulator and compete with friends and family.

Saturday 24th August: Jamie Knight Football Freestyler
– Time: 11am-3pm
– Highlights: Watch incredible football freestyle performances and join in on workshops every hour.

Bonus Activity:
– Olympic-Themed Badminton Court
– Dates: Available for free play on the days between these weekend events.
– Location: Ground Floor Event Space, outside Starbucks.

Don’t miss out on a fun-filled August at Eastgate! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a month of exciting activities and events. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Summer of Sports: Badminton Extravaganza!

As we wrap up our Summer of Sports, get ready to smash, serve, and have a blast with our final sport: Badminton! We’ve had a fantastic journey with football and tennis, and now it’s time to enjoy the thrill of badminton. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking for some family fun, our badminton court is open to all!

Event Details:

Dates: All through August
Location: Ground floor, outside Starbucks in our event space
Time: Available for free play every day, with events every Saturday

Why Join Us?

Stay Active: Enjoy a fun way to keep fit and active during the summer.
Family-Friendly: A perfect activity for families to enjoy together.
Community Spirit: Join fellow community members in a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

How to Participate:

Just show up! There’s no need to register in advance. Our badminton court is available for free play throughout the day, every day in August. If you’re looking to join in on the special Saturday events, be sure to check our event schedule for details.

Join Us for a Smash Hit Summer!

Don’t miss the final stretch of our Summer of Sports at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Come down, enjoy the game of badminton, and make some wonderful summer memories. See you on the court! 🌞🏸

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.