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 seasons one and two. 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.

Summer of Sports at Eastgate Shopping Centre –
Phase 2: Tennis Extravaganza! 🎾

We’re thrilled to announce Phase 2 of our exciting Summer of Sports installation, perfectly timed to coincide with Wimbledon. Get ready for a tennis-themed extravaganza that’s sure to delight all ages!

From July 1st to July 31st, come and enjoy our FREE tennis-themed activities:

Table Tennis Fun

We’ve set up table tennis tables in our event space – in front of the hoardings, outside Starbucks – for you to have a game with friends or family. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, grab a paddle and join in the fun. It’s a great way to stay active and enjoy some friendly competition!

Exciting Competition and Giveaway

Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming competition and giveaway. Fantastic prizes are up for grabs, so stay tuned and make sure to participate. You won’t want to miss out on the fun and the chance to win big!

Join us at Eastgate Shopping Centre from July 1st to 31st for a fantastic, free event filled with tennis-themed fun. See you there!

Calling all sports fans with a keen eye for detail! The Summer of Sport is heating up at Eastgate, and we’re challenging you to put your eagle vision to the test.