Family Fun Day 2025 🦖

Friday 29 August | 10am–4pm
Free Event
East Square & inside Eastgate at our Ground Floor Event Space

Join us for Basildon’s ultimate family day out – back by popular demand!

We’re teaming up with Basildon Borough Council, Creative Basildon, and Vue once again to bring you a Jurassic-sized day of fun across East Square and inside Eastgate Shopping Centre. Expect dinosaurs, drama, and dino-sized memories…

What’s On in East Square:

🦕 Roaming Dinosaurs – from Spinosaurus and Dilophosaurus to newborn dino babies

🦺 Dino Basecamp & Ranger Training Workshop – register as a Trainee Ranger, learn how to handle a dino emergency, and meet the Chief Ranger!

🎪 Circus Skills Workshop – balance, spin and juggle like a pro

🎨 Join Mike from Family Scribbles for a themed scribbles drawing activity

🎬 Celebrate Vue’s First Birthday with £1 film screenings – choose from Madagascar, Bluey Let’s Play Chef, CBeebies Musical: The Great Ice Cream Hunt, or The Dark Knight (available to book from 22 August via Vue Basildon’s website – first come, first served)

🎉 …and more surprises on the day!

What’s On At Eastgate:

🚙 Jurassic Jeep Wrangler Photo Op – snap a pic with our iconic 1994 Jeep parked outside by East Square

📸 Jurassic Selfie Spot – big, bold and perfect for family pics

🧢 Palaeontology Workshop – kids can dress like explorers, join dino school, make their own clay fossil and earn a certificate

🧸 Dino Plush Stall – take home your very own prehistoric pal

🎁 Look out for retailer pop-ups, special discounts and offers too!

🦖 It’s all completely FREE – no tickets, no bookings, just turn up and dive into the fun.

Mother’s Day Flower Giveaway at Eastgate

Sunday 30th March | Ground Floor (Event Space)

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the wonderful mums in our community with a special flower giveaway! Visit our beautiful flower cart on the Ground Floor and pick up a FREE bunch of flowers – the perfect way to show your appreciation.

Hurry, while stocks last! Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

📅 Date: Sunday 30th March
📍 Location: Ground Floor, Eastgate Shopping Centre

Come along and make Mother’s Day extra special at Eastgate!

TREE OF LOVE CELEBRATION 💌🌳

This half term, join us for a heartwarming craft activity at Eastgate! Visit our Love Tree, decorate your own heart, and add it to the display to spread messages of love and kindness.

A fun and creative way for families to celebrate the season of love – don’t miss out!

No booking required. Just turn up and get involved! ✨

📅 19th-20th February 2025

⏰ 10AM-4PM

📍 Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon

💖 FREE EVENT

This Valentine’s Day, Eastgate Shopping Centre is giving you the chance to WIN an unforgettable romantic escape for two on Friday 14th February at the luxurious Pennyhill Park in Surrey!

Win 3 Months Free Parking at Eastgate Shopping Centre! 🚗

We’re making your shopping trips even better! Enter our exclusive giveaway for the chance to win 3 months of free parking at Car Park 6 at Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon.

How to Enter:

Head to Facebook or Instagram, and follow the instructions on the Giveaway post. It only takes 1 minute!

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy stress-free parking while you shop, dine, and explore Eastgate.

Hurry! Entries close 22nd February. The winner will be announced on 23rd February 2025.

T&Cs apply. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook.

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Eastgate Shopping Centre!

📅 Date: Saturday, 1st February 2025
📍 Location: Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon

Join us for an exciting celebration as we welcome the Year of the Dragon with vibrant traditions, performances, and family-friendly activities!

What’s On:
🐉 World-Famous Lion Dance – Experience the magic as the Lion Dance weaves through the centre, visiting shops and spreading good fortune! (Starts at 12 PM)
🥋 Martial Arts Performances – Be amazed by dynamic displays from Kam’s Martial Arts Club, showcasing skill and strength. (From 11 AM)
🎨 Arts & Crafts Stall – Get creative with themed crafts for all ages! (Open from 9 AM)

Bring the whole family and start the year with positivity and good luck!

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! 💚

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