What’s On at Eastgate – Christmas 2025 🎄

All activities are FREE to enjoy. Dates, times, and details below. (Some activities are first-come, first-served while stocks last.)

Sat 1 Nov – Win Your Wishlist launches 🎁

  • Runs 1 Nov – 15 Dec

  • One winner every week, chosen each Monday (starting 10 Nov)

  • Pick 3 items from Eastgate stores and you could have them delivered to your door!

  • 👉 Full details & entry form

Sat 15 Nov – Grotto Grand Opening + Christmas Fun Day 🎅

10am-4pm | Ground Floor (Event Space & mall)

  • Official Grotto opening

  • Letters to Santa writing station

Sat 22 Nov – Candy Cane Stilt Walkers 🍬

Catch them across the mall at these times:

  • 11:00-11:40

  • 12:30-13:10

  • 14:20-15:00

Sat 29 Nov – Elf Academy 🧝

10am-4pm | Event Space

  • Kids dress up as elves, learn elf skills, and complete craft activities

  • Take-home certificate for new recruits!

Sat 6 Dec – VR Sleigh Ride 🛷

10am-4pm | Event Space

  • Hop on our virtual sleigh for a magical ride through the skies

Mon 8-Tue 16 Dec – School Choir Week 🎶

In partnership with local schools & St Luke’s charity

  • Daily performances spreading festive cheer around the centre

Sat 13 Dec – The Grinch is Back 💚

10am-3pm | Mall walkabouts & photo moments

  • Mischief, meet & greets, and plenty of Grinchy selfies

Also Sat 13 Dec – Trinity Dance School Pop-Up Shows 💃

11am-5pm | Shows on the hour, every hour

  • High-energy festive routines for all the family

Sat 20 & Sun 21 Dec – Snow Globe Ball Pit Challenge ❄️

All day | Event Space

  • You’ve got 5 minutes to find 5 candy canes hidden in the ball pit

  • Fun challenge + perfect photo op

Tue 23 Dec – Free Hot Chocolate & Mulled Wine ☕🍷

From 11am (while stocks last)

  • First-come, first-served to fuel your last-minute shopping!

 

Good to know

  • All activities are FREE OF CHARGE.

  • Some experiences are first-come, first-served and may pause during changeovers or performer breaks.

  • Children must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times.

  • Activities and timings may be subject to change. Check back here or our socials for updates.

We can’t wait to spend the festive season with you at Eastgate! ✨