This August, get ready to roar with excitement as The Malls Shopping Centre transforms into a prehistoric playground.


Every Thursday throughout the month, families can enjoy free dinosaur-themed activities in Castle Square between 11am – 4pm
Whether you’ve got a budding palaeontologist in the family or just love a good fossil hunt, there’s something for everyone during this journey through the Jurassic era.


Here's the roar-some line up:
THURSDAY 7TH AUGUST: TYRANNOSAURUS TRAIL, PLUS ARTS & CRAFTS
Kick off the adventure by picking up a Tyrannosaurus Trail sheet from our friendly Dinosaur Rangers in Castle Square.


Hunt down 10 dinosaurs displayed on selected store windows across The Malls to crack the magic word, and unlock free access to our dinosaur-themed Arts and Crafts area – complete with an epic Dilong Paradoxus Dinosaur photo opportunity. 

Get ready to snap a pic and let your creativity roar!

THURSDAY 14TH & 28TH AUGUST: DINO DIG
Head to our immersive Dino Dig experience, where little explorers can uncover the bones of a Tyrannosaurus Rex and a Saber-Toothed Predator.

Set in a prehistoric scene with baby triceratops and bone-shaped seats, this hands-on dig is the ultimate fossil-finding adventure.

Grab a paintbrush from a nearby Dinosaur Ranger and see what’s hidden beneath the sand!

THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST: ROAMING REPTILES
Get up close and personal with Jurassic giants, as a large dinosaur and two adorable baby dinos will be stomping through The Malls during intervals, in an unmissable interactive spectacle.Perfect for photo opportunities and unforgettable family memories, our Roaming Reptiles will delight dino fans of all ages.Make sure your phone’s charged - this is one selfie you won’t want to miss!

All free activities are First come, first served with limited availability. Queuing to access may be required. The Malls’ team will be on hand to answer any questions and take any photographs on request.  Keep up to date with the latest activity by visiting our Facebook channel.

Keep up to date with the latest activity by visiting The Malls’ Facebook page, here.