Roar into summer! Dinosaurs set to take over The Ridings at free family adventure day
Roar Into Summer at The Ridings promises a prehistoric day of fun for families next week.
Families across Wakefield are invited to enjoy a roaringly good day out on Wednesday, July as 22, as the centre brings dinosaurs, hands-on activities and interactive family entertainment from 10am to 4pm.
The free event is set to transform the shopping centre into a prehistoric adventure, giving visitors the chance to come face-to-face with incredible dinosaurs, meet expert dinosaur rangers and enjoy a packed programme of family-friendly activities throughout the day.
The headline attractions include a spectacular live dinosaur show, two walk-around dinosaur performers accompanied by experienced dinosaur rangers, and a dedicated dinosaur display area where children can learn more about these fascinating prehistoric creatures.
Young dinosaur enthusiasts will also be able to take part in a range of interactive workshops, including creating their own dinosaur keyring to take home and fossil rubbing
activities that allow them to discover what life was like millions of years ago.
Adding to the excitement, visitors can pose for photographs with a giant dinosaur egg, meet hand-held dinosaurs alongside roaming rangers, enjoy professional glitter tattoos
and explore the hugely popular Augmented Reality Dinosaur Interactive Table.
The Ridings will also launch a week-long Dinosaur Treasure Hunt from today (July 18), giving families the chance to search participating retailers for hidden dinosaur clues.
Visitors can complete the hunt through an online portal, helping families discover stores throughout the centre while entering their findings and taking part in the prehistoric adventure.
A spokesperson for The Ridings said: "We're delighted to be bringing Roar Into Summer at The Ridings to Wakefield this July.
"The event has been designed to give families a fantastic free day out during the school holidays, with plenty of opportunities to meet dinosaurs, take part in activities and make lasting memories together. From live dinosaur encounters to workshops, face painting and our centre wide treasure hunt, there's something for dinosaur fans of every age to enjoy."