Store Events
Can’t decide what to do today? Here at The Entertainer, we have lots of free events and kids' activities for children of all ages. Scroll through our events below to find out when this is happening in your local store. We look forward to seeing you at one our free family fun events with visits from your favourite characters, giveaways and more!
- Paw Patroller Vehicle
- Euro 2024 Topps
- New Nerf N Series
- Chase From Paw Patrol
- Skye From Paw Patrol
- PAW-some face-painting event
- Cody From Cocomelon
- JJ From Cocomelon
- Monopoly Knockout
- Optimus Prime
- Bat wheels
- Pitter Patter Pets
- Dino Day Event
- Sonic
- Gabby Dolls House
- Happyland King
- Happyland Fairy
- Happyland Cowboy
- Policewoman
- FidlBitz Demo
- Batman
- Beyblades
- Bluey
- Cam The Cat
Come and see Paw Patroller Vehicle in action! 10am-4pm.
Bring along your camera, your biggest smile and get practicing your best paw Patrol catchphrases.
We would love to see your photos so don’t forget to share your photos with us on social using #TheEntertainerVIP and you could even win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card. Love Paw Patrol – see our full range of Paw Patrol Toys here.
- 29/06/2024 - Staines
- 13/07/2024 - Wrexham
- 20/07/2024 - Chester Broughton Park
- 27/07/2024 - Wakefield
- 31/08/2024 - Lincoln
- 07/09/2024 - Leeds Spring
Calling All Nerf Fans!
The Nerf Summer Tour is coming to The Entertainer! Come and experience some of the biggest and best blasters Nerf has to offer, take aim and hit the target!
Bring along your cameras and share your action shots with us on social using #TheEntertainerVIP.
Can’t wait to get hands on with Nerf?
Love Nerf see our full range of Nerf Toys here.
Calling all football fans!
Looking to complete your Topps Euro Sticker or Card selection but missing a few for a full set?
Join us in store and take part in our swap shops, swapping with our store teams and other collectors to help complete your sets.
Looking for some extra cards or starter sets? See the options available here
- 04/06/2024 - All Entertainer Stores 3:30PM-4:30PM
- 06/06/2024 - All Entertainer Stores 3:30PM-4:30PM
- 11/06/2024 - All Entertainer Stores 3:30PM-4:30PM
- 13/06/2024 - All Entertainer Stores 3:30PM-4:30PM
- 18/06/2024 - All Entertainer Stores 3:30PM-4:30PM
- 20/06/2024 - All Entertainer Stores 3:30PM-4:30PM
- 18/06/2024 - All Entertainer Stores 3:30PM-4:30PM
- 25/06/2024 - All Entertainer Stores 3:30PM-4:30PM
- 27/06/2024 - All Entertainer Stores 3:30PM-4:30PM
Ready for action, Ryder, Sir!
Come and meet the bravest police pup, Chase, at your local The Entertainer store! Even the mightiest of pups need a little rest so Chase will be appearing at intervals between 10am-4pm. Its free to meet Chase but we would recommend arriving early to avoid disappointment.
Chase is going to be a super busy pup this year and will also be visiting all of the stores below throughout the year. So if you can't make this visit, maybe catch him at the next!
Bring along your camera, your biggest smile and get practicing your best Chase catchphrases.
We would love to see your photos with chase so don’t forget to share your photos with us on social using #TheEntertainerVIP and you could even win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card. Love Paw Patrol – see our full range of Paw Patrol Toys here.
- 27/01/2024 - Manchester - Arndale
- 10/02/2024 - Gloucester
- 17/02/2024 - Whiteley
- 24/02/2024 - Chelmsford
- 02/03/2024 - Peterborough
- 23/03/2024 - Sutton Coldfield
- 30/03/2024 - Crawley
- 06/04/2024 - Macclesfield
- 13/04/2024 - Chester
- 27/04/2024 - Douglas
- 18/05/2024 - Llandudno
- 25/05/2024 - Ipswich
- 01/06/2024 - Wrexham
- 08/06/2024 - Bournemouth
- 15/06/2024 - Amersham
- 06/07/2024 - East Kilbride
- 13/07/2024 - Dunfermline
- 20/07/2024 - Yeovil
- 27/07/2024 - Welwyn Garden City
- 17/08/2024 - Chesterfield
- 24/08/2024 - Dover
- 31/08/2024 - Southport
- 07/09/2024 - Leeds-Spring
- 28/09/2024 - Bishop Stortford
- 05/10/2024 - Lichfield
- 12/10/2024 - Ilford
- 19/10/2024 - Oldham
- 26/10/2024 - Telford
This pup's gotta fly!
Paw Patrols Skye is coming to visit to a local The Entertainer store making regular appearances between 10am-4pm. Its free to meet Skye but we would recommend arriving early to avoid disappointment.
Skye has an action-packed year ahead of her. She'll be hitting the road and visiting all of the stores below so if you see your local store listed, come and say hey!
Bring along your camera, your biggest smile and get practicing your best Skye catchphrases.
We would love to see your photos with Skye so don’t forget to share your photos with us on social using #TheEntertainerVIP and you could even win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card. Love Paw Patrol – see our full range of Paw Patrol Toys here.
Let's take to the sky!
- 27/01/2024 - Torquay
- 10/02/2024 - Kidderminster
- 17/02/2024 - Bolton
- 24/02/2024 - Preston
- 02/03/2024 - Birkenhead
- 23/03/2024 - Walsall
- 30/03/2024 - Wakefield
- 06/04/2024 - Haywards Heath
- 13/04/2024 - Shrewsbury
- 27/04/2024 - Romford Brewery
- 18/05/2024 - Lancaster
- 25/05/2024 - Stevenage
- 01/06/2024 - Worcester
- 08/06/2024 - Redditch
- 15/06/2024 - Newport - Wales
- 06/07/2024 - Cameron Toll
- 29/06/2024 - Glasgow - Buchanan Galleries
- 20/07/2024 - Grimsby
- 27/07/2024 - Witney
- 17/08/2024 - Beverley
- 24/08/2024 - Port Talbot
- 31/08/2024 - Lincoln
- 07/09/2024 - Camberley
- 14/09/2024 - Kings Lynn Vancouver
- 28/09/2024 - Northwich
- 05/10/2024 - Orpington
- 12/10/2024 - Romford Mercury
- 19/10/2024 - Barnsley
- 26/10/2024 - Didcot
Get ready for some PAW-some fun!
Come and play with us as we create your favourite PAW Patrol characters using Snazaroo PAW Patrol face paint!
Let us know who your favourite pup is! Is it the brave Chase, the fearless Skye, the heroic Marshall, the clever Rocky, or the adventurous Zuma?
Our talented face painter will be available from 11am-3pm to help bring the PAW Patrol characters to life!
Be sure to bring along a camera and upload your Snazaroo PAW Patrol face paint to social media with the #TheEntertainerVIP for a chance to win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card. Love Snazaroo PAW Patrol Face Paint! see our full range of Paw Patrol Toys here.
- 31/08/2024 meet Skye - Lincoln
- 07/09/2024 meet Chase - Leeds-Springs
- 07/09/2024 meet Skye - Camberlay
- 14/09/2024 meet Skye - Kings-Lynn
- 28/09/2024 meet Chase - Bishop Stortford
- 05/10/2024 meet Chase - Lichfield
- 19/10/2024 meet Chase - Oldham
- 26/10/2024 meet Chase - Telford
Autobots… Roll out!
Calling all Transformers Fans! Decepticons beware!
As the leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime is coming to visit The Entertainer.
Optimus Prime will be outside The Entertainers listed below between 9am-4pmin prime position for you to get the perfect Transformers Photo with him.
So not to give the game away, Optimus Prime will remain transformed into his iconic Peterbilt truck on the day but don’t worry he will be keeping a lookout for any Decepticons nearby.
Don’t forget to share any photos you take with Optimus Prime with #TheEntertainerVIP for a chance to win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card.
see our full range of Transformers toys here.- 01/04/2024 - Woking
- 02/04/2024 - Bexleyheath
- 03/04/2024 - Chelmsford
- 04/04/2024 - Kings Lynn
- 05/04/2024 - Peterborough
- 06/04/2024 - Lincoln
Pitter Patter Pet Demos
Join us in store on the below date and get up close and personal with some of our favourite Pitter Patter Pets!
Explore your home, garden or enter a world of make-believe with Pitter Patter Pets. These interactive soft toy animals include cuddly household pets and imaginary animals that walk, bark, wag their tails, twitch their noses or ears and some even dance.
Pitter Patter Pets will be demoing in The Entertainer all stores All day on 30th March.
Who will be your favourite?
Can't wait to get your very own Pitter Patter?
see our full range of Pitter Patter Pets here.
- 30/03/2024 - All Stores
Dinosaur Days!
We are BIG fans of dinosaurs at The Entertainer and the below stores are hosting a dinosaur day within their store.
Join us and take part in some dinosaurs demos, have a chat to our dinosaur store keepers and you might even see a dinosaur in store too!
Don’t forget to share any photos you take with #TheEntertainerVIP for a chance to win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card.
Love dinosaurs? See the full range of dinosaur toys here:- 30/03/2024 - Southport
- 04/04/2024 - Yate
- 18/05/2024 - Barrow-in-Furness
A very special CoComelon character is coming to visit us at The Entertainer!
We'll give you three clues who it could be, he likes science, he LOVES dinosaurs and his best friend in the whole wide world is JJ... you guessed it, it's Cody!
Come on down to one of the stores on the dates listed below to meet Cody who will be making regular appearances between 10:00am-4:00pm.
Its free to meet Cody but we would suggest arriving early to avoid any disappointment.
We would love to see your photos with Cody so don’t forget to share your photos with us on social using #TheEntertainerVIP and you could even win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card. Love CoComelon – see our full range of CoComelon Toys here.
- 27/01/2024 - Wolverhampton
- 10/02/2024 - Aylesbury
- 17/02/2024 - Port-Talbot
- 24/02/2024 - Carmarthen
- 02/03/2024 - Sunderland
- 23/03/2024 - Hemel Hempstead
- 30/03/2024 - Coliseum
- 06/04/2024 - Winchester
- 13/04/2024 - Woking
- 27/04/2024 - Bristol Cabot Circus
- 18/05/2024 - Blackburn
- 25/05/2024 - Huddersfield
- 01/06/2024 - Liverpool
- 08/06/2024 - Uxbridge
- 15/06/2024 - Basildon
- 06/07/2024 - Livingston
- 13/07/2024 - Barrow-in-Furness
- 20/07/2024 - Workington
- 27/07/2024 - Coventry
- 17/08/2024 - Sheffield Moor
- 24/08/2024 - Ashford
- 31/08/2024 - Doncaster
- 07/09/2024 - Haywards Heath
- 28/09/2024 - Birkenhead
- 05/10/2024 - Kidderminster
- 12/10/2024 - Preston
- 19/10/2024 - Bolton
- 26/10/2024 - Torquay
Monopoly Knockout
Join us instore 10am - 3pm and experience Monopoly Knockout! The family party game of sliding tokens and cash-grabbing fun!
In this up-and-active version of the Monopoly game, compete against opponents in a token showdown. Players play in rounds, taking in turns sliding their tokens down the long gameboard (over 3 feet) and trying to land them on properties. At the end of each round, they'll collect - or pay - cash based on where their tokens ended up.
So aim and slide carefuly, landing tokens on the best properties and knocking other players' tokens into Jail or totally off the board. The player with the most cash at the end of the game wins.
- 30/03/2024 - Bluewater
- 30/03/2024 - Bullring
- 30/03/2024 - Stratford
- 30/03/2024 - Lakeside
- 30/03/2024 - White City
- 30/03/2024 - Meadowhall Sheffield
- 30/03/2024 - Metro Centre
- 30/03/2024 - Manchester Arndale
- 13/04/2024 - Kingston Bentalls
- 27/04/2024 - Bristol Cribbs Causeway
Autobots… Roll out!
Calling all Transformers Fans! Decepticons beware!
As the leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime is coming to visit The Entertainer.
Optimus Prime will be outside The Entertainers listed below between 9am-4pmin prime position for you to get the perfect Transformers Photo with him.
So not to give the game away, Optimus Prime will remain transformed into his iconic Peterbilt truck on the day but don’t worry he will be keeping a lookout for any Decepticons nearby.
Don’t forget to share any photos you take with Optimus Prime with #TheEntertainerVIP for a chance to win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card.
see our full range of Transformers toys here.- 01/04/2024 - Woking
- 02/04/2024 - Bexleyheath
- 03/04/2024 - Chelmsford
- 04/04/2024 - Kings Lynn
- 05/04/2024 - Peterborough
- 06/04/2024 - Lincoln
Sonic The Hedgehog
Your favourite blue hedgehog is back by popular demand!
You can catch (if you can keep up!) Sonic The Hedgehog at one of the stores listed below.
Sonic has to take regular breaks so he can run off some of his energy every so often, but he'll be making regular appearances between 10am-4pm! Come along and say hey!
Be sure to bring along a camera and upload your Sonic Selfie to social media with the #TheEntertainerVIP for a chance to win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card.
see our full range of Sonic toys here.- 27/07/2024 - Leeds Trinity
- 03/08/2024 - Cwmbran
- 10/08/2024 - Yeovil
- 24/08/2024 - Leicester
- 31/08/2024 - Glasgow Silverburn
- 07/09/2024 - West Bromwich
- 14/09/2024 - Middlesbrough
- 28/09/2024 - Truro
- 05/10/2024 - Colchester
- 12/10/2024 - Burton-On-Trent
- 19/10/2024 - Hanley
- 09/11/2024 - Glasgow - St Enoch
- 16/11/2024 - Dundee
- 23/11/2024 - Walsall
- 30/11/2024 - Newport
Meet Bam!
The Hero of Batwheels has taken time out from fighting crimes and protecting citizens Gotham City to visit us at The Entertainer.
Bam will be outside The Entertainers listed below between 9am-5pm for you to get the perfect Photo with him
Don’t forget to share any photos you take with Batwheels with #TheEntertainerVIP for a chance to win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card!
- 04/04/2024 - Newbury
- 06/04/2024 - Chester Broughton
- 09/04/2024 - Bury
- 11/04/2024 - Barrow-in-Furness
- 13/04/2024 - Workington
- 20/04/2024 - Staines
JJ, the kid with a curl like an ice cream swirl, is coming to The Entertainer!
Meet everyone's favourite CoComelon star at a store and date listed below. Its free to meet JJ but being the superstar he is we’d suggest arriving early to avoid any disappointment.
JJ will be appearing regularly between 10am-4pm ready and waiting for lots of hugs and pictures.
We would love to see your photos with JJ so don’t forget to share your photos with us on social using #TheEntertainerVIP and you could even win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card. Love CoComelon – see our full range of CoComelon Toys here.
- 27/01/2024 - Merryhill
- 10/02/2024 - Eastleigh
- 17/02/2024 - Leamington Spa
- 24/02/2024 - Newport Wales
- 02/03/2024 - Chatham
- 23/03/2024 - Stirling
- 30/03/2024 - Warrington
- 06/04/2024 - Newbury
- 13/04/2024 - Reading
- 27/04/2024 - Watford
- 18/05/2024 - York
- 25/05/2024 - Keynsham
- 01/06/2024 - Poole
- 08/06/2024 - Yate
- 15/06/2024 - Carlisle
- 06/07/2024 - Dundee
- 13/07/2024 - Clydebank
- 20/07/2024 - Cumbernauld
- 27/07/2024 - Burnley
- 17/08/2024 - Midsomer-Norton
- 24/08/2024 - Hartlepool
- 31/08/2024 - Wandsworth
- 07/09/2024 - Sutton Coldfield
- 28/09/2024 - Arndale
- 05/10/2024 - Peterborough
- 12/10/2024 - Whiteley
- 19/10/2024 - Chelmsford
- 26/10/2024 - Gloucester
Meet Gabby!
Meet Gabby- the star of Gabby’s Dollhouse, for a cuddle, handshake or high five.
Gabby will be visiting selected The Entertainer stores appearing between 11am – 4pm and would love to meet you! Don’t forget to pick up your free activity sheets and cat ears. We hope you have a “cat”tastic time and would love to see your photos with Gabby – share them with #TheEntertainerVIP for a chance to win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card.
Love Gabbys Dolls House ? – see all the toys here
Experience FidlBitz
Join us in the below stores between 10am – 6pm and experience FidlBitz
We’d love to see your creations – don’t forget to share them with us with #TheEntertainerVIP
- 13/04/2024 - Birmingham - Bullring
- 13/04/2024 - Lakeside
- 13/04/2024 - Bluewater
- 13/04/2024 - Stratford
To celebrate 50 years of Early Learning Centre some of our stores are having a royal visit by The King (from Happyland)
His majesty will be making regular appearances between 10am – 4pm and would love to see you.
We would love to see your photos with our Happyland Friends so don’t forget to share your photos with us on social using #TheEntertainerVIP and you could even win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card. Love Happyland – see our full range of Happyland Toys here.
- 20/04/2024 - Birmingham - Bullring
- 27/04/2024 - Kingston Bentalls
- 04/05/2024 - Glasgow - St Enoch
- 11/05/2024 - Bristol Cabot Circus
- 18/05/2024 - White City Westfield London
To add some magic to our 50 years of the Early Learning Centre celebrations our very own Happyland Fairy is coming to visit the stores below.
She’ll be making regular appearances between 10am – 4pm and would love to see you.
We would love to see your photos with our Happyland Friends so don’t forget to share your photos with us on social using #TheEntertainerVIP and you could even win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card. Love Happyland – see our full range of Happyland Toys here.
- 20/04/2024 - Bluewater
- 27/04/2024 - Stratford
- 04/05/2024 - Lakeside
- 11/05/2024 - Sheffield Meadowhall
- 18/05/2024 - Gateshead - Metro Centre
Howdy Partner! Meet the Happyland Cowboy
Yeeeehaaa! It’s the Early Learning Centres 50th Anniversary and to make this the best rootin’ Tootin’ anniversary ever the Early Learning Centre Happyland Cowboy is coming to visit!
You can meet your favourite partner at regular intervals from 10am – 4pm at the stores below.
We would love to see your photos with our Happyland Friends so don’t forget to share your photos with us on social using #TheEntertainerVIP and you could even win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card. Love Happyland – see our full range of Happyland Toys here.
- 20/04/2024 - Braehead
- 27/04/2024 - Bristol Cribbs
- 04/05/2024 - Bromley Upper Mall
- 11/05/2024 - Merryhill
- 18/05/2024 - Manchester Arndale
Beyblades are back!
Get hands on with Beyblades at the below The Entertainer stores and you might even win a prize!
You can meet your favourite partner at regular intervals from 10am – 4pm at the stores below.
Love Beyblades? see our full range of Beyblades toys here.
- 25/07/2024 - Glasgow - St Enoch
- 26/08/2024 - Kingston
- 27/08/2024 - Harlow
- 28/08/2024 - Cambridge
- 29/08/2024 - Coventry
- 30/08/2024 - Bradford
- 02/09/2024 - Watford
- 03/09/2024 - Staines
- 04/09/2024 - Woking
- 28/10/2024 - Hemel Hempstead
- 29/10/2024 - Uxbridge
- 30/10/2024 - Bexleyheath
- 31/10/2024 - Bromley
Bluey is coming to visit The Entertainer!
Everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler dog will be visiting the below stores making regular appearances between 12am – 3:30pm
So, bring your cameras, practice your best smile and we’d love to see your photos on social with #TheEntertainerVIP Love Bluey? See our full range of Bluey toys here.
- 06/07/2024 - Brighton
- 10/08/2024 - Wolverhampton
- 17/08/2024 - Bristol Cabot Circus
Calling All Squishmallows fans!
Cameron the Cat, one of the original Squishmallows is coming to The Entertainer! With regular appearances between 10am – 4pm.
Bring your cameras, Bring your camera, bring your friends and bring your neighbour! Its going to be a great day!
Taking a photo with Cam?We’d love to see your photos on social with #TheEntertainerVIP Love Squishmallows? See our full range of Squishmallows toys here.
- 13/07/2024 - Whiteley
- 20/07/2024 - Gateshead - Metro Centre
- 27/07/2024 - Sheffield Meadowhall
- 03/08/2024 - Bluewater
- 24/08/2024 - Cardiff
- 31/08/2024 - Lakeside
- 07/09/2024 - Derby
- 14/09/2024 - Southport
I’m Batman!
The caped crusader is coming to visit The Entertainer, after making sure the streets of Gotham are safe he has left his bat mobile behind and is coming to say hello
You can meet your favourite partner at regular intervals from 10am – 4pm at the stores below.
So, bring your cameras, practice your best bat poses and we’d love to see your photos on social with #TheEntertainerVIP and you could even win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card. Love Batman? see our full range of Batman toys here.
Ello, Ello, Ello it’s the Happyland Policewoman
It’s the Early Learning Centres 50th Anniversary and to make sure everyone is having a fun and safe time the Happyland Policewoman is coming to visit selected stores between 10am – 4pm.
We would love to see your photos with our Happyland Friends so don’t forget to share your photos with us on social using #TheEntertainerVIP and you could even win a £25 The Entertainer Gift Card. Love Happyland – see our full range of Happyland Toys here.
- 20/04/2024 - Beverley
- 27/04/2024 - Lichfield
- 04/05/2024 - Romford Brewery
- 11/05/2024 - Crawley
- 18/05/2024 - Douglas