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Animate is celebrating its first birthday with a day of free family fun on Friday 20 February from 11am to 3pm.
To mark it being a year since Nick Park unveiled Feathers McGraw and officially opened the £45m leisure complex, there will be entertainment for all ages.
Read more: Packed programme of family fun and discovery at The Harris this February half term
Visitors can look forward to meeting fan‑favourite characters including Spiderman, Hulk and Elsa. There will be live music and activities throughout the day including circus skills and classic fairground games.
The Arc Cinema will be giving away goodie bags and complimentary tickets to the first 200 people, while Animate’s other tenants – Wagamama, Cosmo, Argento Lounge, Taco Bell, ASK Italian, Mad Giant, and Hollywood Bowl – will also be offering special birthday treats.
Read more: Preston Weekender Family Fest line-up revealed with live music, magic and special guests
On top of that, Blog Preston has teamed up with Animate to offer one lucky reader a £100 voucher to spend however they like – from a trip to the cinema, a meal out, or a game of bowling.
Enter now: Win a £100 voucher to celebrate Animate’s first birthday
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