Families in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, can enjoy a free day of entertainment at St John the Baptist Church this spring. The Free Family Film Egg-stravaganza on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, will feature a movie screening, craft sessions, and face painting for local residents.
The event is a joint project between Peterborough Positive, St John’s Church, and the Gateway Film Festival. The morning begins at 10:00am with free crafts and professional face painting to keep children busy before the film starts.
At 12:30pm, the church will host a big-screen showing of the animated hit movie Zootropolis. Organisers hope the activity will encourage more families to visit the city centre and support local shops and independent businesses during the school holiday period.
Pep Cipriano, the Chief Operating Officer of Peterborough Positive, said the group is “egg-cited” to bring another free film event back to the heart of the city. The initiative follows a successful period for the business group, which recently received a National BID Award for its work in the community.
St John’s Church often serves as a central hub for festivals and concerts due to its location in Cathedral Square. By hosting these activities, the partners aim to provide cost-free daytime entertainment that is accessible to all families in the local area.
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