If your kids love to explore big trucks and vehicles, these upcoming Big Truck Days are a perfect weekend or weeknight outing. They'll get to climb on and explore fire trucks, police vehicles, bulldozers, bucket trucks, ambulances and lots more.
Machine Madness | August 19, 6 to 8 p.m.
Join the City of Sunset Hills Parks + Recreation Department, the Sunset Hills Conservation Foundation, and the Kiwanis Club of Sunset Hills and Crestwood for an interactive evening of amazing machinery, music, and food! A variety of trucks, vehicles, and machines will be on display for guests of all ages to enjoy. Machine Madness will be held on Wednesday, August 19, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Machine Madness is FREE and open to the public. It's part of Sunset Nights and will be held in Minnie Ha Ha Park.
More information: sunset-hills.com
Tons of Trucks | September 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trucks and other vehicles of all shapes and sizes will be on display for your little ones to climb on, inspect and interact with. This rain-or-shine event is free and open to all. Sponsored by the Maryland Heights Parks & Rec Department and held at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre.
More information: marylandheights.com
Big Truck Day at The Magic House | October 3-4
Roll on over to The Magic House for a truckload of fun during Big Truck Day! Truck lovers of all ages will get up close to a crane, firetruck, bucket truck, sleeper cab and more!
Big Truck Day includes a hot dog meal, a construction hat to take home, and all-day admission to The Magic House.
Big Truck Day is from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, and 10:30 am. - 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 4. Registration is required. Tickets are $22 for the general public and $15 for members.
For more information and registration: magichouse.org.
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