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.
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 Trucks and Family Fun Day at the National Museum of Transportation. | September 26
Visit the National Museum of Transportation for Big Trucks and Family Fun Day. This event is for all ages and features a Big Truck Show, ice cream, games and more. Museum admission is required. The schedule includes:
Big Truck Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family Fun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The National Museum of Transportation is located in St. Louis County near Kirkwood. For more information, visit tnmot.org
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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