Kids and families can learn about safety while they have lots of fun at the Kids Safety Day hosted by the Ellisville Police Department. There will be hands-on demonstrations in animal safety, internet safety, bicycle safety, and K-9 demonstrations. Kids can also explore police and fire safety equipment and vehicles, meet police officers, and have fun with balloons, a clown, magician, carnival games and face painting. There will also be plenty of food and refreshments.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of St. John Church on Manchester Road in Ellisville. Free and open to all.
More information: ellisville.mo.us
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