Safety Day with the Metro West Fire Fighters

Sunday, October 6, 2019

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There will be lots of fun activities for all ages at the annual Safety Day with the Metro West Fire Fighters. Kids will enjoy free pumpkins, balloon artists, a kids' creation station, Jake the Metro West official mascot, K-9 demonstrations and lots more. There will also be fire, rescue, EMS and police unit displays, life fire demonstrations, the new Fire Life Safety Education Unit, safety booths and information, lots of giveaways, plus burgers, hot dogs and refreshments.

Free. October 6 from noon to 3 p.m. At St. Louis Community College in Wildwood.

More information: metrowest-fire.org

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Tags: St. Louis Family Events, Metro West Fire Department, Safety Day, Things to do with kids in St. Louis, Wildwood events, St. Louis Community College Wildwood Campus, fun for STL kids, free family events St. Louis

Locations: St. Louis County, West County

Ages: Babies and Toddlers, Elementary Age, Middle Schoolers, Parent with Child, Preschool

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