Take your kids to Tons of Trucks to get an up-close look at some very BIG vehicles.
The parking lot at the Target in Ballwin will be filled with trucks, a helicopter and other vehicles of all shapes and sizes for your kids to look at, wander around, climb on and sit on.
This free event is from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 6.
There will be a siren-free quiet hour from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Ballwin. Registration is not required.
More information: ballwin.mo.us
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