If your kids love to explore big trucks and vehicles, these upcoming Big Truck Days are a perfect weekend outing. They'll get to climb on and explore fire trucks, police vehicles, bulldozers, bucket trucks, ambulances and lots more.
All of the Big Truck events listed below are free and registration is not required.
Tons of Transportation | April 25, 9 to 11 a.m.
Kids of all ages are invited to the Center of Clayton to climb on and explore dump trucks, backhoes, fire trucks, police cruisers, an excavator, and more at Tons of Transportation. Sponsored by Brentwood Parks and Recreation and the City of Clayton.
Learn more at brentwoodmo.org
Big Truck and Safety Day in Eureka | April 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kids can explore a collection of big trucks and safety vehicles on display at Eureka High School during Big Truck and Safety Day. Safety and emergency management personnel will be on site to discuss healthy lifestyles and family safety. Sponsored by Eureka Parks and Recreation.
Learn more at eureka.mo.us
Big Truck Day at Kinetic Park in Dardeene Prairie | April 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Visit Kinetic Park in St. Charles County to check out massive machinery! Kids can see and get close to big trucks, construction trucks, and more at this free event for all ages.
Learn more at sccmo.org
Monster Machines Day at Des Peres Park | May 16, 9 a.m. to noon
Visit Des Peres Park to see a police car, bulldozer, fire truck and much more up close during this hands-on, free event. Kids can climb in and look around and let their imaginations take them on a ride. There will be a police car, bulldozer, bucket truck, fire truck, tow truck and more.
Learn more at desperesmo.org
Tons of Trucks at Schroeder Park in Manchester | July 15, 5 to 7 p.m.
Does your child love big trucks? Bring them to Schroeder Park in Manchester for Tons of Trucks, where there will be trucks, tractors, construction vehicles, city vehicles and more to explore. Kids can crawl, climb and sit in the driver's seats with the operators of these vehicles.
Tons of Trucks is free and open to all and will be held rain or shine.
Wednesday, July 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schroeder Park in Manchester. 5 to 5:30 p.m. will be honk free for kids who are sensitive to loud sounds. No registration is needed.
More information: manchestermo.gov
Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.
Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in the mini meadow.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists, ages 18 months to 5 years and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
Enjoy free snow cones and watch as the sun sets on greenways across the St. Louis metro area at Sunsets and Snowcones sponsored by Great Rivers Greenway. This free summer series is designed to connect people to nature and community while highlighting the 135 miles of greenways maintained by the agency.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!