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
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Shapes, Black Music Month, STEAM, Juneteenth, The River, and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
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!