THIS WEEKEND Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at the Grossinger Motors Arena

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This weekend for 4 shows at the Grossinger Motors Arena! Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live brings everyone’s favorite Hot Wheels monster trucks to life, combining Hot Wheels’ iconic jumps and stunts with epic crashing and smashing to deliver an exhilarating family entertainment experience for kids of all ages. The show also features Megasaurus, the car-eating, fire-breathing, prehistoric robot, as well as special surprises. The whole family will experience the exhilaration and thrills with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live. Go Big! Go Hot Wheels!

Get your tickets HERE. There are 4 separate shows so you can find one that fits in with your schedule! Performances will be at 7:30 pm on Friday, February 8, 1:30pm and 7:30 pm on Saturday, February 9, and at 1:30 pm on Sunday, February 10! 

Not only that, but each ticket gets you in early to the Crash Zone! Attendees of the Crash Zone parties will enjoy VIP treatment with autograph signing by the monster truck drivers and the freestyle motocross riders. Hot wheels trivia for a chance to win amazing prizes. Photo opportunities up close to the monster machines. How Wheels Race Zone with a designated track and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to test their racing and stunting skills and more! The Crash Zone parties kick off at these times: Friday (2/8) 5:00 PM show, Saturday (2/9) 11:00 AM show and Sunday (2/10) 11:00 AM show you are attending! (NOTE: There is no Crash Zone Pre-Show Party for the Saturday (2/9) 7:30 PM show because of the limitation of time between the day’s first show and this show.)

Get your tickets TODAY before they sell out!

 

 

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