# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Heroes & Hugs - Free Family-Friendly Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Meet your local heroes! We believe that trust starts with connection. Heroes & Hugs is a chance for kids (and anyone really) to see the caring, human side of first responders--so when they need help, they won't be afraid to ask.

Everyone is invited to meet our area law enforcement, EMTs, and firefighters.

- Give high-fives (or hugs!) to real-life heroes.
- Snap a photo with an officer in uniform.
- See cool gear and emergency vehicles up close.
- Enjoy a store full of smiles, surprises & good vibes.
- Get FREE money to shop with that night.

Part of Poopsie's mission is to build a kinder, safer world--one smile at a time. So we love hosting these events.

Be sure to mark your calendar for our Heroes & Hugs for the Holidays Event on Tuesday, December 1st from 4:30 - 6PM.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/heroes-and-hugs-free-family-friendly-event/200030076276351
- **Event Categories**: kids, calendar, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Galena
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 402 S Main St, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
- **lat**: 42.4137
- **long**: -90.43029
- **full address**: 402 S Main St, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Heroes & Hugs - Free Family-Friendly Event
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5c646f5af8734a94cd479c8655abb987db2fa3cf79daea57e6bf2957014b49fd-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786062492

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Heroes & Hugs - Free Family-Friendly Event being held?
  - **A:** Heroes & Hugs - Free Family-Friendly Event takes place on Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 402 S Main St, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Heroes & Hugs - Free Family-Friendly Event?
  - **A:** Heroes & Hugs - Free Family-Friendly Event is organized by Poopsie's of Galena.

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