MT. VERNON — Operation Kidsafe will be hosting a free child safety event in Mt. Vernon this Saturday. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Monken Toyota, just off of I-57 in Mt. Vernon.

Parents can bring their kids in-costume for a trunk or treat event, along with getting an Amber Alert Digital Fingerprint and Photo Safety Card for your kids, complimentary lunch and other fun activities.

Mark Bott is the found of Operation Kidsafe. He says local first responders will also join in on the fun.

WDML will be broadcasting live from the event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday as well.