I have a confession. With a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old, I can’t wait for Sci-Quest’s annual Hands On Trucks event! It’s a kid’s dream come true – getting up close to and being able to touch and climb in all different kinds of vehicles. Wow!
More Than Just Trucks
Sci-Quest partners with local organizations to bring these different vehicles for children to get a unique, hands-on experience. According to Sci-Quest, children can get behind the wheel and explore a variety of their favorite vehicles and meet the men and women who drive the trucks. From ice cream trucks to fire engines, Sci-Quest assembles a variety of vehicles for this day of fun.
“Hands-on Trucks is one of our most popular family events; kids just love being able to climb in the different vehicles and getting that hands-on experience that they have never had before,” said Cyndy Morgan, executive director of Sci-Quest.
Vehicles appearing for the first time this year are a Bass Boat and a Nascar Race Truck. There will also be inflatables, balloons, ice cream and face painting.
I spoke to Sci-Quest’s Kim Rozek, and she shared the complete list of confirmed vehicles. And they expect to have even more by the time of the event. She stressed that the event is completely hands on.
Vehicles include:
- Tri-Green Equipment –Tractor
- HEMSI Emergency Medical Services – Ambulance
- Durham School Services – School Bus
- Bankston Motor Homes – Mobile Home
- Two Men and A Truck – Moving Truck
- Blue Bell Creameries – Ice Cream Truck
- American Red Cross – Emergency Response Vehicle
- Huntsville Hospital for Women & Child. – Kids Care Transport
- Madison County Sheriff’s Department – Major Crime Scene Response vehicle
- Huntsville City Police Department – SWAT vehicle & Patrol Car
- Huntsville Fire Department – Ladder Truck & Pumper Truck
- City of Huntsville – Public Works – Cement Truck, Street Sweeper & Backhoe
- Mac’s Crane Service – Crane
- All Pro Marine – Bass Boat
- Star 99
- Air Essentials – Heating & Cooling Truck
- Sci-Quest – Outreach Van
- Strategic Systems Inc. – RAIB System
- Madison Police Department – Patrol Car
- WHNT News 19 – Skylink 19 & Storm Hunter 19
- UAH – MIPS: Mobile Integrated Profiling System
- Ray Tucker Motor Sports – Nascar Race Truck
- Landers McLarty Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Bring the Whole Family
I asked Rozek what the most popular vehicle is and she said without hesitation the Fire Trucks. Another popular vehicle is the Blue Bell Ice Cream Truck! Hands-On Trucks is completely family-friendly and, best of all, it’s free with Sci-Quest admission. This year is on track to be bigger and better than ever.
I can’t wait to see which vehicle will be my family’s favorite.
Event Information: Sci-Quest Hands-On Trucks
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Sci-Quest parking lot
Cost: Free with Sci-Quest admission, click here for prices and directions
Amy Jones has been a marketing professional in Huntsville for 20 years, with experience in all aspects of marketing, pr, media relations, event management, digital content, and design. Amy is the proud and busy momma of two boys, who keep things loud and fun. For fun she skateboards, rides her scooter, and kayaks (though sadly not at the same time!).
