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
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!).
