Climb, Honk, and Explore at MVCC’s Touch-A-Truck Event in Rome

If you have a kid who loses their mind every time they see a fire truck, construction vehicle, or anything with big wheels…make plans now!

Mohawk Valley Community College is bringing back one of the most fun, hands-on events for families this spring and, your kids can actually climb inside the trucks.

What Is Touch-A-Truck?

It’s exactly what it sounds like… but better.

From 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, MVCC’s Rome Campus will turn into a full-on vehicle playground where kids can get up close and personal with all kinds of trucks and equipment.

• Emergency vehicles
• Construction trucks
• Community service vehicles

And the best part? Kids won't keep hearing "We look, but don't touch". They will have the opportunity to explore, sit inside, and maybe even honk a horn or two.

Meet the People Behind the Vehicles

This isn’t just about cool trucks though. It’s also a chance for kids to meet the real-life heroes and the workers who operate them every day.

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From first responders to construction crews, it’s a great opportunity for kids to ask questions, learn something new, and maybe even discover a future career interest (or at least a new obsession).

Food Trucks + Family Fun

Because no good family event is complete without snacks… food trucks will also be on site, so you can turn this into a full evening out.

And, this is a free event, which makes it even better.

Fair warning: you may not be leaving anytime soon once they get behind the wheel.

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And because, well… it’s spring in Central New York. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the event will move to Thursday, April 30.