Trucks, Trucks and More Trucks: West Bloomfield Kids Can Touch Them

WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI – There’s something about kids — big ones and little ones — and trucks. They just want to get close to them.

West Bloomfield Parks & Recreation Commission will put kids of all ages in the driver’s set at a “Touch-a-Truck” event from 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Drake Sports Park.

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The cost is $5 per car (or truck), and advanced registration isn’t required. Proceeds from the event fund Park & Rec’s Camp Financial Aid Program.

Of course, there will be plenty of activities to put kids’ imagination in gear. They’ll be able to climb into police, fire, trash and other work vehicles they see every day on the street, but don’t get to touch.

All that truck-touching is sure to work up kids’ appetites, so several food trucks will be rolling in to give families the option to purchase dinner, beverages and snacks.

Food truck options:

• The Mean Weenie
• Kona Ice
• Rolling Stone
• Buffy's Mexi-casian
• Smoke Ring
• Beignets

There were also be inflatables for kids to play in. Because shoes aren’t allowed, be sure to bring socks.

Parks & Rec will also provide a sampler of some of the camps that will be offered this summer. Staff members will conduct mini-clinics and answer questions.

And leave the pooch at home. This isn’t a dog-friendly event.

Image credit: West Bloomfield Parks & Recreation Commission