Families in Hopkinsville will have a chance to get up close with some of the biggest vehicles in the community this weekend, as the popular Touch-A-Truck event returns to DeBow Park.
The free event is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parks and Rec Superintendent Toby Hudson says the event offers a hands-on experience where children — and adults — can climb aboard fire trucks, sit behind the wheel of semi-trucks, and explore a wide range of heavy equipment and emergency vehicles.
click to download audioThey say nearly two dozen entities are expected to be on site, with some bringing multiple vehicles, and a helicopter is also planned to make an appearance. Local first responders and equipment operators will be available to talk with families and demonstrate how the machinery is used in day-to-day operations.
Program Coordinator Jacob Gibson says there will be a designated sensory hour when horns, sirens, and flashing lights will be limited.
click to download audioThe event is open to anyone, regardless of where they live, and they encourage families from across the region to attend on Saturday from 9-1 at DeBow Park.
