Mohawk Valley Community College invites families to a fun-filled Touch-a-Truck event from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at its Rome Campus, 1101 Floyd Ave. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on Thursday, April 30.

This free, hands-on event gives children of all ages the opportunity to explore a variety of emergency, construction, and community vehicles while meeting the local professionals who operate them and learning about the important work they do each day. Food trucks will also be available.

Participating organizations include:

  • AmCare Ambulance 
  • Orgill 
  • Rome Police Department
  • Rome Fire Department 
  • Rome Department of Public Works
  • Jervis Library 
  • Rome Connected Community School 
  • Herkimer Oneida Counties Transportation Council 
  • Together for Youth

For more information, contact MVCC Coordinator of Events and Guest Services Bella Theall by email or call 315-334-7782