This is Cars and Trucks Week! I think all kids enjoy playing with their toy cars and trucks, and this will give you lots of ideas to expand on that! From making art by rolling cars through paint, to going to a laser-show car wash, to riding on a restored streetcar, there is something for everyone!
Pinterest Board
You will find a ton of activities here. There is also a section with ideas for car and truck field trips – car washes, auto museums, etc.
Field Trips
- car washes
- fire stations – call your closest fire station and ask if there’s a good time to bring kids.
- auto museums
- streetcar rides
- ‘Touch a Truck” activities
- car-themed playgrounds
- car and truck rides at Nickelodeon Universe, Valleyfaire, and Como Town
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips
Videos
Mighty Machines & Amazing Big Trucks are kid-friendly video channels showing machinery and big trucks in action. Look for fun videos on YouTube about cars and trucks.
Books
Movies
Here are some movies that fit the cars and trucks theme.
- Bumble Bee
- Bob the Builder Mega Machines
- Cars, Cars 2 & 3
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
- Go Karts
- Speed Racer
- The Love Bug
- Turbo