That flashy paint job on a sports car may look cool, but there’s a lot more that goes into a finish than looks. So, what else does finishing do besides look good? And how do manufacturers choose colors and come up with those crazy names like Jeep’s “Punk’n Metallic” or Ford’s “Mischievous Purple” Mustang? Through hands-on experiments and projects, guest speakers, and a plant tour, campers will learn about the various types of industrial finishing including electrocoating, liquid coating, powder...

Get hands-on and learn about trucks! Touch a Truck returns for its second year at Windmill Island Gardens as a family-friendly event where truck enthusiasts of all ages, kids and adults alike, can explore a variety of vehicles that go! This popular event will include emergency vehicles, construction trucks, utility trucks, and more! We will host a siren-free & sensory friendly time from 9:30am-11:00am and after that, all the lights and sirens will go intermittently throughout the duration of the...