432 Fashion Way
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-8888

Motor Marvels

CMSC is partnering with City of Burlington Parks & Recreation and Burlington Library to offer families a chance to get up close to all kinds of vehicles – from trucks to construction machinery, and more!

2024 Details

Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time:
  • 10:00am-1:00pm
  • 10:00am-11:00am – Sensory-Friendly (no horns, or loud engines)
  • Marvel-ous Enchanting Events characters
    • 10:00am-11:30am – All-American Captain
    • 11:30am-1:00pm – Spider Guy
Location: Children’s Museum of Skagit County – Parking Lot
The Children’s Museum of Skagit County, in partnership with City of Burlington Parks & Rec and Burlington Library, are hosting a free touch-a-truck event on Thursday, August 22, 2024. We look forward to featuring all sorts of vehicles for children and caregivers to explore and interact with. This new event for CMSC is in the planning stage for 2024! **Details coming as they are confirmed!**
  • Click here to see the Facebook Event – be sure to click ‘Interested’ or ‘Going’ to get reminders and updates!
  • Partners & Activities:
    • City of Burlington Parks & Recreation
    • City of Burlington Library
    • City of Burlington Fire Department
    • Skagit Speedway
    • Miles Sand & Gravel
    • Ideal Rent-All
    • Activities: Marvel-ous Make Your Own Super Hero Mask
    • … and more!
  • Participating Organizations
    • If you are interested in bringing a vehicle to display at this event, please fill out our online vehicle registration form.
      • Vehicles of all types are welcome, including: First Responder (ambulance, fire truck, police car), Construction/Landscaping (dump truck, cement truck, backhoe, front loader), Agriculture (tractors and/or other equipment), Airport Operations, Commercial vehicles, Vintage/Military (Jeep), Recreational (4-wheelers, snowmobiles), and more!
      • Vehicles must be on site by 9:00am and will not be released (except for First Responders) until after the event concludes, beginning around 1:15pm.
      • Owner/operator of the vehicle, or a designated adult, must remain with the vehicle throughout the event.
      • Owner/Operators confirm with their registration that their vehicle is appropriately insured.
      • This event will be held rain or shine
      • Participants are welcome to bring a pop-up tent, tables, chairs, banner and give-away items that are appropriate for children. **PLEASE AVOID PEANUTS due to allergies**
      • All participants are asked to engage in this event by interacting with attendees, remaining at the event until closing and maintaining oversight of your vehicle at all times.

2024 Event Supporters

Funding for this event is provided by a City of Burlington & Skagit County Lodging Tax Grants VisitBurlingtonWA.com  VisitSkagitValley.com

Additional support provided by City of Burlington Parks & Recreation and the City of Burlington Library.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact the Museum directly.

Funding for this event is provided by a City of Burlington & Skagit County Lodging Tax Grants VisitBurlingtonWA.com  VisitSkagitValley.com

Additional support provided by City of Burlington Parks & Recreation and the City of Burlington Library.

Hotels & Lodging

For a current list of places to stay in Burlington & Skagit County, go to visitburlingtonwa.com/stay  and visitskagitvalley.com/stay/hotels-and-inns/

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
900 Andis Rd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 755-7338

La Quinta Inn & Suites
1670 S Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 205-9205

Fairfield Inn & Suites
9384 Old Hwy 99N
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-2717

Hampton Inn & Suites
1860 S Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-7100

Candlewood Suites
1866 S Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 755-3300

Comfort Suites
1866 S Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 630-5777

Cocusa Motel
370 W Rio Vista Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-6044

Motel 6
866 S. Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 899-9430