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Family-Friendly Events Added to the Calendar at the Detroit Auto Show

The North American International Auto Show is one of the most well-known automotive events in the world!  Better known as the Detroit Auto Show, this event is a must-go for all car lovers, whether their passions run towards the futuristic concept car reveals, to the nostalgic, classic car exhibits.  You can watch all manner of extravagant vehicles cruise the streets of Detroit and visit each of the indoor and outdoor events to get your automotive fill.  But what do you do with the rest of the family?

Look no further than…The Detroit Auto Show?  Yep, the Auto Show has announced that they will feature new attractions specifically geared (see what I did there?) towards the family.  The attractions will take place throughout the North American International Auto Show Public Show presented by State Farm from September 17-25. 

Beginning with the “Dinosaur and Off-Road Vehicle Encounter” which opens on September 16th during the Charity Preview night, visitors will get the chance to travel to the age of the dinosaurs on a Jurassic walk-thru experience.  You’ll see more than 80 life-sized and life-like dinosaurs such as the T-Rex, Velociraptor, and stegosaurus.  Throughout the experience, featured rugged off-road SUVs and trucks will be on display that look right at home in the prehistoric world.  Enjoy Story Time, crafts and fossil digs, and other interactive and educational activities.  And don’t forget the animatronic Dinosaur Band!  Also, you might get a chance to see some of the dino babies and adults that are roaming around the exhibit or take a moment a ride the T-Rex ATVs and Dinosaur Scooters.  This event requires an auto show ticket and rides are an additional cost.

While we are in the prehistoric era, why don’t you check out Fred Flintstone’s own original car!  The car was built by George Barris for the movie “The Flintstones” in 1994.  It is on loan from the LeMay – America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, WA and will be on display at the Dinosaur and Off-Road Vehicle Encounter.

Visitors will get the chance to experience some vehicles first-hand. Active tracks inside the Huntington Place Convention Center allow attendees to experience some of the products through vehicle rides such as Camp Jeep, Bronco Mountain, and the F-150 Lightning and Ram Truck ride activations.  Outdoor activities include taking a Volkswagen or Chevrolet along the street course ride-and-drive on the 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Circuit.

Big Foot #1

There’s really nothing not to love about Monster TrucksThe Monster Truck Throwdown will be held daily at the Hart Plaza and will feature the Bigfoot #20, the first battery-powered Monster Truck in the world.  See Bigfoot #20, Sinistar, and Raminator in the Monster Truck Car Crush Exhibitions.  Get in on the experience with the Raminator Picture Truck Experience and the Monster Ride Truck Experience and then meet the drivers, collect autographs and get up close to the trucks to see just how big they really are.  And don’t forget to check out the Bigfoot #1, the original Monster Truck, on display and check out the Freestyle Motocross performances.

I could go on and on about the events the Detroit Auto Show has put together for the families to enjoy.  We haven’t even talked about the flight demonstrations at the “Air Mobility Experience”. Have you ever seen an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft?  Or an amphibious sport plane?  Then there’s Duck Duck Jeep happening with Jeep owners (you lucky Ducks), not to mention the “World’s Largest Rubber Duck”!  There will be themed days such as Motown Tuesday, Saturday Family Day, and crowd favorite: Sunday Funday.  Live music, the Round One Gaming Lab, and whole list of programming free of charge is being offered at the community and downtown area parks round out the events.  “These new themed activities are a perfect way to welcome all ages back to the show after more than three years.” Said Jo Lunghamer, Detroit Auto Show Chairman.  “Families can come to the auto show and find their next new vehicle, and at the same time, make some special memories together and create plenty of great selfies and social posts to share.  Visitors can expect a nine-day festival and celebration of family, fun, and mobility.” 

It's time to take the whole family and introduce them to the automotive world!  Here at Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we are very excited about these added family events.  Contact us if you’d like to schedule a test drive with a new or used vehicle ahead of the Detroit Auto Show.  Our Service and Parts Departments are some of the best in the business and ready to help you keep your car running in tip top shape.  Please contact our Finance Department for more information on loan leasing options.

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