2026 Touch a Truck events are starting to be announced! See the current list below and check back often as more events are added as we head into spring!
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March Touch a Truck Events
Bunny Trail (with Touch a Truck)
- New! Extreme Air Bouncer (42″ height requirement)
- Train rides
- Petting zoo
- Games (including putt-putt golf) and crafts
- Plant carrots to take home
- Candy collection
- Touch-a-truck
- Meet and greet with firefighters, police (including therapy K9)
- Take a photo with Mr. Bunny himself!
Saturday, March 28: 11am-1pm at McNamara Park
Touch A Truck at Delaware County Spring Fling
Saturday, March 28: 11am-3pm (11am-12pm will be quiet hour) at Delaware County Fairgrounds
Kid’s Day Event (with Touch a Truck)
Crafts, Coffee/Snacks, Face Painting, Raffle for Moms and Touch-a-Truck with Fairfield Sheriff’s Deputy.
A great way for moms to connect and kids enjoy a little day for them after a long winter.
Saturday, March 28: 11am-2pm at Touch of Radiance Event Space
April Touch a Truck Events
Southeast Lions Easter Egg Hunt (with Touch a Truck)
Touch a Truck
Red White & VROOM
Start your engines, Grove City!
Get ready for Red, White & Vroom, a high-energy celebration of America 250โs monthly theme: Transportation. Join us as we honor the many ways people and goods have moved through Grove Cityโpast and present!
Explore 35+ unique vehicles up close, including vintage fire trucks, classic and sports cars, a tractor-trailer, school bus, tractors, a classic limousine, Ghostbusters vehicles, and so much more. Thereโs something for vehicle lovers of all ages!
Event Details:
- Brookpark (rear parking lot) 2803 Southwest Blvd, Grove City 43123
- Saturday, April 11
- 11 a.m. โ 1 p.m.
Parking: Available in the front of Brookpark, with overflow parking at Richard Avenue Elementary.
Rain or shine โ and completely FREE! This is a canโt-miss family event.
Saturday, April 11: 11am-1pm at Brook Park (2803 Southwest Blvd, Grove City)
Touch a Truck
Hosted by Enchanted Care Learning Center. There will be food, games, tours and lots of vehicles! Can’t wait to see you all there!
Parking will not be available in Enchanted Care parking lot. Please park in Kinder Care or the Irvine Chiropractic and Functional Medicine located on both sides of our building.
Saturday, April 11: 11am-1pm at 1243 County Line Rd., Westervilleย
One Year Celebration (with Touch a Truck)
Mount Carmel Dublin Hospital & Medical Campus is celebrating one year of caring for Dublin and beyond โ and youโre invited! Join us April 25 from 12โ3 p.m. for an afternoon full of family fun. Stop by and enjoy:
๐ฉบ Health screenings
๐ AskโaโDoc stations
๐ Lite bites
๐ฆ Ice cream
๐ซ Raffle prizes
๐ TouchโaโTruck fun and more!
Saturday, April 25: 12pm-3pm at Mount Carmel, Dublin
Touch-A-Truck
Invite your friends and family to our second annual Touch-A-Truck event here at the Vineyard Community Church on Saturday morning, April 25 from 10am-12pm. There will be several types of heavy equipment, constructions trucks, emergency vehicles, and other interactive activities for children to enjoy. We will also have a coffee truck and food truck! This is a great family friendly event for children of all ages!
Saturday, April 25: 10am-12pm at Vineyard Community Church
May Touch a Truck Events
Touch-a-Truck
Children can touch, see, interact with, and learn about vehicles they regularly see in the community, including a fire truck, police cruiser, construction equipment, and more.
Friday, May 1: 9:30am-11:30am at Adventure Park, Powell
Touch-A-Truck
Come by the Pickerington Community Pool parking lot to see all your favorite trucks and equipment.ย Kids will be able to see the ins and outs of all vehicle and receive a free Kids Driver’s License.
Saturday, May 2: 10am-12pm at Pickerington Pool
Upper Arlington Spring Fling
Enjoy exciting attractions like Touch-A-Truck, where kids can explore City service and safety vehicles up close. Savor delicious eats from local food trucks, and get moving with inflatable games, arts & crafts, and more.
Saturday, May 9: 11am-2pm at Sunny 95 Park
Touch A Truck
Climb, touch, and take a photo with the trucks you see daily in the community.ย Visit withย our sponsors, play in the Truck Pit, decorate a construction hat,โฏenjoy a balloonย twisterย and face painter, and more!
Thursday, May 14: 10am-12pm at Wayne and Center Streets Parking Lots, Hilliard
Music in the Park (with Touch a Truck)
May 15:ย Touch-A-Truck, featuring music by Poverty String Band Trio
Check out public works and public safety vehicles from Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, Madison Township Police, Madison Township Fire Department, Franklin County Auditor Weights & Measures, South Central Power, Ohio Army National Guard, Ohio 811, and City of Canal Winchester! Additional FREE activities include: balloon animals; inflatable bounce house; face painting by the CW Queens & Court; and more!
Friday, May 15: 6pm-9pm at Stradley Park, Canal Winchester
Experience Public Works Day
Kick off National Public Works Week with a โtruck fullโ of fun at the City Service Center (6555 Shier Rings Road).
Bring your kiddos to explore the public vehicles they see around our city.ย Fun will be had at every turn! They can climb in and out of the trucks, paint a snow plow blade, race tricycles and jump around in bouncy houses. Plus, grab some yummy food at one of the food trucks!
Saturday, May 16: 9am-12pm at Dublin City Service Center
Grove City Touch a Truck
Touch a Truck for the Public Service Department is 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, May 16 in Town Center Park.
Participants of all ages can touch and climb on construction trucks, snowplows, dump trucks and other vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
Childrenโs activities include painting a plow, coloring and photo contests, a prize wheel and learning how the Service Department serves our residents.
Saturday, May 16: 10am-12pm at Town Center Park
Prairie Township Touch a Truck
Come out to the Prairie Township Sports Complex at 1503 Galloway Road and climb around in some of the vehicles that help keep the Township safe and running smooth.
Special Thanks to The Franklin County Sheriffs Department, The Prairie Township Fire Department and Road Department, Ohio Health, Franklin County Engineers, Franklin County Auditor, Central Ohio Ghostbusters, Franklin County CHAT.
Saturday, May 16: 11am-1pm at Prairie Township Community Center
Family Fun Fest, Featuring Touch a Truck
Get ready for an unforgettable day of family fun, community connection, and hands-on excitement!
ย Touch a Truck!
Kids (and kids at heart!) can explore real Police Cars, Fire Trucks (10am-11am), trucks and activities from Amanda Plumbing Sewer and Drain, The Columbus Ghostbusters and more exciting vehicles up close!
ย Meet the Franklin County Sheriffโs Deputies & K-9 Unit
Say hello to our local heroes and get to know their amazing four-legged partners! Children’s Fingerprinting is also available!
ย Food Trucks & More!
Delicious eats from Big Back food truck, sweet treats from Ciao Cafe, and fun surprises for all ages!
ย FREE Admission | Perfect for families, kids, and community members of all ages!
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and join us for a day packed with excitement, learning, and community spirit!
Saturday, May 23: 10am-12pm at Great Lakes Hyundai of Dublin
Touch-A-Truck at the Dublin Market
June Touch a Truck Events
Marysville Touch-A-Truck
This exciting event offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore construction, emergency, and service vehicles up close! Attendees will have the chance to meet and interact with the City Employees and local businesses who operate these impressive machines. Donโt miss out on this fun and educational experience!
Friday, June 5: 10am-1pm at Mill Valley Park Central
Safe Kids Summer Kick Off (with Touch a Truck)
– Touch-A-Truck with Emergency Vehicles
-Dog Safety with Columbus Humane
-Bike Rodeo
-Free Car Seat Check
-Free kids life jackets while supplies last!
-Raffle Prizes!
-Kona Ice!
Dog Days of Summer
Join us for this annual event that raises funds for our local Police Department’s K9 program! ย All of the proceeds from this event will be designated for the purchase of a new police K9.
This event isย FREEย to attend and includes:
- Police K9 Demonstrations
- Fire & EMT Vehicles
- Food Trucks (Grilled Cheese Gangsters & TBD)
- Ice Cream Truck (Whit’s on Wheels)
- Vendor Tables
- Bake Sale
- Raffle Items
- Bounce Houses
- and MORE!!!
June 6: 11am-3pm at Pataskala Grace Church
The Science of Big Machines
The Science of Big Machines will be located on the west side of COSI, next to Dorrian Green Park, and is included with COSI General Admission and Memberships. A variety of equipment will be on display to explore fromย 10 AM to 4 PM each day.
June 6-14: 10am-4pm at COSI
Touch a Truck
Delaware County EMS, Tri-township, Sunny 95 Touch a Truck
June 13: 10am-1pm at Buckeye Valley High School
Cops & Kids Day
Cops & Kids Day is designed to build relationships between law enforcement and the community. Agencies throughout the state attend this annual event. Cruisers, helicopters, motorcycles, tactical vehicles, and K-9s will be on display. Kids are also able to participate in arts and crafts, inflatable gyms, and other activities. Local hospitals and safety organizations also attend the event and provide various child safety materials, promotional items, and other interactive exercises.
Contactย (614) 901-6457ย for additional info or questions about the event.
June 13: 11am-2pm at Hoff Woods Park, Westerville
KidX Touch a Truck
Join us for another exciting KidX event at Polaris Fashion Place! Weโll be in our outdoor Polaris Lifestyle Center space (near Benihana, COhatch, and Cheesecake Factory) for a Touch-A-Truck event from 1-2:30PM. Programming will include an interactive truck playground for families and children to get up close to their favorite vehicles โ and other family friendly entertainment!
June 20: 1pm-2:30pm at Polaris Fashion Place
Heroes Up Close: Trucks & Safety!
Join the Washington Township Fire Department and City of Dublin Police Department to explore fire trucks, medic trucks, police vehicles and more!
Bring the whole family for a hands-on, action-packed morning with local heroes! Join the Washington Township Fire Department and City of Dublin Police Department to explore fire trucks, medic trucks, police vehicles and more. Kids can climb aboard emergency vehicles, learn in Sparkyโs Fire Safety Trailer, take photos with Sparky the Fire Dog Mascot, receive a free goodie bag for each child while supplies last, and meet local first respondersโask questions and learn how to stay safe! This free event is a fun and educational way for children to learn about safety while enjoying an exciting morning with local heroes. Additional community heroes may also attend, based on availability.
June 26: 10am-11 at Dublin Community Recreation Center Overflow Lot
July Touch a Truck Events
RCD RV Touch A Truck
RCD’sย Touch A Truckย event is happening onย July 11th from 11 AM to 1 PMย at ourย Pataskala location, and it’s a day packed with fun for the whole family!ย Admission is free, and kids will love exploring big trucks, RV’s and other vehicles.ย Donโt miss out on this fantastic opportunity for hands-on fun!ย We’ve got an awesome lineup of vehicles and guests confirmed, including theย Licking County Sheriff’s Office,ย ODNR,ย Michal Shank Racing, Ours Towing,ย Russell Tree Experts, United States Army,ย SiteWaste,ย The Central Ohio Ghostbusters,West Licking Joint Fire District,ย theย RCD RV Race Car and more!ย Enjoy delicious eats fromย Pretzel Shop, Etc.ย and sweet treats fromย Summer Freeze Snow Conesย (available for purchase), plus fun for the kiddos withย Pretty Cheeky Face Painting.ย Bring the whole family for a day of fun, food, and fantastic trucks!
July 11: 11am-1pm at RCD, Pataskala
Ohio’s Biggest and Best Touch a Truck
More Details to Come
July 25: 9am-1pm at Olentangy Berlin High School
Visit with a Fire Truck
Explore a fire truck provided by theย Westerville Division of Fire. Ask questions about fire safety and learn about the different parts of the truck.ย Then discover books about fire trucks and pick upย an activity packet to take home.
July 31: 10am-11am at Hanby Parkย
August Touch a Truck Events
Touch a Truck
Come join us for our annual Touch a Truck event. Held at the campground. Children can touch, see, interact with, and learn about vehicles they regularly see in the community, including a fire truck, police cruiser, construction equipment, and more.
Saturday, August 1: 12pm-2pm at Delaware State Parkย
Upper Arlington City Truck Visit
See a snowplow and/or a trackhoe up close when the City of Upper Arlington Public Works Division visits the library with their equipment. Recommended for ages 1-8, Outdoors, program will be rescheduled if inclement weather.
August 7: 10:30am-11:30am at Miller Park Libraryย
September Touch A Truck Events
Gahanna Touch a Truck
Hop on the big trucks and pretend to steer with us at Hannah Park. This event provides the opportunity to learn more about the interworking’s of the fire, police, and public works departments in Gahanna.
September 19: 9am-1pm at Hannah Park
There will be many more Touch a Truck Events announced for 2026 and we will be updating this list often. Check back regularly!
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