Do you have a child who would love to see a fire truck up close? What about a police car, army truck, John Deere tractor, digger, dump truck, or backhoe? Touch-a-Truck events give kids the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seats, and even honk the horns of these unique vehicles!
Wondering where to find a Touch a Truck near you? Check out our list of local Touch-a-Truck events happening across Northeast Ohio, then get ready to honk a few horns, hear the fire truck siren, and sit in the driver’s seat!
Upcoming Touch a Truck Events in Northeast Ohio
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April 2025 Events
FREE Rootstown Lions Club’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny & Touch-a-Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Rootstown Community Park, Clara Root Pavilion, 4104 Case Ave., Rootstown, OH 44272
When: Saturday, April 19, 2025
FREE City of Ravenna’s Easter Egg Hunt, Photos with the Easter Bunny, & Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: City Park, 165 Oakwood St., Ravenna, OH 44266
When: Saturday, April 19, 2025
May 2025 Events
FREE Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brook Park Branch, 6155 Engle Rd., Brook Park, OH, 44142
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025
FREE Fire Safety Fair {Find Out More}
Where: 7000 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025
FREE Oberlin Public Works Open House {Find Out More}
Where: 538 Hill Creek Dr., Oberlin, OH 44074
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025
FREE Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Cuyahoga County Public Library, North Royalton Branch, 5071 Wallings Rd., North Royalton, OH, 44133
When: Saturday, May 31, 2025
June 2025 Events
FREE Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Willowick Public Library, 263 E. 305th, Willowick, OH 44095
When: Friday, June 6, 2025
Touch a Truck at Rib N Rock {Find Out More}
Where: Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus, 11000 W. Pleasant Valley Rd., Cleveland, OH 44130
When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
– Festival: June 5-8, 2025
Kids Day/Teen Fest {Find Out More}
Where: Medina Square, S. Medina St., Medina, OH 44256
When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
FREE Touch a Truck at Duck Race & Kids Fest {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Chalet, 16200 Valley Pkwy., Strongsville, OH 44136
When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
FREE Touch a Truck {Find Out More; scroll to pg 11}
Where: Shady Drive Complex, 37077 Shady Dr., North Ridgeville, OH 44039
When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
FREE Meet the Trucks {Find Out More}
Where: Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
FREE Community Day & Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Lawrence Township Park, 6235-6369 Manchester Ave. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666
When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
FREE Crocker Park Block Party & Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
When: Sunday, June 8, 2025
FREE Touch a Truck Extravaganza {Find Out More}
Where: Central Catholic High School, 4824 Tuscarawas St. W, Canton, OH 44708
When: Saturday, June 14, 2025
FREE Touch a Truck {Find Out More; scroll to pg 3}
Where: Tallmadge Recreation Center, 46 N. Munroe Rd., Tallmadge, OH 44278
When: Saturday, June 14, 2025
FREE Touch a Truck at Milan-Berlin Library District {Find Out More}
Where: Milan Public Library, 19 E. Church St., Milan, OH, 44846
When: Saturday, June 21, 2025
FREE Brimfield Lions Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Brimfield Lions Community Park, 4484 Edson Rd., Kent, OH 44240
When: Saturday, June 21, 2025
FREE Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Mogadore High School, 130 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore, OH 44260
When: Friday, June 27, 2025
July 2025 Events
FREE Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Between McDowell Early Learning School and East Woods Intermediate School, Hudson, OH 44236
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025
FREE Summit Mall Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Summit Mall, 3265 W. Market St., Fairlawn, OH 44333 (South Parking Lot, along W. Market St.)
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025
August 2025 Events
Touch a Truck @ Summit Metro Parks {Find Out More}
Where: Munroe Falls Metro Park, Lake Area, 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls, OH 44262
When: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Touch a Truck, Touch a Train {Find Out More}
Where: Age of Steam Roundhouse, 213 Smokey Land Rd. SW, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
When: Saturday, August 2, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Meet the Machines {Find Out More}
Where: Legacy Village, 25001 Cedar Rd., Lyndhurst, OH 44124
When: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Touch a Truck / Police Night Out {Find Out More}
Where: 14600 State Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
FREE National Night Out {Find Out More}
Where: Beachwood, OH 44122
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
FREE National Night Out on Chardon Square {Find Out More}
Where: Chardon Square Gazebo, 101 S. Hambden St., Chardon, OH 44024
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
FREE National Night Out {Find Out More}
Where: Painesville Square, Painesville, OH
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
FREE National Night Out {Find Out More}
Where: Summit DD Parking Lot (Adjacent to City Hall/Police Dept.), 2355 2nd St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
FREE National Night Out {Find Out More} * Fire Apparatus Demos (no vehicles to touch)
Where: Community Park, 306 E. 6th St., Franklin, OH 45005
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
FREE Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Longwood Park, 1566 E. Aurora Rd., Macedonia, OH 44056
When: Thursday, August 7, 2025
FREE Touch a Truck at Sandy & Beavers Canal Days {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Magnolia Village Park
When: Canal Days: August 8-9, 2025
FREE Heroes and Helpers *Vehicle Displays {Find Out More}
Where: Purple Lot, 2nd St. NW & W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton, OH 44203
When: Saturday, August 9, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE City of Massillon Fun Fest {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Massillon, OH
When: Saturday, August 9, 2025
FREE City of Parma Safety Fair {Find Out More}
Where: Parma Justice Center, 5555 Powers Blvd., Parma, OH 44129
When: Saturday, August 9, 2025
FREE Discover Church Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Discover Church, 1825 Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Meet the Trucks @ the Hungarian Festival {Find Out More}
Where: German Central Park, 7863 York Rd., Parma, OH 44130
When: Sunday, August 31, 2025
September 2025 Events
FREE City of Avon Health & Safety Fair {Find Out More}
Where: Avon Aquatic Facility, 36265 Detroit Rd., Avon, OH 44011
When: Saturday, September 7, 2025
FREE Touch-a-Truck {Find Out More}
Where: The Van Aken District, 3441 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122
When: Friday, September 12, 2025
FREE Touch-a-Truck at Wellness & Safety Day {Find Out More}
Where: Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145
When: Saturday, September 13, 2025
FREE Touch-a-Truck at City Hall {Find Out More}
Where: Willoughby Hills City Hall parking lot, 35405 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
When: Saturday, September 13, 2025
FREE Big Trucks {Find Out More}
Where: Avon Lake Safety Center, 32855 Walker Rd., Avon Lake, OH 44012
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
FREE Fall Family Fun Fest {Find Out More}
Where: Water Works Park, 2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
When: Saturday, September 27, 2025
October 2025 Events
FREE Truck-or-Treat {Find Out More}
Where: Silver Creek Metro Park, Boathouse Area, 5171 S. Medina Line Rd., Norton, OH 44203
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025
FREE Truck-or-Treat {Find Out More}
Where: Goodyear Heights Metro Park Lodge, Main Entrance, 2077 Newton St., Akron, OH 44305
When: Saturday, October 25, 2025
November 2024 Events
No confirmed events at this time.
Top Tips for Going to a Touch a Truck Event
Plan now which events to attend – Use our list below to choose the touch a truck event(s) you want to see and block the date in your calendar now. That way you won’t forget when the day comes.
Be prepared to walk and stand – Typically there is not really any designated seating, so bringing a stroller or wagon for little ones is probably best.
Protect your kids (and yourself!) from the sun – There likely won’t be much shade at the event, so be sure to load up with sunscreen or wear a hat to keep the sun off your face.
Pack your own snacks – Pack plenty of water and bring along some food to snack on while you are waiting in line. If you’d prefer to purchase your food, check to see if there will be food available to purchase onsite before you go.
Arrive early (if possible) – If you arrive right on time, then the lines seem to be limited at most of the bigger exhibits, and the smaller tractor lines are non-existent. As it gets later into the event, the lines will all get a little longer.
Set realistic expectations with your kids – Let them know that they will have to patiently wait in line to see trucks and that they might not get to see all of them. If you have a child who gets frightened by loud noises, explain that it will get loud when the vehicle horns are honked (note: some of the events have designated quiet hours).
Remember your camera – Make sure your phone is charged or bring along a camera to capture the fun kid/truck photo ops.
Check the forecast before you go – Most of the events are weather-dependent. Always check the host website or Facebook page if the weather forecast doesn’t look promising.
Check back for more event updates:
Check back often! Events will be updated as information becomes available:
FREE National Night Out & Truck and Trailor Night {Find Out More}
Where: Kiwanis Moore Park, 35 W. Pioneer Tr., Aurora, OH 44202
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Transit Authority Family Fun Day {Find Out More Here and Here}
Where: Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Fairview High School, 4507 W. 213th St., Fairview Park, OH 44126
When: TBA for 2025
Touch a Truck at the City of Solon Farmers Market {Find Out More}
Where: Solon Bicentennial Park, 34025 Bainbridge Rd., Solon, OH 44139
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Touch a Truck & Wellness Center Open House {Find Out More}
Where: Niles Wellness Center, 213 Sharkey Dr., Niles, OH 44446
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Willoughby Service Garage, 34700 N. Industrial Pkwy., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Elyria Home Depot Family Safety Fair {Find Out More}
Where: The Home Depot (Parking Lot), 150 Market Dr., Elyria, OH 44035
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Boardman Park’s Community Day {Find Out More here & on Facebook}
Where: Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Valor of Veterans Living History Military Event {Find Out More}
Where: Lake County Executive Airport 1969 Lost Nation Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: TBA for 2025
Keep on Truckin’ {Find Out More}
Where: Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Rd., Medina, OH 44256
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Liberty Branch, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd., Youngstown, OH 44505
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Home Depot Safety Day {Find Out More}
Where: 1900 Niles-Courtland Rd. SE, Warren, OH 44484
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Safety Service Fair & Ice Cream Social {Find Out More; scroll to page 6}
Where: Brecksville Horticulture Building, 6916 Stadium Dr., Brecksville, OH 44141
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Jackson Township Safety Center Open House {Find Out More}
Where: Jackson Safety Center, 7383 Fulton Dr. NW, Massillon, OH 44646
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Twinsburg Safety Forces Open House {Find Out More}
Where: City Hall/Fire Station #1, 10069 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Fire Prevention Week Open House & Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Station #2, 29592 Lorain Rd., North Olmstead, OH 44070
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Health & Safety Fair with a Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Meijer, 2100 Niles-Courtland Rd. SE, Warren, OH 44484
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Fire Prevention Day & Touch a Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Youngstown Fire Department, Fire Station #1, 420 Martin Luther King Blvd., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Annual Safety Services Open House {Find Out More}
Where: Hudson Fire Department, 40 S. Oviatt St., Hudson, OH 44236
When: TBA for 2025
FREE Massillon Holiday Parade & Light Up {Find Out More}
Where: Duncan Plaza, 2 James Duncan Plz., Massillon, OH 44646
When: TBA for 2025
is there a facebook page to keep up with all of the events?
Here is the link to the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NEOhioFamilyFun/
I’d also suggest signing up for our free email newsletter: https://northeastohiofamilyfun.com/subscribe/
Hi i was wondering if these events are for 2016 or 2015 your statement is confusing could you posssibly email me the ttuck schedule for 2016 thanks for any info
The ones with dates are happening in 2016, but the ones at the bottom of the article without a date and listed as TBA have occurred in years past, but have no information for 2016 yet. When information is made available they will be updated.
I hope that helps!
Danielle
The listing for the Grindstone event is incorrectly showing an address for Cuyahoga Falls. The Grindstone event is in Berea; I do not know the address.
Erika,
Thank You for pointing out the typo. I’ll correct it now.
Take Care,
Danielle
Thanks for providing all the information.
Date has been changed to Sat. Sept 19th at 10 A. M. for the FREE Touch-A-Truck Event in Willoughby Hills,OH
Quaker Steak & Lube in Medina Township will be hosting a Touch a Truck event which also benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters, a mentoring organization for at-risk youth in the community. The event is from 12-3pm on September 21st.
Krystal,
Thanks for letting me know about the touch a truck. I’ve added it to the list and also included it in the Weekend Events Round-up.
Take Care,
Danielle
The Touch-A-Truck event at the Ashland Public Library will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
https://www.ashland.lib.oh.us/calendar/2014/08/02/touch-a-truck
Do you know yet if there will be any touch a truck events in or near the Youngstown area?
Noelle,
I just found out that there will be a Touch-a-Truck this weekend in Boardman and next weekend in Poland. I’m updating the listing right now. Thanks for checking!
Danielle
I would like to know if this event is going to be in Stark County?
Casey,
There is typically a touch-a-truck in both Massillon and Jackson Township. I will update the listing as soon as I find out if they are having one in 2013.
Thanks,
Danielle