Do you have a child who would love to see a firetruck 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!
Top Tips for Going to a Touch a Truck Event with Kids
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 don'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 get 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.
Upcoming Touch a Truck Events in Northeast Ohio
If you have an update on these of any other Touch a Truck Events in Ohio, submit the details and we’ll get it added to the list. Thanks!
June 2021 Events
FREE Touch-A-Truck at North Ridgeville High School {Find Out More}
Where: 34600 Bainbridge Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039
When: Saturday, June 5, 2021; 10am-1pm (10am-11am is sensory-friendly)
FREE Crocker Park Block Party: Family Fun Touch-a-Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
When: Sunday, June 13, 2021
August 2021 Events
FREE Truck & Tractor/National Night Out in Aurora {Find Out More}
Where: Kiwanis Moore Park, 35 W. Pioneer Tr., Aurora, OH 44202
When: Tuesday, August 3, 2021; 5pm-8pm
FREE National Night Out on Chardon Square {Find Out More}
Where: Chardon Square Gazebo, 101 S. Hambden St., Chardon, OH 44024
When: Tuesday, August 3, 2021; 6pm-8pm
City of Massillon Fun Fest {Find Out More}
Where: Fun Fest is centered on First St. and Lincoln Way E. and on the lawn of the Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646
When: Sunday, August 15, 2021; 10am-2pm (Tentative)
FREE Touch-a-Truck at Duck Race Kids Fest at Cleveland Metroparks Chalet {Find Out More}
Where: 16200 Valley Pkwy., Strongsville, OH 44136
When: Saturday, August 21, 2021; 1am-3pm
The following are either canceled or not yet confirmed for 2021
Touch-a-Truck at Community Safety & Wellness Fair {Find Out More}
Where: Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145
When: CANCELED FOR 2021
FREE Honkin' Haulin' Truck Parade {Find Out More}
Where: See the parade route here
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Meet the Trucks Lakewood Park {Find Out More}
Where: Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
When: Waiting on 2021 information
Truck-a-Palooza Summer Reading Kick-Off! at Cuyahoga County Public Library {Find Out More}
Where: Garfield Heights Branch, 5409 Turney Rd., Garfield Heights, OH 44125
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Fairview Park’s Touch-a-Truck {Find Out More}
Where: FHS/Gemini Center Parking Lot, 21225 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, OH 44126
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Pro Football Hall of Fame's Kick-Off to Summer {Find Out More}
Where: 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Boardman Community Day & Touch-a-Truck Event {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Township Building, 8299 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Touch-a-Truck at Quirk Cultural Center {Find Out More}
Where: 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Touch-a-Truck at the Ehrnfelt Senior Center in Strongsville {Find Out More}
Where: Senior Center Parking Lot, 18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Touch-A-Truck at Tallmadge Recreation Center {Find Out More}
Where: 46 N. Munroe Rd., Tallmadge, OH 44278
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Meet the Trucks at Amherst Manor {Find Out More}
Where: Amherst Manor, 175 N. Lake St., Amherst, OH 44001
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Touch-a-Truck at Milan-Berlin Library District {Find Out More}
Where: 19 E. Church St., Milan, OH, 44846
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Summer Kick-Off & Touch-a-Fire-Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, Villa Nova Shelter, St. Marys, OH, 45885
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Euclid Touch-a-Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Euclid Ice Arena CE Orr, 22550 Milton Blvd., Euclid, OH 44123
When: Waiting on 2021 information
School Supply Drive & Touch-a-Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Hickory Ridge Cinemas Plaza, 1055 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Touch-a-Truck & Children's Costume Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Brunswick Area Historical Society, Heritage Farm Museum & Park, 4613 Laurel Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Key Church Touch-a-Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Key Church, 1825 W. Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Meet the Machines {Find Out More}
Where: Legacy Village, 25001 Cedar Rd., Lyndhurst, OH 44124
When: Waiting on 2021 information
Touch-a-Truck Presented by MTD {Find Out More}
Where: 9485 Eastland Rd., Strongsville, OH 44149
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Norton Safety Forces 1st Annual Touch-A-Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Columbia Woods Park, 4060 Columbia Woods Dr., Norton, OH 4420
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Willoughby Hills Touch-a-Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Willoughby Hills City Hall Complex, 35405 Chardon Rd., Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Touch-a-Truck in the Van Aken District {Find Out More}
Where: The Van Aken District, 3401 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Bay Village Touch-a-Truck {Find Out More}
Where: Bay Village Police Department, 28000 Wolf Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Big Trucks at Avon Lake Safety Center {Find Out More}
Where: 32855 Walker Rd., Avon Lake, OH 44012
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Wayne County Public Library Touch-a-Truck {Find Out More}
When: TBA
Where: 220 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691
Touch-a-Truck at Dayton Nursery's Annual Fall Festival {Find Out More}
Where: 3459 Cleveland Massillon Rd., Norton, OH 44203
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Kent Clean Transportation Cruise-In {Find Out More}
Where: KSU's R17 parking lot at the southeast corner of E. Main St. and S. Willow St. (near Starbucks). Behind KSU Cutler Building, 414 E. Main St., Kent, OH 44242
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Touch-a-Truck at Warren-Trumbull County Public Library {Find Out More}
Where: Liberty Branch, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd., Youngstown, OH 44505
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE PECPTA Touch-A-Truck {Find Out More}
Where: University Hospitals Parma Health Education Center, 7300 State Rd., Parma, OH 44129
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE City of Middleburg Heights Fall Fest {Find Out More}
Where: Middleburg Heights City Hall, 15700 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
When: Waiting on 2021 information
FREE Truck-or-Treat {Find Out More}
Where: Twinsburg Fitness Center, 10084 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 4408
When: Waiting on 2021 information
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.
http://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