Chicago Touch-A-Truck Events Near Me

Erin P. said:  Check out all the vehicles that "roll" through town every day doing important work. The lineup will include everything from fire and police trucks, semis, dump trucks, construction equipment, and a wide range of park district and public works vehicles.

12-1:30pm

Alexandra F. said:  Kids can see a variety of big vehicles up close during Batavia's annual Windmill City Festival.

2pm-4pm

Alexandra F. said:  Kids will be able to touch, look inside, and maybe even climb through more than a dozen big trucks at this intereactive event, which will also feature a live DJ, food trucks, crafters & vendors, a bounce house, face painting and more!

11am-2pm

Alexandra F. said:  Get out to Norridge Village Hall where kids will be able to get up close to a variety of large trucks.

12pm-2pm

Erin P. said:  Children are welcome to climb, honk, and touch these large machines from right behind the wheel.

10am-12pm

Erin P. said:  Enjoy all the big trucks rolling into the Addison Park District!

10am-12pm

Erin P. said:  Learn more about Village services during the Police National Night Out and Public Works Touch-A-Truck event this summer! Stop by the Lisle Police Department to interact with Police and Public Works Department staff, meet local organizations and businesses, sit in a squad car, look at the Village’s fleet of trucks and equipment, watch SWAT and K-9 demonstrations, take a tour of the Police Department, enjoy food, drinks, giveaways and much more.

Erin P. said:  Your little ones will love sitting behind the wheels in every type of vehicle imaginable, and honking the horns to their hearts' desires. The first hour is designated as sensory hour.

10:30am-2:30pm

Erin P. said:  Enjoy the touch-a-truck event at the Back to School Bash hosted by the Worth Park District. The event also features carnival games (wristbands available for purchase) and treat vendors!

5pm-8pm

District84 said:  Kids Expo is held rain or shine and features fire trucks, trucks, police cars, and medi vac vehicles.

10am-1pm

Erin P. said:  Touch a Truck is part of the larger Nostalgia Days event!

11am-4pm

Shila said:  This local touch-a-truck event for preschoolers will take place in the Fort Hill Activity Center Parking Lot

11am-1pm

Lisa R said:  The Park District of Highland Park is inviting kids (with their parents!) to drop by Sunset Park and check out the view from the driver’s seat, where the biggest, coolest, shiniest trucks around will be on display. Rides, games, and snacks will also be available for purchase.

10 am - 12 pm

Lisa R said:  Bring the kids to touch and climb through fire trucks, tow trucks and more! The event will be hosted in well-equipped Berens Park, home to two playgrounds, playing fields, batting cages and more.

9am-12pm

Kohl Children's Museum said:  The Women’s Board of Kohl Children’s Museum proudly presents the Annual Touch a Truck Family Festival. Be part of our BIGGEST fundraising event of the season! 40+ vehicles for kids to climb and explore plus music, train rides, balloons, food trucks and more.

10:30am-2pm

Alexandra F. said:  Trunk or treat among your favorite big trucks, emergency vehicles and heavy machinery at Vernon Hill's festive touch-a-truck event, being held in the parking lot of the Family Aquatic Center. Come dressed in your costume and bring a trick-or-treat bag to receive candy from the operators at each vehicle. You can even take in the fall fun with a hayride! Note that the event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.

11:00AM - 1:00PM

Alexandra F. said:  Head over to Maryknoll Park to see all sorts of big trucks and machines on wheels. Kids can even interact with the drivers! There will be raffles and giveaways while supplies last.

10am-12pm

Erin P. said:  Climb on and explore your favorite vehicles including fire engines, police cars and construction trucks while you rub elbows with your hometown heroes.

10am-12pm

Alexandra F. said:  The annual Community Hero Day will take place on the grounds of the Fire Museum. Families will have an opportunity to participate in the touch-a-truck with vehicles spanning from police and fire to community services, as well as to see a live fire demonstration by the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board.

10am-2pm

Sierra Wolff said:  Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor day at the Museum! Get up close with military vehicles, dress in army gear, and meet active & veteran members of the military community. Hot chocolate, cider, donuts, and other treats from food trucks will be available for purchase.

11am-4pm

Alexandra F. said:  Dress up in your Halloween costume for this special Halloween event for truck-loving kids at the Palos Pool Parking Lot! Trucks, tractors, emergency vehicles and heavy equipment will all be available for kids to explore! Children will also receive a treat from each vehicles vendor. Sirens and lights will be on from 6-8pm, with a Sensory Friendly Zone from 5:00-5:45pm.

Molly Weber said:  Adults and children alike will enjoy this annual outdoor family event. It takes place in a beautiful park and will have a wide variety of vehicles to climb inside and test out the horn while checking out all of the equipment.

10am-2pm