Do you and your kiddos love trucks? Well, if so, you are going to love the FREE touch-a-truck events that happen all throughout Central Ohio. At each event, you and your kiddo have the opportunity to see (and explore in an hands-on-environment) all different types of vehicles including Fire Trucks, SWAT cars, military trucks, police cars, busses and so much more!

{As more events are added, I will update the list.}

April

Autism Awareness Open House with City of Hilliard Division of Police

A sensory-friendly fun day is being hosted once again by the City of Hilliard Division of Police. The agency’s 5th Annual Autism Awareness Open House will be held Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Safety Services Building, 5171 Northwest Parkway. This event provides participants the opportunity to socialize with First Responders in a calm and reassuring environment.

Date: April 2, 2022
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Address: 5171 Northwest ParkwayJoint Safety Services Building, Hilliard, OH 43026

May

Powell Touch a Truck

Date: Friday, May 6, 2022
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Address: Seldom Seen Park – 3232 Seldom Seen Rd, Powell, OH 43065

Touch a Truck in Pickerington

Bring your kids to enjoy a variety of big trucks, construction equipment, emergency response vehicles and more! This year’s Touch-A-Truck may have a slightly different setup from prior years, but kids eyes will still light up when they see and hear their favorite trucks.

Date: Saturday, May 14, 2022
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Address: Pickerington Community Pool – 11330 Stonecreek Dr, Pickerington OH, 43147

Touch a Truck in Canal Winchester

The event takes place during Music in the Park, a free summer concert series, featuring live entertainment and family-friendly activities at Stradley Park in historic downtown Canal Winchester.  All music and activities run from 6 – 9 PM. Features music by The Usual Suspects & Repeat Offenders

Date: Friday, May 20, 2022
Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Address: Stradley Park – 36 S High St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

Upper Arlington’s Spring Fling

Touch A Truck is better than ever – kids and adults alike can explore a variety of City service and safety vehicles, and meet the people who bring outstanding services to the community! All budding fishermen should ready their poles and nets for our annual Fishing Derby. Cane poles and bait provided. Additional highlights include inflatables, carnival games, arts & crafts, balloon sculpting, live music and more. Plus, the Recreation Division previews some of this summer’s programs.

Date: May 21, 2022
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Address: Sunny 95 Park – 4395 Carriage Hill Ln., Upper Arlington, OH

June

Marysville Touch a Truck

A fun day for the community to explore fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, tractors, backhoes, a wheel loader and more!

Date: Friday, June 3, 2022
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Address: Mill Valley Park Central, 703 Millwood Blvd.

Dog Days of Summer at Pataskala Grace Church

• Police K9 Demonstrations
• View Fire & EMT Vehicles
• Food Trucks
• Vendor Booths
• Activities for Kids
• Raffle Prizes
• Bake Sale
• …and more!

Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Address: 3517 Headleys Mill Rd SW, Pataskala, OH 43062

The Science of Big Machines at COSI

Get behind the wheel and experience equipment that builds roads, bridges, and buildings! COSI invites you to explore the science and technology of construction by trying it out first hand and learning with real engineers. From small tools to big equipment, you’ll discover how big jobs get done. A multitude of pieces of construction equipment will be on hand to explore.

Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Address: COSI – 333 West Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215

Touch a Tractor in Canal Winchester

The event takes place during Music in the Park, a free summer concert series, featuring live entertainment and family-friendly activities at Stradley Park in historic downtown Canal Winchester.  All music and activities run from 6 – 9 PM. Features music by Hot Rod Lincolns.

Date: Friday, June 17, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Address: Stradley Park – 36 S High St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

Wet Suits & Way-Cool Trucks

Bring your family, friends, youth group, or neighborhood play group for a morning of fun! The Washington Township Fire Department will have a variety of activities to help make your summer safe!

• Tour Sparky’s fire safety house
• Watch a fire department’s dive team demonstration in the Recreation Center pool (11am)
• Learn about bike safety
• Check out our fire and medic truck.

Date: Friday, June 24, 2022
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Address: Dublin Community Recreation Parking Lot by amphitheater

August

COSI Farm Days

Climb aboard real farm equipment and learn about what goes into farming, how plants grow, and where your food comes from. Get “eggcited” about baby chickens hatching, and for opportunities to ask all your garden questions.

Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Address: 333 West Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215

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If you’re kids are into fire trucks and you’re not able to make one of these events, make sure to check out The Central Ohio Fire Museum in Downtown Columbus! Check out this blog post for more information.

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