2025 Touch A Truck Events in Minnesota

Touch a Truck Events let your kids get up close to and even inside big rigs, emergency vehicles, public works equipment and more. We’ve compiled a list of upcoming events happening throughout Minnesota.

Do you have kids that get super excited for anything with big wheels? Spring is just around the corner and Touch a Truck events are starting to pop up!

Even though our kids are too old for the Touch a Truck events, I recall how much they enjoyed them. It was as much fun for us as parents as we were able to watch them laughing and enjoying the event sometimes we could enjoy a meal at a food truck and talk to other parents.

If you aren’t familiar with these events they usually include several different types of large vehicles, often allowing kids to sit in them and ask questions.

Most of the events have other activities, occasionally some food trucks and maybe even some games or inflatables. It depends who or where the event is hosted.

These are great family friendly friendly events, so we decided to make a round up of what we could find. The list is alphabetical by town and we’ll be adding new additions as we find them throughout the year.

**We will continue to add to the list as we hear of them and if you know of any we have missed please let us know.  You can expect this list to get longer and frequently updated as these events go well into fall when Fire Departments host open houses.

Minnesota Touch A Truck Events

It’s important to check the Facebook or website page for the each event.  With most of them being all or partially outdoors, weather can occasionally postpone or cancel them.

If you click on the name of the event it will bring you to their page and you can check for the most up to date information. This is especially important if you are driving a distance to attend.

Arden Hills

Saturday, May 17, 2025: Touch-a-Truck 10 am – 1 pm

There will be a fire engine, squad car, boat, snowplow, and more!

Becker

Saturday, May 17, 2025: Touch A Truck 11 am – 2 pm

Kids and even the adults, have a great time learning and exploring different equipment, vehicles and trucks such as: an excavator, stylish or classic vehicles, ready mix truck, motorcycles, fire trucks, helicopter, tractors and more! Will also have an inflatable, food vendors and entertainment. 

Brooklyn Park

Tuesday, September 9, 2025: Touch a Truck Family Night 5 – 7 pm

Join us for a Touch a Truck Event with the Brooklyn Park Police Department & Fire Department! There will be fun vehicles for your kiddos to learn about and explore, as well as crafts and FREE kids meals for all in attendance!

Cambridge

Thursday, May 15, 2025: Touch-a-Truck Event 4:30 – 7 pm

Celebrate National Public Works Week by getting close-up with some ofyour favorite big rigs and emergency vehicles! There’s even an excavator simulator where kids of all ages can put their skilsl to the test.

Carver

Wednesday, June 18, 2025: Carver Vehicle Fair 6 – 8 pm

Join us for a fun-filled day at the Carver Vehicle Fair! Get up close with fire trucks, police cars, construction vehicles, and more! Kids can climb inside, and meet local heroes! Enjoy a bounce house, delicious food trucks, and family-friendly activities throughout the event. Don’t miss this exciting hands-on experience for all ages!

Chanhassen

Saturday, August 16, 2025: Community Day 9 am – 12 pm

There will be a Community Hero Meet & Greet with participants from the Chanhassen Fire Department, Carver County Sheriff Department, Chanhassen Public Works, SW Prime Trolley and Ridgeview Medical vehicle tours; weather permitting; may change if there is a community emergency.

Monday, September 29, 2025: Fire Department Open House 5:30 – 8 pm

The Chanhassen Fire Department Open House is an annual event where the community meets with the heroes that help keep them safe. Watch demonstrations, visit information-packed booths, collect giveaway items, and enjoy the refreshments.

Chaska

Thursday, August 14, 2025: Touch a Truck 5 – 7 pm

Roll on up to Touch a Truck and experience the thrill of sitting on a fire truck, police squad car, or a big snowplow! All ages are invited to this FREE community event, featuring carnival games by Chaska organizations, ice cream and popcorn (while supplies last), and a dance party to the music of Kids Dance DJ. Other food/beverages will be available for purchase.

Circle Pines

Sunday, May 3, 2025: Truck Day 2025 10 am – 12 pm

Honk Honk! Join us for the annual Centennial Early Childhood Truck Day, sponsored by the Parent Advisory Council. Come see big rigs and police cars, rescue vehicles and snow plows. All families welcome to this FREE event!

Coon Rapids

Saturday, July 26, 2025: Touch-A-Truck 12 – 4 pm

Get ready for a day of BIG trucks and even BIGGER fun! Bring the whole family out to Riverdale Village for Touch-a-Truck, where kids (and kids at heart!) can climb, explore, and learn about some of the coolest vehicles around. From fire trucks and ambulances to snowplows and electrical lift trucks, it’s the ultimate hands-on experience!

Crystal

Saturday, September 13, 2025: Vehicle Fair 10 am – 12 pm

All are invited to see vehicles that go through their neighborhood. A variety of trucks and cars will be on display to explore. It’s a great photo op! Non-perishable food donations will be accepted. FREE event!

Eagan

Thursday, May 29, 2025: Big Rig Rally 4 – 7 pm

Guests will see fire trucks, police cars, mowers, plow trucks and the ever-famous garbage truck! Activities will include face painting, photo opportunities, refreshments and giveaways while supplies last! Event will be held rain or shine.

Eden Prairie

Saturday, October 4, 2025: Citywide Open House 11 am – 2 pm

Get an up-close and personal look at what it takes to operate a city of nearly 65,000 residents and 3,000 businesses. Explore exhibits, demonstrations, City vehicles and equipment, and more, including fire truck rides, photo opportunities with Sparky and McGruff, live music, free hotdogs and root beer, and more.

Edina

Saturday, May 3, 2025: Vehicle Day 2025 10 am – 12 pm

Get up close to fire trucks, police cars, garbage trucks, snow plows, buses and more. Kids will even be able to climb aboard many vehicles and explore, plus those who drive or use these vehicles will be on hand to explain how they work and answer questions.  Held rain or shine.

Foley

Thursday, September 18, 2025: Big Truck Night 5 – 6:30 pm

You are Invited! Back by popular demand, the Foley Elementary Preschool/ECFE program is hosting our 3rd Annual BIG TRUCK NIGHT event for the community. There will be a variety of big trucks/equipment for our kids to explore. Our main goal through this event is to bring community members closer to the school district and local businesses.

Fridley

Tuesday, August 19, 2025: Touch-A-Truck 4 – 7 pm

Kids of all ages can explore a variety of big trucks, lawn equipment, electric vehicles, police cars, a fire truck and more! Bouncy castles and food trucks will be onsite, and make sure to stay for the final summer concert with Jack Brass Band at 7 p.m. From 4‐5 p.m., Touch‐A‐Truck will be sensory friendly! No loud noises, lights, sirens, etc. Free popsicles while supplies last.

Hibbing

Thursday, September 11, 2025: Big Truck Night 5 – 7 pm

Families are invited for an evening exploring Big Trucks! Kids are welcome to climb up and in a variety of large vehicles from City of Hibbing Departments and local businesses. *For everyone’s safety, please do not arrive before 5:00pm to allow the vehicles to get in place. This event is free and open to the community.

Inver Grove Heights

Saturday, May 17, 2025: Touch-A-Truck 9 – 11:30 am

Bring the whole family to the VMCC parking lot to see big trucks up close and even hop in the driver’s seat! We’ll have free art activities for kids and ice cream available for purchase.

Lakeville

Friday, July 11, 2025: Touch-a-Truck 1 – 5 pm

Fun for all ages! Come see some real-life big rigs on display in downtown Lakeville – right on Holyoke. Talk to the drivers, learn about some cool careers! This event is free to attend. You can also enjoy food trucks, live music and the Carnival when in downtown!

Little Canada

Saturday, June 14, 2025: Touch-A-Truck 10 am – 12 pm

Rev up the fun at our Touch-A-Truck event! Families will have the unique opportunity to see a wide variety of vehicles like dump trucks, tractors, fire trucks, squad cars, fire truck and more! Our friendly vehicle operators will be on hand to answer questions and share insight. This event will be educational and fun for all ages!

Little Falls

Saturday, June 7, 2025: Touch A Truck 10 am – 1 pm

Come out and join us for a FREE family event as we host our SECOND annual Touch A Truck. Explore and learn about all kinds of trucks and vehicles! Bring your whole family for activities like face painting, yard games, food, giveaways and MORE! This event will be held at the Little Falls High School Parking Lot!

Maple Grove

Saturday, July 19, 2025: Big Truck Show 9 am – 3 pm

Experience the thrill of the Big Truck Show! Kids can explore an impressive lineup of vehicles from towering fire trucks to powerful National Guard trucks and everything in between. Climb aboard, discover the sights and sounds and create unforgettable memories. Thanks to our local businesses and city departments, this outdoor field is transformed into a playground of big truck excitement!

Mendota Heights

Saturday, May 10, 2025: Touch-A-Truck 10 am – 12 pm

Featuring snowplows, fire trucks, big rigs and more! Come out to Touch-A-Truck for an opportunity to check out your favorite trucks. Sensory Friendly Hour from 10 – 11 am. Big Rig Features: Mendota Heights Public Works Department snowplows, Mendota Heights Police Department squad cars, Mendota Heights Fire Department fire trucks and safety vehicles and so much more.

Minneapolis

Thursday, July 31, 2025: Big Honking Truck Parade 5:30 pm

The fun kicks off with a truck parade up Nicollet Mall from Grant Street to 6th Street —then the big rigs park so families can get an up-close look, snap some photos, and explore these mighty machines up close.

The parade coincides with Mich’s Makers’ Market, where more than 30 vendors will set up shop from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It’ll include a variety of local businesses, including four flavors of ice cream made for the occasion from The Lofton Hotel.

Saturday, September 20, 2025: Trucksploration 12 – 3 pm

The wildly popular event allows children of all ages to climb on, learn about and explore their favorite big trucks and vehicles. Sit in a fire engine, rescue boat or snowplow, and meet police horses and bomb squad robots. The fire department will be conducting a live burn safety demonstration and hopefully a helicopter will be landing mid-event!

Oakdale

Thursday, August 21, 2025: Touch a Truck 5 – 7 pm

Don’t miss this unique opportunity where dozens of vehicles will be on hand for children to climb, sit in the driver’s seat, touch, view up close, pose for photos, and learn about how various trucks work. Kids of all ages can experience what big trucks are really like. As always, free ice cream treats will be provided! Concessions will be available for purchase. 

Otsego

Tuesday, May 13, 2025: Otsego Touch A Truck 6 – 7:30 pm

Rev up your summer with one of the most thrilling family events of the season! Otsego Touch-A-Truck is your all-access pass to explore the big, bold, and fascinating world of vehicles. This interactive event invites children and families to get behind the wheel and possibly meet the everyday heroes who operate these powerful machines.

Plymouth

Saturday, March 22, 2025: Discover Plymouth 9 am – 1 pm

Discover Plymouth includes activities for children, including inflatables, crafts and other attractions. A touch-a-truck exhibit will be available in the Plymouth Community Center parking lot, and attendees may explore a variety of large equipment and vehicles, courtesy of the Public Works Department, Parks & Forestry Division and Public Safety Department.

Rochester

Saturday, May 3, 2025: Touch a Truck 1 – 3 pm

Explore a variety of vehicles used around town. See a police car, tow truck, excavator, skid loader, and many more! Once you have completed your tour of the vehicles, turn in your vehicle card for a free prize. Then enjoy the bounce house, face painting, and a treat!

Rogers

Thursday, August 21, 2025: Touch A Truck 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Invite your friends, neighbors and family to come get up close and personal with BIG trucks and equipment. Kids who register to become a new Cub Scout will be entered into a drawing for fun prizes!

Rosemount

Saturday, September 13, 2025: Touch-A-Truck 3 pm

This is a free event hosted by the post 65 American Legion Riders. We will have a variety of vehicles for kids to see/sit in/ take pictures with! This event is open to the public while this is an event geared towards kids we encourage everyone to attend!

Roseville

Tuesday, June 24, 2025: Touch-A-Truck 5 – 7 pm

Honk the horn, turn the wheel, and touch the buttons at Touch-a-Truck! Your kids will love checking out trucks, cars, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. This is a free event and open to the public. 
Be sure to also check out a fantastically fun performance by Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam AND the Kids’ Garage Sale, all going on and part of this year’s Rosefest celebration!

Royalton

Monday, August 18, 2025: Big Truck Night 5:30 – 7 pm

Join us for a FREE family event! Located in the MS/HS parking lot!! Face Painting, Wagon Rides, Snacks and Prize drawings!! Drawings will be held starting at 6:45pm. Must be present to win! Bring your family and learn about several big trucks, tractors and equipment that help our community!!

St. Cloud

Friday, June 27, 2025: Touch-A-Truck 5 – 8 pm

This event is part of Saint Cloud’s Granite City Days Celebration. Come to Lake George for Family Fun Fest Touch-a-Truck! Touch-a-Truck offers children and families an experience of exploring and learning about big trucks and machinery while meeting the personnel who protect, serve, and build the St. Cloud Community.

St. Paul

Tuesday, August 12, 2025: Vehicle Fair 4 – 8 pm

Have you or your kids ever wanted to see those big trucks up close? Well, here’s your chance! Calling all fans of big and little trucks, cars and specialty vehicles to join us for an evening exploring these vehicles in-person! The event is free to attend. Concessions will be sold.

Shakopee

Monday, August 25, 2025: Vehicle Fair 5 – 6:30 pm

Join us at this FREE event to explore a variety of vehicles that fly, drive, and float! Always a crowd favorite, the Life Link III helicopter is scheduled to fly in during the event! We will provide a free hot dog dinner to the first 500 attendees, courtesy of Cub Foods and Shakopee Community Ed. Treats from Kona Ice will be available for purchase. See you there!

South St. Paul

Saturday, June 28, 2025: Touch-a-Truck Event 10 am – 12 pm

Kids of all ages can come and enjoy trucks and big vehicles from a variety of local organizations, law enforcement and more.

Stillwater

Saturday, September 13, 2025: Big Trucks 9 – 11 am

Come join us for this FREE event open to everyone! Sit in a fire truck, get up close to a police car, and see how big the tires are on so many different vehicles. We hope you can join us!

Victoria

Thursday, July 17, 2025: Truck Rodeo 6 – 8 pm

Free event at the Victoria Recreation Center to discover vehicles from Victoria’s Public Works, Fire Department, and local partners in safety. Enter the grand prize drawing for a ride to school in a fire truck.

Watertown

Thursday, September 11, 2025: ECFE Open House & Vehicle Fair 6 – 7:30 pm

Welcome back to a new school year! Bring your friends to explore your favorite vehicles and, check out the ECFE classrooms and meet the early childhood staff! Fun for the whole family!

White Bear Lake

Thursday, May 8, 2025: Touch-A-Truck 5 – 7 pm

Come explore a variety of vehicles! And fingers crossed one landing from the sky!  Food Options from Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office.  All food proceeds will be donated to the White Bear Area Food Shelf! REMEMBER to bring a donation for the food shelf and help stuff the truck.

Winona

Saturday, May 17, 2025: Parade of Trucks 9 am – 12 pm

The Parade of Trucks event proceeds through the heart of downtown Winona. Following the parade, vehicles of all types –  dump trucks, pick up trucks and semi-trucks, to name a few – park in the street and open their doors for kids to get an up-close look at the large vehicles and get to “touch a truck.”

Woodbury

Saturday, September 13, 2025: Big Truck Day 8:30 – 11:30 am

The Red Field parking lot at the M Health Fairview Sports Center will be full of the coolest vehicles around for the 15th annual Big Truck Day! Explore the insides of awesome vehicles like an ambulance, fire truck, garbage truck and so much more!

Wyoming

Saturday, June 7, 2025: Touch A Truck 10 am – 12 pm

Trucks of all shapes and sizes will be out for everyone to explore.