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 17th: Touch-a-Truck 10am-1pm

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

Becker

Saturday, May 17th: Touch A Truck 11am-2pm

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. 

Cambridge

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

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.

Chaska

Wednesday, June 18th: Touch-A-Truck 6-8pm

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!

Circle Pines

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

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!

Eagan

Thursday, May 29th: Big Rig Rally 4-7pm

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 4th: Citywide Open House 11am-2pm

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 3rd: Vehicle Day 2025 10am-12pm

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.

Inver Grove Heights

Saturday, May 17th: Touch-A-Truck 9am-11:30pm

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.

Lino Lakes

Saturday, May 3rd: ECFE Truck Day 10am-12pm

Families will have the unique opportunity to see a wide variety of vehicles like dump trucks, tractors, fire trucks, squad cars, a SWAT vehicle, logging equipment, and more. Our friendly vehicle operators will be on hand to answer questions and share insight, making this an educational adventure as well as a whole lot of fun! 

Little Canada

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

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, snow plows, and some surprise new vehicles this year. All families are welcome to this FREE event! 10 to 10:30 am is a sensory-friendly period with horns, sirens, and hydraulics off.

Mendota Heights

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

Get behind-the scenes and close up to fire trucks, police cars, mowers, plow trucks and more! Plus, games, photo opportunities and refreshments!

Oakdale

Thursday, August 21st: Touch a Truck 5-7pm

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 13th: Otsego Touch a Truck 6-7:30pm

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.

Whether it’s climbing aboard a fire truck, checking out the sirens in a sheriff’s squad, or seeing how a dump truck works, there’s an adventure around every corner. The excitement really soars with a live helicopter landing and takeoff—a rare and unforgettable sight for all ages!

Rochester

Saturday, May 3rd: Touch a Truck Event 1-3pm

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!

Roseville

Tuesday, June 24th: Touch-A-Truck & Kids’ Concert 5-7pm

Honk the horn, turn the wheel, and touch the buttons at Touch-a-Truck 2024! 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!

St. Cloud

Friday, June 27th: Touch a Truck 11am-2pm

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.

Stillwater

Saturday, September 13th: Big Trucks Event 9-11am

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 17th: Truck Rodeo 6-8pm

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.

White Bear Lake

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

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 17th: Parade of Trucks 9am-12pm

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.”