2026 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.

Apple Valley

Mighty Machines at Galaxie Library
Tuesday, June 23 from 9:30 – 11:30 am

Climb inside, touch and explore trucks, vehicles, and other machines from Dakota County’s large fleet of equipment. Presented by Dakota County Fleet Management. Geared for youth ages 2 and older with parent or caregiver. ​

Arden Hills

Touch a Truck at Perry Park
Saturday, May 16 from 10 am – 1 pm

Come join us celebrating National Public Works week! In collaboration with Ramsey County Sheriffs, Lake Johanna Fire, Mounds View School District and more! This is a free family event with lots to check out. We will have lots of cool vehicles to check out along with food trucks on site. Local food truck Relish Brothers will be on site selling quality hotdogs.

Austin

Touch a Truck for a Buck at IJ Holton Intermediate School
Saturday, July 11 at 10 am

Bring the whole family out for a hands-on, fun-filled morning at our Touch a Truck for a Buck event! Free will donation! Kids will have the chance to explore, climb on, and interact with big machines up close—perfect for curious minds and little adventurers.

Becker

Touch a Truck at Becker Community Center
Saturday, May 30 from 11 am – 2 pm

Get ready for a hands-on, high-energy day of fun at our Touch-A-Truck Event! Climb, explore, and discover a variety of vehicles up close—from big rigs and construction equipment to emergency response vehicles. The fun doesn’t stop there! Enjoy delicious eats from local food vendors, bounce and play in our inflatables, and get creative with face painting.

Blaine

Touch a Truck at Tom Ryan Park
Saturday, June 6 from 10 am – 4 pm

This event is part of the Sizzling Summer Kickoff which typically includes a craft fair, live music, kids garage sale, and more.

Burnsville

Mighty Machines at Burnsville Center
Wednesday, July 22 from 9:30 – 11:30 am

Climb inside, touch and explore trucks, vehicles, and other machines from Dakota County’s large fleet of equipment. Presented by Dakota County Fleet Management. Geared for youth ages 2 and older with parent or caregiver.

Cambridge

Touch-a-Truck at Isanti County Fair Grounds
Thursday, May 14 from 4:30 – 7 pm

Come see BIG rigs & vehicles – fire trucks, squad cars, snow plows, and other heavy machinery while meeting the master’s of Isanti County who operate them! Also, have the kids check out the excavator simulator, for ALL ages. This event is for any machine enthusiast no matter the age. We hope to see you there!

Carver

Carver Vehicle Fair at Carver SW Transit Station
Wednesday, June 17 from 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!

Champlin

Big Trucks & Cool Stuff at Champlin Ice Forum
Thursday, July 30 from 4 – 7 pm

Park at the Ice Forum and walk to the public works yard for a free community event. Explore trucks and all of the cool stuff we use to take care of the City.

Chanhassen

Community Day
TBD

Experience all of what your local community center has to offer! This free event day gives residents and families a chance to sample classes, meet staff and instructors, and tour the Chanhassen Recreation Center facilities.

Fire Department Open House
TBD

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

Touch-a-Truck at Chaska High School
Thursday, August 20 from 5 – 7 pm

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

Circle Pines

Truck Day 2026 at Centennial Early Childhood
Saturday, May 2 from 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, snow plows, and some surprise new vehicles this year. All families are welcome to this FREE event!

Cokato

Vehicle Night at Early Childhood Center Parking Lot
Friday, May 15 from 6 – 7:30 pm

Big vehicles and hands-on fun! Join Dassel-Cokato Early Childhood for Vehicle Night—perfect for families with young children. Kids can explore fire trucks, tractors, race cars, construction vehicles, and more! FREE — bring your friends!

Crystal

Vehicle Fair at Crystal Community Center
Saturday, September 19 from 10 am – 12 pm

All are invited to see vehicles that go through your neighborhood. A variety of trucks and cars will be on display to explore. It’s a great photo op! Non-perishable, free-will food donations for the local food shelf will be accepted. Free event – registration is not required.

Eagan

Big Rig Rally at Central Maintenance Facility
Thursday, May 21 from 4 – 7 pm

Get an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at many of the big rigs that support the City of Eagan’s parks, trails, and roads. Guests will see mowers, plow trucks, police and fire vehicles, the famous garbage truck, and more! Activities will include equipment demos, face painting, and giveaways while supplies last. The event will be held rain or shine. Help fill The Open Door truck by bringing a canned food donation.

Mighty Machines at Wescott Library
Tuesday, July 28 from 9:30 – 11:30 am

Climb inside, touch and explore trucks, vehicles, and other machines from Dakota County’s large fleet of equipment. Presented by Dakota County Fleet Management. Geared for youth ages 2 and older with parent or caregiver.

Eden Prairie

Citywide Open House at City Center
Saturday, October 3 from 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.

Edina

Vehicle Day at Valley View Middle School
Saturday, May 2 from 10 am – 2pm

Honk, climb, and explore at Vehicle Day at Valley View Middle School in Edina on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 10 a.m.-noon! Get an up-close look at fire trucks, police cars, snowplows, buses, and other big rigs that keep our cities moving. This free event is fun for all ages! Rain or shine. Presented by Edina Parks & Recreation, City of Richfield, and Edina Public Schools.

Farmington

Mighty Machines at Farmington Library
Thursday, August 6 from 9:30 – 11:30 am

Climb inside, touch and explore trucks, vehicles, and other machines from Dakota County’s large fleet of equipment. Presented by Dakota County Fleet Management. Geared for youth ages 2 and older with parent or caregiver.

Fridley

Touch-A-Truck at Civic Campus
Tuesday, August 18 from 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. be sure to stay for the final summer concert at 7 p.m. Sensory Friendly Hour: 4 ‐ 5 pm and Summer Concert: 7 – 8 pm.

Glencoe

Touch-a-Truck at GSL Early Childhood Learning Center
Friday, May 1 from 4 – 6 pm

Get ready for a BIG evening of exploration, excitement and hands-on fun! Join us for our Touch-A-Truck event where children and families can get up close and personal with a variety of vehicles they see in their everyday lives. From fire trucks and police cars to construction equipment, buses, and more! Kids will have the chance to climb, explore, and discover how these vehicles work.

Hastings

Mighty Machines at Pleasant Hill Library
Wednesday, August 26 from 9:30 – 11:30 am

Climb inside, touch and explore trucks, vehicles, and other machines from Dakota County’s large fleet of equipment. Presented by Dakota County Fleet Management. Geared for youth ages 2 and older with parent or caregiver.

Inver Grove Heights

Touch-A-Truck at VMCC Parking Lot
Saturday, May 16 from 9 – 11:30 am

Come see a wide variety of trucks and vehicles up close! This event is free and open to all ages, no registration is required. This event is held outdoors so please dress for the weather. An ice cream truck and coffee vendor will be on site with treats available for purchase (coffee vendor is card/contactless payment only). Thank you to our event sponsors, Therapy OPS and Inver Grove Heights KinderCare!

Lake City

Touch a Truck at Center Street by City Hall
Saturday, October 3 from 11 am – 1 pm

Join us again and explore all the fun trucks, enjoy activities presented by ECFE and grab some lunch! More details to follow!

Lakeville

Touch-a-Truck
Friday, July 10 from 1 – 5 pm (part of Pan-O-Prog)

Kids of all ages can climb in 15+ mighty machines and learn about a-day-in-the-life from the people that get to operate them. Food trucks nearby.

Le Sueur

Touch a Truck at Le Sueur-Henderson Secondary School
Thursday, May 7 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Come climb and touch the trucks then rock with the Pops at this super fun family event. Head to the address and look for the trucks. Free and open to the public.

Little Canada

Touch-A-Truck at Little Canada Elementary School Parking Lot
Saturday, June 13 from 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

Touch A Truck 2026 at Little Falls High School Parking Lot
Saturday, June 6 from 10 am – 12 pm

This free, family-friendly event gives children and families the opportunity to explore, climb, and interact with a variety of vehicles—fire trucks, tractors, police cars, construction equipment, and more. For 2026, we’re planning to make the experience even more exciting by adding a bounce house, a visit from WonderTrek Children’s Museum, and port-a-potties for families to ensure comfort.

Mendota Heights

Touch-a-Truck at Mendakota Park
Saturday, May 9 from 10 am – 12 pm

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour and get up and close to tons of big rigs—fire trucks, police squads, mowers, plow trucks, and more! Activities will include kids’ games, photo opportunities, and refreshments.

New Prague

Vehicle Fair at Central Education Campus
Wednesday, May 13 from 6 – 7: 30pm

Join us for our end-of-the-year celebration! Get up close to the vehicles of our community and meet the people who drive them. Sit in a police car, take a photo with a fire truck, climb aboard a school bus and more. Food will be available for purchase from Hennum’s Hungry Hauler and Big Bell Ice Cream Company. This FREE event is open to all families! Registration is appreciated but not required to attend.

New Ulm

ECFE Vehicle Fair at Jefferson Elementary
Wednesday, May 13 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm

All are welcome! Free – no registration required.

Oakdale

Touch a Truck at Walton Park West Parking Lot
Thursday, August 20 from 5 – 7 pm

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get up close with dozens of big vehicles including emergency and public safety vehicles, snow plows, garbage trucks, street cleaners, semi-trucks and more. Free frozen treats will be provided. A sensory tent will be available to provide a safe and non-stimulating space for children to calm down and refocus if needed. Sensory friendly event; no loud noises, lights, sirens, etc.

Otsego

Touch a Truck at Prairie Park
Tuesday, May 12 from 6 – 7:30 pm

Get up close and climb inside the amazing trucks and equipment you see around town every day-fire trucks, police cars, dump trucks, and more. Meet Chase, the K-9 dog, at the Wright County Sheriff’s K-9 demonstration, keep an eye out for a possible appearance by the North Flight Helicopter, and stop by to chat with the Wright County Sheriff and get your safety questions answered.

Pipestone

Touch a Truck at Pipestone Fire Department
Wednesday, April 15 from 4:30 – 6 pm

Families of children with disabilities are invited to a day of fun, connection, and community. Those attending can explore big trucks, enjoy games and snacks, and connect with other families in a safe, inclusive environment. Everyone is welcome to attend and build awareness, celebrate amazing kids and make memories together. You can register on the Build the Blessing Facebook page.

Plymouth

Discover Plymouth at Plymouth Community Center Dome
Saturday, March 21 from 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.

Prior Lake

Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck at Prior Lake Maintenance Center
Tuesday, May 19 from 4 – 7 pm

This is a family-friendly open house event to celebrate National Public Works Week. Come explore the vehicles that help maintain our city. Kids (and adults) can climb in the equipment and learn more about the day-to-day activities in Public Works.

Roseville

Touch-a-Truck at Central Park
Wednesday, August 19 from 5 – 7 pm

Honk the horn, turn the wheel, and touch the buttons at Touch-a-Truck 2026! 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. 5-5:30pm – Sensory Friendly – horns, lights, buzzers, and other high stimulus items will be disabled to help create a more welcoming and inclusive environment.

St. Cloud

Touch-a-Truck at Lake George/Eastman Park
Friday, June 26 from 4 – 7 pm (part of Granite City Days)

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. This event is free and open to the public. Stay tuned for big trucks and big fun!

St. Michael

Touch a Truck at St. Michael Public Library
Tuesday, June 23 from 9 – 11 am

Bring the kids to sit on, touch, and experience the vehicles of the City of St. Michael and Albertville and meet the city staff who operate them. Public vehicles, tractors, fire trucks, ambulances, golf carts and more—if it is on wheels, it will probably be there! Join us for a short storytime from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m., then head outside for some fun. Co-sponsored by FYCC and St. Michael Friends of the Library. For families.

Sleepy Eye

End of the Year Vehicle Fair at SE Public School Parking Lot
Tuesday, May 12 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Cost: Free Will Donation Join us for an evening to explore different vehicles up close! We will have tractors, trucks, cars, and machinery! There will be a small concession stand and activities as well.

Springfield

ECFE Vehicle Fair at Springfield Public School
Thursday, April 30 from 5 – 6 pm

Celebrate the fun and success of the 2025-2026 Early Learning season. A variety of vehicles including trucks, cars, farm equipment, city equipment, and emergency vehicles will be available for your enjoyment and exploration. Explore the Scholastic Book Fair located in the Media Center. Books for all ages will be available for your purchase. Kids 0-3rd grade and their families are welcome.

Victoria

Truck Rodeo at Victoria Recreation Center
Thursday, July 16 from 6 – 8 pm (sensory-friendly time begins at 5:30 pm)

Get ready for an evening of excitement and hands-on adventure at this year’s Victoria Truck Rodeo, where the whole family can explore the incredible public works and public safety vehicles that keep our community running! Join us for a free, fun-filled community event of exploring the big trucks and meeting the hardworking people behind the wheel!

West St. Paul

Mighty Machines at Wentworth Library
Tuesday, July 14 from 9:30 – 11:30 am

Climb inside, touch and explore trucks, vehicles, and other machines from Dakota County’s large fleet of equipment. Presented by Dakota County Fleet Management. Geared for youth ages 2 and older with parent or caregiver.

White Bear Lake

Touch-a-Truck at Podvin Park
Thursday, May 7 from 5 – 7 pm

From squad cars and fire trucks to public works vehicles and more, there will be plenty of big wheels, flashing lights, and heavy equipment for kids (and adults!) to check out, climb inside, and learn about. While you’re there, meet your local first responders and consider bringing a donation to help fill the food shelf truck.

Winona

Parade of Trucks
Saturday, May 16, 9 am – 12 pm

The Touch a Truck event kicks off with a parade of trucks in downtown on 3rd Street. Following the parade, the trucks will park in the street and open their doors for kids to get an upclose look at the large vehicles and “touch a truck”.

Touch-a-Truck at The Village at Winona
Saturday, July 11 from 11 am – 2 pm

Join us in the village for an up-close opportunity for children and adults to see and touch various trucks and machinery. We will have city trucks, construction machinery, as well as a few other surprises. A great chance for the whole family to see this awesome equipment.

Withrow

Hugo Tree Touch-a-Truck at Sal’s Angus Grill
Saturday, May 30 from 11 am – 4 pm

We’re excited to host our first ever touch-a-truck event with our friends at Sal’s Angus Grill on Saturday May 30th! Bring the whole family, see our equipment up-close, meet the people behind the scenes at Hugo Tree and of course, get some delicious food!

Wyoming

Touch A Truck at Goodview Park
Saturday, June 6 from 10 – 11 am

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