2024 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.

All Minnesota Fleet Farm Locations

Saturday, August 24th: Touch a Truck and Kids Craft Event 9am- 1pm

This fun and interactive event will be at ALL stores and is open to ALL ages allowing your kids to get up close and personal with some of their favorite service trucks, cars, school buses & more. Plus, we’ll have a fun back to school crafting station set up for some creative fun! Bring the whole family out for this day of learning, crafting and fun!

Albertville

Tuesday, July 23rd: Touch a Truck Event 9:30-11am

Touch a Truck event and craft time. Free event!

Arden Hills

Saturday, May 18: Touch-a-Truck 10am-1pm

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

Becker

Saturday, May 11: 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 16: 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.

Centerville

Wednesday, July 17: Touch a Truck 6-8pm

Besides getting up close with emergency vehicles, see a helicopter landing, K-9 demonstrations, Jaws of Life Extrication demo and more.

Champlin

Thursday, August 1st: Big Trucks and Cool Stuff! 4-7pm

Get up close and personal with some of the big Public Works equipment such as plow trucks, a front end loader, the water truck and more! Police and Fire will also be onsite to show off some of their vehicles. Desserts available to purchase from the Minnesota Donut Shop & Yum Yum Ice Cream! Park at the Champlin Ice Forum and walk onover!

Chaska

Thursday, August 22: Touch-A-Truck 5-7pm

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 event to play carnival games by Chaska organizations, eat ice cream and popcorn (while supplies last) and then dance to the music of Kids Dance DJ. Other food/beverages will be available for purchase.

Circle Pines

Sunday, May 4: Truck Day 2024 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!

Coon Rapids

Saturday, July 13th: Touch a Truck 12-4pm

See lots of safety and service vehicles including a helicopter, fire truck, ambulance snow plow and more. There will also be a petting zoo, pony rides, bounce house and other fun activities. Located outside the Hallmark Store in Riverdale Village.

Eagan

Thursday, May 23rd: 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.

Edina

Saturday, May 4th: Vehicle Day 2024 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.

Glenwood

Saturday April 20: Touch the Truck 10am-1pm

Check out the vehicles in the parking lot of Minnewaska Area High School Parking Lot. Canceled if raining.

Inver Grove Heights

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

Harris

Friday, July 26th, Touch a Truck 3pm

Who loves trucks? Honk Honk! Fire Trucks, Ambulances, Garbage Trucks, Skiddies, Semi Trucks and more! Please make sure to thank the volunteers for bringing these vehicles out for your kiddos to see them! 

Little Canada

Saturday, June 8th: Touch-A-Truck 10am-12pm

Rev up the fun at our inaugural Touch-A-Truck event! Join us on Saturday, June 8 from 10 AM-12 PM at the Little Canada Elementary School Parking Lots. 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! 

Maple Grove

Saturday, July 13th: Big Truck Show 9am-3pm

Kids of all ages can climb, explore, and experience all the sights and sounds on a wide variety of vehicles. The grassy lot across from Life Time Fitness parking lot and parking ramp by the Library will be filled with fire trucks, police cars, National Guard trucks, and big trucks of all kinds, thanks to local businesses and government and city departments.

Mendota Heights

Saturday, May 11th: Touch-A-Truck 2024 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!

Mounds View

Saturday, April 27th: Touch a Truck 10am-12pm

Come with your family to check out some vehicles! Bring a donation for the food shelf. Event Sponsored by Mounds View Early Childhood Parent Advisory Committee.

New Brighton

Friday, April 12th: Tots & Tires 9:30-11:30am

Come check out some of the biggest tires you’ve ever seen and learn about the super cool trucks, tractors and transporters that they’re attached to. The event will feature trucks from New Brighton Departments as well as the Army National Guard. There will also be a special Story Time with Ramsey County Library.

Oakdale

Tuesday, September 10th: 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 14th: Otsego Touch a Truck 6-7:30pm

Kids will have a chance to crawl inside and interact with all of those really cool trucks and equipment you see everyday!! (Fire trucks, police cars, dump trucks, and much more.) An opportunity to see Chase at the K-9 demo by the Wright County Sheriff.

Other activities will also include the North Memorial Health Air Care, which will have a helicopter landing and take-off, and a visit from the Wright County Sheriff to answer all your safety questions.  Food Trucks will be on hand for the event.

Prior Lake

Tuesday, May 21st: Something ‘Bout a Truck 4-7pm

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. You can even help paint a snowplow and take a turn in a construction-themed bounce house!

Rochester

Saturday, April 13th: 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 25: 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

Sunday, June 30th: 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 7th: 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 18th: 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.

Waverly

Saturday, August 24th: Touch A Truck 9am-1pm

Join us Saturday, August 24 for our 1st TOUCH A TRUCK, Kids Event. Waverly Volunteer Fire Department will be there! Get ready to have some hands on fun!

White Bear Lake

Thursday, May 9th: 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 18th: 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.”