2023 Touch-a-Truck Events in Columbus, OH
Touch-a-Truck events hold such a special place in my heart because of how much my kids LOVE them. Seeing their faces light up at the site of a big fire engine or a dozer makes this mama’s heart very happy. I’m always searching for any Touch-a-Truck I can fit into our schedule and I thought I’d share my list with all of you. I hope this helps you plan your family adventures this spring/summer. If you know of one that isn’t on this list please comment and I’ll be sure to add it.
Enjoy SuperGames inflatables, balloon twisting, and a craft, and meet Marshall from Paw Patrol!
May Touch-a-Truck Events
Powell Touch a Truck: Friday, May 5, 2023: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of climbing, pretending, and exploring different kinds of vehicles at this year’s Touch–a–Truck event. Dozens of vehicles will fill the parking lot for you to explore. The focus of Touch-a-Truck is to present children with an opportunity to touch, climb on, and pretend to drive vehicles they may see regularly in our community. This event also does double duty by educating youngsters about various aspects of the vehicles, such as their size, function, and more! This is one of the most anticipated events of every spring in Powell and part of COSI's Science Festival.
3rd Annual Touch a Truck to Fill a Truck: Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 10 AM – 2 PM
Your little ones will enjoy seeing the following: a fire engine, John Deere tractor, police cruiser, ambulance, skid steers, mini excavator, tow trucks, forklifts, and a trash truck.
Admission is free they just ask that you bring a canned good (or a few) to fill the bed of a truck to donate to the Grove City Food Pantry.
Pickerington Touch a Truck: Saturday, May 6, 2023: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Come by the Pickerington Community Pool parking lot to see all of your favorite trucks and equipment for FREE! Kids will be able to see all of the ins and outs of their favorite truck and also receive a free kid's driver's license!
Hilliard Touch-a-Truck: Friday, May 12, 2023 10 am-12 pm
Bring the kids to this popular annual event to see, touch, and explore their favorite vehicles. We'll have a Semi-truck, multiple tow trucks, a police cruiser, a fire truck, and more at the event. Enjoy SuperGames inflatables, balloon twisting, and a craft, and meet Marshall from Paw Patrol!
Upper Arlington Spring Fling: Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 11 am – 2 pm
Help us welcome spring in style at our annual Spring Fling family event! 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…
Prairie Township Touch a Truck: Saturday, May 20, 2023, | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.-
Come out to the Galloway Sports Complex and climb around in some of the vehicles that help keep the Township safe and running smoothly.
June Touch-a-Truck Events
Marysville Touch a Truck: Saturday, June 2, 2023, from 10 am – 1 pm | A fun opportunity to explore construction, emergency, and service vehicles! This event takes place at Mill Valley Park Central, 703 Millwood Blvd.
The Science of Big Machines at COSI: June 10-18, 2023: For over 20 years, guests have been able to experience the exciting science and technology of construction by climbing inside real machinery and operating them first-hand. Participants will be able to learn more about construction careers from a variety of industry professionals and real operating engineers. From small tools to big equipment, you’ll discover how big jobs get done.
The Science of Big Machines will be located on the west side of COSI, next to Dorrian Green Park, and is included with COSI General Admission and Memberships. A variety of equipment will be on hand to discover.
July Events
Dozers & Diggers at The Works: July 15, 2023, from 9 am-2 pm
We’re rounding up big trucks and exploring machine science! Families are invited to get an up-close view of the trucks, lifts, bulldozers, and other big machines that get things done in our community. Jump in, climb around, and speak to the people who operate these extraordinary machines! The day includes live demonstrations & family activities. Outdoor fun is completely free to explore. Access to the museum
& indoor activities are at a discounted rate of only $7 per person!
