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Charlotte Touch-A-Truck Events That Fuel the Fun

Use our interactive map and calendar to find Charlotte touch-a-truck events near you. Kids can climb inside a variety of trucks, big-wheel construction and emergency response vehicles, meet the women and men who drive them, and maybe even honk the horn.

Have an upcoming touch-a-truck around Charlotte to share? Event organizers, local businesses and parents are all welcome to add fun events to this interactive list and our main family event calendar!


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    Everything Trucks, Come-See-Me Fest

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    This touch-a-truck event allows children to explore a wide variety of massive trucks and first responder vehicles.

    Rock Hill, SC

    9am-12pm

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    Stowe Family YMCA Touch-a-Truck Event

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    Kids will have the unique opportunity to explore and touch vehicles, including fire trucks, construction vehicles, emergency response units, and big rigs. This event has something for everyone with a curiosity about machines.

    Belmont, NC

    5-7pm

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    Newton Parks & Recreation Touch-A-Truck & Bicycle Rodeo

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    Bring the whole family for a fun, free afternoon at Southside Park! Kids will get a hands-on chance to explore a variety of working trucks and vehicles.

    NewtonRec25 said:  Explore and Learn from Community “Heroes” that Protect and Serve to Make The Community Safe. Participants will get the opportunity to see Firetrucks, Police Cruisers, Dump Trucks, Smokey The Bear Forestry Services, Wreckers, Motorcycles, Military Vehicles, and Ride an Obstacle Bicycle course. Food Trucks available on site

    Newton, NC 10am-1pm
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    Matthews Chamber Annual Touch-a-Truck

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    Bring your family out for a fun day of seeing your favorite trucks up close!

    Matthews, NC

    9am-1pm

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    Touch-a-Truck, Bessemer City Parks and Recreation

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    The first 30 minutes will be horn, flashing lights and siren-free.

    Bessemer City, NC

    4-6pm

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    Touch-a-Truck, Blythe Construction

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    Touch-A-Truck, presented by Blythe Construction, is a community-wide event allowing kids of all ages to explore and learn about various types of vehicles and how they operate! The event will feature vehicles, bounce houses, food trucks, a kid's zone, and more. The first 90 minutes are designated as low-sensory time.

    Concord, NC

    9am-1pm

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    Touch-a-Truck, Mecklenburg County Solid Waste & Recycling

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    Kids (and the kids at heart) will have the opportunity to touch and explore vehicles from Solid Waste and other local organizations. Attendees can expect to see a tank from the National Guard, a helicopter from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and more! During this event, tours of the facility will be offered, residents can pick up brush mulch (in bulk) at no cost, as well as purchase colored mulch and compost. 

    Charlotte, NC

    9am-2pm

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    Touch-a-Truck, Indian Trail Parks and Recreation

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    Police cars, firetrucks, construction vehicles and more! Stop by and get a chance to explore over 20+ vehicles. First hour will be our sensory hour.

    Indian Trail, NC

    10am-2pm

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    City of Salisbury Touch-a-Truck

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    This Touch-a-Truck event allows you to have a hands-on experience with a wide variety of vehicles while you learn about the essential jobs that they do. You will find anything from tractors to concrete mixers to a wide variety of emergency vehicles. Sensory-friendly time will be available.

    Salisbury, NC

    10am-1pm

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    Hands on Locust

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    Come explore trucks, tractors, emergency vehicles, commercial vehicles, equipment, and more! The first hour will be a sensory hour for those who may be sensitive to lights and sounds.

    Locust, NC

    9am-12pm

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