Updated for 2019
Got truck lovers? If you’re looking for touch a truck events for kids near Tacoma, Federal Way, Bonney Lake, or anywhere close, you’re in luck! Here’s our touch-a-truck event round up for 2019.
We have provided links so you can confirm details before you head out.
At these popular events kids have the opportunity to get up close and personal with vehicles like dump trucks, fire trucks, and more! There are also usually demonstrations such as the Jaws of Life and Swat TEAM vehicle robots. Kids can climb in and around the big rigs and usually get to sound the horns, too! Look for a, “No horns,” time if you have a kiddo with sensory issues.
Touch a Truck Federal Way
Saturday, May 18, 11:00am-2:00pm
This is an awesome FREE, fun family event where kids can get up close and personal with all of the vehicles and equipment that helps build, serve, and protect the community. This event will put your child’s imagination in gear as they honk, toot, and climb aboard their favorite vehicles for a unique hands on experience. RAIN OR SHINE! New this year: activities inside the Performing Arts & Events Center!
Auburn Kids Day
June 25th 11AM-4PM
While not *just* a touch a truck day there are plenty of vehicles to explore, firefighters to meet, and more at this annual event with free admission.
Dozer Day Puyallup
June 1st and 2nd 11AM-4
This is a ticketed event, but boy does it look fun. Kids get to drive bulldozers! It’s at the fairgrounds in Puyallup. Adults are 10.00 and kids two and up are 8.00 with advance purchase. There are also educational activities and most of the event is free once you’re in! We don’t have a lot of other scoop on this one, but readers who went last year said it was a lot of fun.
Touch A Truck Tukwila
Saturday, July 27th
Westfield Southcenter South Parking Lot
This awesome event will put kids in the driver’s seat of Tukwila’s biggest heavy-duty rigs and it also includes a safety and emergency preparedness fair! Children of all ages (and adults too) will have a hands-on chance to honk the horns and kick the tires of an assortment of big rigs. A variety of exhibitors will also be on hand to distribute free summer safety tips as well as emergency preparedness information.
Touch a Truck Fife
August 15th
A fun family event to get up close and personal with the vehicles and equipment that build, serve and protect our community with pride. This event will put your child’s imagination in gear as they honk, toot and climb aboard their favorite vehicles!
- Date: August 15
- Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: FREE
- Location: Dacca Park
Touch a Truck, Bonney Lake
August 6th * To be confirmed
Bonney Lake hosts their Touch a Truck event on National Night Out, which should be August 6th this year. Note from SFM: We are still working on confirming this one.
Touch a Truck, Tacoma (Sprinker-Parkland/Spanaway)
Saturday, September 7, 10:00am-1:00pm Does your child have a love for trucks and large vehicles? Then check out Pierce County’s Touch-A-Truck free event. Kids of all ages will love to climb, run around, sit in and even honk horns of many types of trucks and vehicles at Sprinker Recreation Center located on 14824 C Street South in Tacoma.
A special no horns time is scheduled from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for sensory sensitive children. Come explore a fire engine, dump trucks, command center, bucket truck, striper, tractor, military vehicles, school buses and so many more.
Touch A Truck Tacoma Port of Tacoma, September 21st, 2019
Other ideas-Most area fire departments offer occasional open house events. If you have a kiddo who loves fire trucks, “Like,” their fb pages to stay in the loop on those. Most will also be glad to do tours for your preschool or play group.
If you know of another Touch-A-Truck not on our list, do leave a comment and let us know! If you’ve gone to any of these and have a review or tip, we love those, too!