Get ready for a morning of hands-on family fun at Park District of Franklin Park’s Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at North Park, 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131.
This free event welcomes children and families of all ages to get up close with the impressive vehicles that help keep our community clean, safe, and running every day. Kids will have the exciting opportunity to climb aboard, explore the equipment, and even sit behind the wheel while meeting the professionals who operate these incredible machines.
Vehicles scheduled to be on display include:
- Police Car
- Ambulance
- Fire Truck
- Waste Collection Truck
- Vactor Truck
- Mini Excavator
- Sewer Camera Van
- Skid Steer
- Street Sweeper
- Ford F-750 Dump Truck
- Bucket Truck
- Asphalt Roller
- John Deere UTV
- TMA Trailer
Touch-a-Truck offers a unique chance for children to learn about the important work these vehicles perform every day while enjoying an unforgettable interactive experience.
The Park District of Franklin Park extends a special thank you to our event sponsors, State Farm’s Elva Villalobos and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, for their support in helping make this family-friendly event possible. Their commitment to our community helps create opportunities for families to come together to learn and have fun.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore, discover, and make lasting memories. Gather the family and join us at North Park on August 8 for a morning filled with big trucks and even bigger smiles!