Touch A Truck Events listings for Oakland County and Metro Detroit events for kids who love big trucks, fire trucks, emergency vehicles and more with lights and sirens. Many of these events also feature Sensory-Friendly hours for children with special needs who want to appreciate the trucks without the horns, bells, sirens, and flashing lights.
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This page will feature many of the most popular trucks events including Big Rig Gig, Touch a Truck, Tons of Trucks, and many more. If you’d like your event posted, feel FREE to post consideration for your event via our Event Submission Form. Please don’t send us a PDF, we won’t list those.
If your child LOVES firetrucks, there are plenty of chances to see them at local fire station open houses during FIRE PREVENTION WEEK EVENTS.
FEATURED TOUCH A TRUCK EVENTS
Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 9a-noon
Rochester Hills Touch a Truck Events – Tons of Trucks Rochester Hills 2025
Borden Park (1400 E Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307)
FREE event where spectators have a chance to check out service vehicles and meet & greet staff that operate these vehicles. Police, Fire and Rescue; Construction and Maintenance; along with many other vehicles will be there. Food and program vendors, lawn games, inflatables and a rock wall from Oakland County Parks for the kids to burn off their energy. This is a FREE event hosted by our friends at rararecreation.org.
Touch a Truck Events 2025
APRIL
Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 1p-4p
Southfield Touch a Truck Events – Southfield Touch-A-Truck
Southfield Municipal Campus (26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076)
Southfield Touch-a-Truck – Sensory sensitive hour is from 1p-2p (reduced lighting and sound). Big trucks little trucks, emergency vehicles, K-9 demonstrations, drones, and more. Hosed by the City of Southfield.
MAY
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10a-2p
Bingham Farms Touch A Truck Event – Bingham Farms Elementary Touch a Truck
Bingham Farms Elementary School (23400 W 13 Mile Rd, Bingham Farms, MI)
$5 per car suggested donation. Calling all kids to climb aboard and explore the vehicles. Sensory quiet hour from 11:30a-12:30p. Hosted by birminghamyouthassistance.org.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10a-2p
Birmingham Touch-A-Truck Events – Birmingham DPS Open House
Birmingham DPS (851 S Eton, Birmingham, MI)
This annual event is a family favorite with DPS trucks, fire trucks and equipment on display, informational exhibits and complimentary grilled hot dogs and other refreshments. This is a FREE event. No pre-registration is required. Hosted by the City of Birmingham.
JUNE
Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 10a-noon (Sensory-Friendly Hour from 10a-11a – no lights & sirens)
Northville Truck Events – Touch a Truck PLUS Summer Reading Kickoff
Northville High School (45700 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168)
All ages. Stop by the Northville High School parking lot to explore all types of vehicles and to meet the people who help to build, protect, and serve our community. You’ll also be able to register for our Summer Reading Program. Hosted by Northville District Library
Sunday, June 15, 2025 from 11a-2p
Troy Touch-A-Truck Events – Troy Touch a Truck at Boulan Park
Boulan Park Troy (3671 Crooks Rd, Troy, MI 48084, 248-524-3484)
Get up close with trucks from Troy Fire, Troy Police, and DPW. Touch-A-Truck offers children a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of machinery and meet the people who build, protect, and serve the City of Troy and surrounding communities. Come early for sensory-friendly hour: No sirens, horns, or lights from 10a–11a. This is a FREE event. No-pre-registration required. Hosted by Troy Recreation.
Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 4:30p-8p
Waterford Truck Events – Wheels & Squeals Touch a Truck
Waterford Oaks BMX Track (1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328)
Food trucks, music, kids activities, and Touch a Truck fun! This event is free and open to the public. Contact 248-858-0916 for more information. Hosted by Oakland County Parks.
JULY
Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 9a-noon
Rochester Hills Touch a Truck Events – Tons of Trucks Rochester Hills 2025
Borden Park (1400 E Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307)
FREE event where spectators have a chance to check out service vehicles and meet & greet staff that operate these vehicles. Police, Fire and Rescue; Construction and Maintenance; along with many other vehicles will be there. Food and program vendors, lawn games, inflatables and a rock wall from Oakland County Parks for the kids to burn off their energy. This is a FREE event hosted by our friends at rararecreation.org.
Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 10a-1p
Birmingham Truck Events – 3rd Annual Birmingham Police Open House
Birmingham City Hall (151 Martin St, Birmingham, MI 48009)
Enjoy a driving simulator, drone demonstration, Therapy K9s, vehicle display, photo station with props and much more. This year The Birmingham PD are sponsoring a Dunk Tank Fundraiser for Lucky Fin Project. Be sure to stop by and meet the Birmingham Police officers. This is a FREE event. Hosted by the City of Birmingham and Birmingham Police Department.
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6p
Wixom Family Fun Events – Touch a Truck at Wixom Family Fun Nights
Sibley Park (48900 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI)
Enjoy a Touch a Truck night at Wixom Family Fun Nights. Family Fun Nights take place on Thursdays throughout the summer. Hosted by Wixom Parks and Recreation. SUMMER FAMILY FUN DAYS SCHEDULE…
AUGUST
Friday, August 1, 2025 from 5p-9p
Lake Orion Weekend Events – Orion Twp Big Rig Gig
Friendship Park (3380 W Clarkston Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48360)
Big kids, little kids, and kids at heart, load up the family for an unforgettable experience. Experience dozens of trucks, tractors, diggers, dozers, buckets and back-loaders first hand for the 20th annual Big Rig Gig. Load up the entire family, come early, stay late and don’t forget the camera. NO registration required. This is a FREE event. Hosted by Orion Twp Parks and Rec.
Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 10a-1p
Waterford Weekend Events – Meet The Fleet Touch-a-Truck Event
Waterford Town Hall (5200 Civic Center Dr, Waterford, MI)
Trucks, food, activities, demonstrations, and more. No-Zone from noon-1p. Food trucks will be on-site selling concessions. This is a FREE event. Hosted by Waterford P&R and Waterford FD.
Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 10a-1p
Clarkston Touch a Truck Events – Tons of Trucks & Kids Day in the Park
Clintonwood Park (6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkson, MI 48348)
Tons of trucks and other vehicles of all shapes and sizes will be on display for you to admire, sit in and climb on. Also, enjoy Kids Play FREE Day with music, moonwalks, crafts, FREE spraypark entry and more. Hosted by Independence Twp. MORE INFO…
SEPTEMBER
Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 11a-3p
Oxford Touch A Truck – Kids Building Michigan Touch A Truck
Seymour Lake Park (2795 Seymour Lake Rd, Oxford Twp, MI 48371, 248-628-1720)
Hands on fun. See exciting demonstrations, run heavy machinery, and climb on trucks at the Touch a Truck event. Food trucks will be on site. Hosted by Kids Building Michigan in cooperation with Oxford Twp Parks & Rec. For more info, email kidsbuildingmichigan@gmail.com.
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 4, 2025 from noon-3p
Farmington Hills Touch a Truck Events – FH City Wide Open House
Farmington Hills City Hall (31555 West Eleven Mile Road at the corner of Eleven Mile and Orchard Lake)
Climb on fire trucks, enjoy free food, city trucks, jail cell tours, driving simulators, firefighter obstacle course, fire safety demos, bouncehouses, and more. For more information about the City-Wide Open House, call the Farmington Hills Fire Department at 248-871-2800. Hosted by the City of Farmington Hills Special Services Department.
PREVIOUS EVENTS TBD / TBA FOR 2025
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 4p
West Bloomfield Touch a Truck Events – WB Parks Touch A Truck
Drake Sports Park (6801 Drake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 wbparks.org)
Get a first-hand look at police, fire, construction and other cool vehicles. Res $7 / Non Res $9 per child / adults do not need to register. First time-slot available is sensory friendly. Pre-registration required. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.
Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 10a-1p (Sensory Friendly Hour from 9a-10a)
Berkley Touch-A-Truck Event – Berkley Public Works Interactive Touch-A-Truck
Berkley Community Center (2400 Robina Ave, Berkley, MI 48072)
Kids and adults can explore and learn more about the variety of Public Works, fire, and police trucks and equipment used. This hands-on experience will also feature opportunities to paint a plow and name the Public Works trucks for the upcoming year, with coloring pages and yard games onsite to entertain kids of any age. No registration is required and parking will be available at the Community Center and nearby side streets. Hosted by berkleymich.org.
Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 4p-8p
Troy Events – Touch a Truck at Troy Family Daze
Troy Civic Center (500 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084)
Touch a Truck fun at the annual Troy Family Daze carnival and celebration. Admission to Troy Daze is $5 or FREE for kids 10 & under. Hosted by the Troy Community Foundation. MORE INFO ON TROY DAZE…
Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 10a-2p
Royal Oak Touch A Truck Events – Detroit Zoo Tons of Trucks
The Detroit Zoo (8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067)
Interact with vehicles of all shapes and sizes at the Detroit Zoo. At Tons of Trucks, you’ll touch and climb trucks, lifts and carts used by Detroit Zoo staff, and see vehicles from local police and fire departments, construction companies and more. Zoo admission plus event for adults is $22 / $19 for kids. Does not include parking ($8). Tickets must be purchased in advance. Purchase tickets here…
Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 9a-noon
Milford Touch A Truck Events – Milford DPS Open House
Milford Department of Public Services (1100 Atlantic, Milford, MI 48381)
Staff from the Milford Police and Fire Departments will have some of their trucks and large equipment on display for kids and community members to check out. Hosted by the Village of Milford.
Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 4p-5:30p
Huntington Woods Touch-A-Truck Events – Hay Day / Touch a Truck / Public Safety Open House
Burton Field (Huntington Woods, MI 48070, 248-541-3030)
FREE hay rides, refreshments, crafts, games, pony rides, a petting farm. Touch a Truck event until 5:30p. Families with special needs are invited to arrive at 3:30p. For more info, call 248-541-3030 or visit hwmi.org.
Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 11a-3p
Bloomfield Hill Touch-A-Truck Events – Bloomfield Twp Open House
Bloomfield Twp Fire Department (4200 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302)
Fire department demonstrations, food trucks, touch-a-truck, DPS truck rides, police car rides, food trucks. This is a FREE event to attend. Hosted by West Bloomfield Twp.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 4:30p-7:30p
Highland / Milford Touch A Truck Events – Huron Valley Rec Trick or Trucks at Milford HS
Milford High School ( 2380 S Milford Rd, Highland, MI 48357)
Not only will kids get the experience of trick or treating, but they will also get to see the area’s biggest trucks. Possible trucks will include a dump truck, fire engine, bulldozer, and more. Sensory-friendly slots available. For cost info and to register, contact www.hvs.org. Event hosted by Huron Valley Schools.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 1p-3p
Madison Heights Touch A Truck Events – Madison Heights Recreation Truck or Treat
Civic Center Park (300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071)
Enjoy a touch-a-truck event from the City of Madison Heights DPS, police, and fire departments and pick up some treats. Don’t forget to wear your costume. Hosted by the City of Madison Heights.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 4p-7p
Dexter Halloween Events – Thrills at the Mills
Hudson Mills Metropark – (8801 N Territorial Rd, Dexter, MI 48130, 734-426-8211, metroparks.com)
Annual Trunk-or-Treat. Vehicles used in the park, like a dump truck, police car, and tractor will also be onsite decorated and ready to hand out candy. The Metroparks Outreach van will be there too with activities for the kids. In between filling up your bag with Halloween treats, bring your dancing shoes to participate in a big screen dance party. Trunk-or-Treating – 4p-6p Dance Party – 4p–6p Dog Activities – 5p-7p. Pre-register required online or by calling 734-426-8211. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark.
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