Touch-a-Truck at the Cleveland Metroparks

Kids get hands-on with the heavy machinery that keeps Cleveland Metroparks running at this returning annual event. With roughly 50 vehicles on display, including bucket trucks and other park maintenance equipment, children can climb aboard, explore the cabs, and get a close-up look at the impressive machines they rarely see up close. It's a chance for young vehicle enthusiasts to interact directly with the real tools of the trade. This family-friendly event welcomes all ages and offers a fun, educational way to spend a September afternoon. Whether your child is fascinated by trucks, curious about how parks operate, or simply excited by big equipment, there's plenty to explore. Come ready to climb, look, and learn—it's a straightforward, no-frills experience that lets kids' excitement do the talking.