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Touch-A-Truck Event Returns To Stamford Downtown

The event will offer children the exciting chance to climb aboard, explore, and interact with a variety of vehicles.

STAMFORD, CT — Stamford Downtown, in partnership with several city of Stamford departments, invites families to Touch-A-Truck - a free, fun-filled event during Stamford Public Schools’ spring break.

The event, set for April 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park, will offer children the exciting chance to climb aboard, explore, and interact with a variety of vehicles.

From fire trucks and police cars to buses and construction equipment, children can get up close to the big rigs and powerful machines they usually only see from afar.

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Participating organizations include the Stamford Fire Department, Stamford Police Department, Stamford Emergency Services, the Stamford Operations Department, the Ferguson Library, and CT Transit.

There will also be a variety of engaging activities provided by Stamford Downtown and Mill River Park.

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