Kid-Friendly 'Touch-A-Truck' Event To Take Place In Madison

MADISON, NJ — Children and young adults are invited to spend the morning with firefighters and police officers, learning about the equipment and touring emergency vehicles at the biennial Touch-A-Truck event.

On July 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., emergency vehicles and a variety of large trucks will fill the Madison Area YMCA rear parking lot for climbing and exploring. This event gives children of all ages the opportunity to climb aboard, beep the horns, flash the lights, and sound the sirens of their favorite trucks.

Touch-a-Truck will keep families entertained with free activities such as Madison NJ Rocks, a community art activity, balloon artists and a temporary tattoo station.

On-site refreshments will also be available for purchase from a variety of food vendors.

Touch-a-Truck, sponsored by the Friends of the Madison Public Library in collaboration with the Madison Area YMCA and the Rotary Club of Madison, will take place rain or shine.

This fundraiser will benefit various library programs, particularly those for children and teenagers, as well as the expansion of the book, media and digital collections.

Admission for children ages 2 to 12 will be $8 in advance and $10 on the day of the event. The ticket price for teens and adults is $5. Tickets are available at any of the library's circulation desks or by clicking on the link.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

At this fun family event, children can explore their favorite vehicles and meet the people who help build, protect and serve their community.