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Touch-a-Truck events in Columbus

Kids love to explore emergency vehicles, construction vehicles, and farm equipment, and there are plenty of touch-a-truck events in Columbus and Central Ohio to fulfill their curiosity! These events are a wonderful learning experience for kids that are full of photo-ops, so don't forget your phone … [Read more...] about Touch-a-Truck events in Columbus

Upper Arlington Spring Fling tentatively scheduled for May

Bring the family out for the Upper Arlington’s Annual Spring Fling on Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Sunny 95 Park for a free family festival. Note: this festival is tentative, pending cancellation or modification based on health and safety … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Spring Fling tentatively scheduled for May

Old Hilliardfest Street Festival

Old Hilliardfest Street Festival is tba for 2021 Old Hilliardfest is CANCELLED in downtown Hilliard, Ohio for 2020. Hilliard's flagship festival will be featuring 3 stages with live music, great food, kids games and inflatables, carnival rides, a sunflower show, a car show, an art fair, and … [Read more...] about Old Hilliardfest Street Festival

Cops & Kids Day in Westerville

Let the kids meet the good guys at Cops & Kids Day at Westerville Sports Complex on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 12 - 4 pm. Kids can interact with the law enforcement community and learn about the equipment and technology that they use to keep the community safe. There will be cruisers, … [Read more...] about Cops & Kids Day in Westerville

Explore at New Albany Touch a Truck

TBA for 2021 If your kids love trucks, safety vehicles, and heavy equipment, you don't want to miss the New Albany Touch a Truck event! Head to the New Albany Public Service Department on Saturday, August 17 from 10 am - 12:30 pm, where kids can explore their favorite vehicles including fire … [Read more...] about Explore at New Albany Touch a Truck

Marysville Touch A Truck event

TBA for 2021 Little ones love trucks, emergency vehicles, and construction equipment!  Bring yours to the Marysville Touch a Truck event on Friday, May 31 from 10 am - 1 pm, where they can check out fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, tractors, a wheel loader and more!  See event page … [Read more...] about Marysville Touch A Truck event

Explore at Touch-a-Truck in Powell

Not scheduled for 2021 at this time.  Kids can check out lots of different vehicles at the Touch-a-Truck in Powell on Friday, May 1, 2020 from 11 am - 1 pm. They'll love climbing and exploring dozens of vehicles in Adventure Park including emergency vehicles, farm equipment, and city … [Read more...] about Explore at Touch-a-Truck in Powell

Westerville Fire Prevention Week Open House

In person event is cancelled for 2020 Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2019 and Westerville Division of Fire is wrapping it up with WFD's annual Fire Prevention Open House on Sunday, October 13 from 1-4 pm at all 3 fire stations. At Station 111, located at 400 W. Main St., fire … [Read more...] about Westerville Fire Prevention Week Open House

Washington Township Fire Station Open Houses

Kids who are into fire trucks aren't going to want to miss the Washington Township Fire Station Open House on Sunday, October 6 from 1-4 pm as a part of Fire Prevention Week. They'll enjoy trucks, station tours, fire hose water target, demonstrations, games, Sparky the fire safety dog, and … [Read more...] about Washington Township Fire Station Open Houses

Explore at the Touch a Truck in Westerville

Event tba for 2020 Kids love getting and up-close look and exploring emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and other vehicles at touch a truck events.  Bring them to Westerville Sports Complex on Friday, July 19 from 10 am - 12 pm where they can check out fire trucks and … [Read more...] about Explore at the Touch a Truck in Westerville

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