The City of Brighton will be bringing out its heavy machinery for the seventh annual Touch-A-Truck on Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Brighton City Hall (500 S. 4th Avenue). The event will begin with a sensory friendly experience from 9-9:30 a.m. We encourage children with sensory sensitivity to visit during this time and enjoy the event without sirens, horns, or additional loud noises.  

Touch-a-Truck gives kids of all ages an opportunity to climb, explore, and get behind the wheel of vehicles of all sizes — and meet the people who operate them. Police cars, fire trucks, an air ambulance (landing at 11 a.m.; subject to availability), tractors, snowplows, loaders and much more will be at the event. Kids in attendance will also get to help decorate one of the city’s snowplows with paint. 

This year’s Touch-A-Truck will once again feature Brighton's Bike Rodeo. Children will be guided through a safety course to learn important skills for safe bike riding; please bring your own bicycle and helmet. There will also be a drawing for giveaways.   

Limited parking will be available at City Hall. Please be courteous of parking in residential areas — be aware of road restrictions (i.e. don’t block fire hydrants), property access and safety. If you have questions about Touch-A-Truck, please email aporter@brightonco.gov.