Fishers families will have another chance to climb aboard and explore some of the city’s biggest vehicles as the annual Touch-A-Truck event has been rescheduled for Monday, June 8.
The free event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive, after originally being postponed because of weather concerns.
Hosted by Fishers Parks, Touch-A-Truck gives children and families an opportunity to get an up-close look at a wide variety of city vehicles and equipment. Featured displays will include tractors, snowplows, police vehicles, fire trucks and other specialized equipment used by city departments.
The event will also feature live demonstrations from several city agencies, including the Fishers Department of Public Works, Fishers Health Department, Fishers Fire Department and Fishers Police Department. Police K-9 demonstrations are also planned.
In addition to vehicle displays, children can participate in activities organized by Fishers Parks, including racing and craft activities. Young visitors will also have the opportunity to design their own miniature car and test it on a special Touch-A-Truck track.
Food and beverage vendors will be on site throughout the event.
Traffic and Parking Changes
Several temporary road and parking restrictions will be in effect on June 8.
Beginning at 3 p.m., the south side of the Municipal Drive circle, including the Central Green area, will be closed to traffic. Visitors entering from 116th Street will be directed south of Central Green. Access to Municipal Drive will remain available via North Street and Fishers Center Drive.
The following parking areas will be closed throughout the day:
- City Services Building north parking lot, 3 Municipal Drive
- Station 91 north and south parking lots, 2 Municipal Drive
- Dog Park parking lot
Free parking will be available in public garages throughout the Nickel Plate District, including the Flats at Switch Garage, Police Station Garage, Nickel Plate Station Garage, Spark Garage and First Internet Bank Garage.
Accessible parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in the south City Services Building parking lot at 3 Municipal Drive for vehicles displaying a valid accessibility placard, plate or tag. Additional accessible parking will be available in the Fishers Police Department parking garage at 4 Municipal Drive.
The event is open to the public, and no registration is required.