Guide to the Conejo Valley Touch-a-Truck 2026 (Thousand Oaks)
Firetruck attended last year’s touch-a-truck event in Thousand Oaks, that children could climb in and explore the inside of a firetruck
We’re Rolling Out to Conejo Valley Touch-a-Truck! 🚛✨
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20, 2026! The Trucks that Saved team is packing up the gear, loading up the inventory, and heading to the highly anticipated Conejo Valley Recreation and Park District (CRPD) Touch-a-Truck event!
If you have a little one who is absolutely obsessed with big rigs, sirens, and things that go vroom, this is the ultimate family day out. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Touch-a-truck is coming soon to Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Valley
Come Say Hi at Our Booth! 👋
We had so much fun attending last year, we are honored to participate this year!
We will have a dedicated booth set up all day, and we would absolutely love for our friends, readers, and fellow truck lovers to stop by and hang out.
We’re bringing along the heartbeat of our family business—our children's book series! You'll be able to get your hands on physical copies of:
The Trucks That Saved the Park Storybook: Meet the hard-working truck team and dive into a story all about teamwork, community, and helping others.
The Trucks That Saved the ParkColoring Book: Perfect for keeping those little hands creative and engaged on the ride home!
Grab a Free Activity Sheet! 🧩
To make the day even more interactive for your mini "world-schoolers," we are giving away a Free Touch-a-Truck Scavenger Hunt Sheet right at our booth (The Trucks that Saved Series)!
Before you head out to climb inside the massive fire engines, construction trucks, and dump trucks, swing by our table to grab a sheet. It’s a great way to turn the event into an educational adventure, challenging your kids to spot different real-life community heroes as you explore the field.
Event Details at a Glance:
What: CRPD Touch-a-Truck 2026
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where:Thousand Oaks Community Center, located at 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Admission: Free!
What types of trucks and vehicles can we expect to see?
Last year there was an incredible lineup of real-life community helpers at the event and this year is on par!
The Road Crew: Concrete Mixer, Skip Loader, Excavator, and Tractor.
The Emergency & Security Heroes: Firetruck, Police Motorcycle, and Security Truck.
The High-Reach & Utility Helpers: Cherry Picker, Trash Truck, Forestry Truck, Hydro Truck, Tow Truck, Bobcat, and a School Bus.
⚠️ Important Note for Families: While these specific trucks may be scheduled to appear, the lineup is subject to change without notice. Real-life helper trucks occasionally get called away for community emergencies, maintenance, or unexpected scheduling shifts. We appreciate your understanding as we work to keep our community safe and our events moving smoothly!
You might even be able to operate a real construction truck
🔍 Frequently Asked Questions: CRPD Touch-a-Truck 2026
Before you pack up the diaper bag and head out to the Thousand Oaks Community Center field, here is everything you need to know to pace your day for success!
Q: Where is the Thousand Oaks Touch-a-Truck event located?
A: The 2026 event is held at the Thousand Oaks Community Center, located at 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. The trucks will be lined up on the soccer fields behind the center.
Q: Is there an admission fee for the Conejo Valley Touch-a-Truck event?
A: No! Admission to this CRPD event is completely free for all families and community members.
Q: What are the hours for the Touch-a-Truck event?
A: The event runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Please note: There is no designated "quiet" or sensory hour listed for this event, so expect plenty of honking horns and sirens throughout the day!
Q: What types of vehicles will kids be able to explore?
A: Kids can get up close and personal with a massive variety of community vehicles, including construction equipment, emergency vehicles, and public service trucks.
Q: Are there free activities for kids at the event?
A: Yes! Stop by The Trucks that Saved Children’s Books booth to grab a Free Touch-a-Truck Scavenger Hunt Sheet. It’s a great educational adventure sheet that turns the event field into an interactive matching game for mini "world-schoolers". You can also enter to WIN a FREE Book set!
Q: When is the best time to arrive?
We played in the park before the event around 9:30a and some booths and trucks were ready early! There are less crowds at 10a than 11a.
We can't wait to see the big trucks, soak up some local sunshine, and chat with all of you. See you at the booth! 🚒🤙
