Touch-A-Truck 2022

Over 6,000 kids and parents will head to Camp Mabry on Saturday, September 17, 2022 for the SAFE Alliance’s annual Touch-a-Truck 2022 event.

Touch-A-Truck 2022 will feature trucks, food vendors, live music, picnic spaces, and the Touch-A-Truck Kid-Zone where kiddos can jump, play, and slide on open-air inflatables.

To purchase tickets to Touch-A-Truck 2022, click here!

WHAT IS TOUCH-A-TRUCK?

Touch-A-Truck is a fun way for families to bond with their children and explore vehicles they have seen in movies, books, or just driving down the street. The event directly supports SAFE's mission to stop abuse for everyone, and promotes happy, healthy families and relationships in our community.

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