Touch-A-Truck

Big Equipment. Big Skills. Big Fun.

Ever wondered what it takes to keep Santa Cruz running?

Join the City for Touch-A-Truck, an action-packed community event where kids and adults can climb aboard and experience the heavy equipment that builds, maintains, and powers our city every day.

Explore the big machines up close, ask questions, and see how the work gets done behind the scenes. From precision driving to powerful equipment in action, this is your chance to see the scale and skill behind city operations.

Cheer on crews during the fourth annual Equipment Road-e-o, a live skills competition showcasing the expertise and coordination required to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

What to Expect

• Climb aboard heavy equipment
• Explore City vehicles and machinery
• Watch the Equipment Road-e-o skills competition
• Interactive booths and demonstrations
• Meet the operators who keep Santa Cruz moving

Why We Celebrate

Touch-A-Truck is part of National Public Works Week, a nationwide recognition of the professionals who support roads, water systems, storm drains, parks, and other essential infrastructure. This event offers a behind-the-scenes look at the equipment and expertise that keep our community safe and functioning every day.

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