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Get hands-on with city vehicles at Touch-a-Truck in Moline!

By Brian Weckerly,

2026-07-27

Families and kids of all ages can get hands-on with city vehicles at Touch-a-Truck!

According to a release from the City of Moline, kids can honk horns, sit in driver’s seats and get a close look at the vehicles they see every day at the Moline Public Works’ free Touch-a-Truck Saturday, August 1, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Western Illinois University parking lot, located at 3300 River Dr., Moline. City employees will be there to answer questions, and the whole family can enjoy games and activities.

Moline Public Works Touch-a-Truck (City of Moline)
Moline Public Works Touch-a-Truck (City of Moline)
Moline Public Works Touch-a-Truck (City of Moline)
Moline Public Works Touch-a-Truck (City of Moline)

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