Touch a Truck Family Festival: May 4, 2025

Be part of the BIGGEST fundraising event of the season!

The Women’s Board of Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago proudly presents the 18th Annual Touch a Truck Family Festival. Get up close and personal with 40+ vehicles for kids to climb and explore, plus music, train rides, food trucks and more at this fully outdoors family festival.

Sunday, May 4, 202510:30 AM – 2 PM VIP Early Admission Access: 9:30 – 10:30 AM Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) 2300 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026

Ticket Prices

The following prices include access to the festival and all vehicles and activities. Tickets are required for each adult and child over 12 months of age.

VIP EARLY
ADMISSION

Members:

$50

Non-members: $60

GENERAL
ADMISSION

Members:

$25

Non-members: $35

Tickets required for each attendee age 1 and older.
Member rates do not apply for corporate or reciprocal memberships.
Tickets are all-inclusive for all activities, including face painting, paint-a-car, and kiddie train rides. Food and refreshments available for purchase.
Tickets are non-refundable after purchase. Event will occur rain or shine.

VIP Early Admission Tickets

Click Here to Purchase VIP Early Admission

General Admission Tickets

A limited amount of tickets are available for each general admission entry window. Admission may not be available prior to the entry window time purchased.

Click desired entry time below:

Click Here to Purchase 10:30 AM Entry General Admission Entry

Click Here to Purchase 11:00 AM Entry General Admission Entry

Click Here to Purchase 11:30 AM Entry General Admission

Horn-Free Hour 1 – 2 PM

Trucks will not turn on sirens, flashing lights or beep horns, in an effort to create an environment for children who are sensitive to loud noises and lights.

If you wish to attend only during the horn-free hour, please purchase tickets for the 11:30 AM entry slot.