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Touch a Truck at Oak Forest Park District in Oak Forest

July 18, 2024 - July 18, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/marc dufresne

Location

Oak Forest Park District, Central Park Building - South Parking Lot

15601 S. Central Ave.

Oak Forest, IL 60452

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Description

Children can climb on dump trucks, firetrucks and more at this Touch a Truck event. It will be horn-free from 6:45-7:15 p.m. for those with sensitive ears.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 6-8 p.m. July 18, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 708-687-7270

Website: https://oakforestparks.org

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Toddlers

Neighborhood: South Suburbs

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