Junior League of New Orleans hosts one-day experience for children of all ages
NEW ORLEANS – The Junior League of New Orleans (JLNO) 13th annual TOUCH-A-TRUCK® rolls into the Pontchartrain Center Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a sensory-friendly quiet hour from 2 to 3 p.m.
TOUCH-A-TRUCK® provides a unique experience for children and their families to get an up-close look at their favorite vehicles and to meet the people that protect, serve and build our community. Confirmed vehicles for the hands-on event include more than 20 different types of construction trucks, emergency responder vehicles, utility trucks, and even a helicopter.
“To have the chance to touch these big trucks, sit in the driver’s seat or explore how these trucks serve our community creates lasting memories for the children and their families,” says JLNO President, Tara Waldron.
For families that prefer a more sensory-friendly experience, quiet hour will take place from 2-3 p.m. which is when all the vehicles are not permitted to use their lights, sirens, or horns. The Beignet Fest Foundation’s Sensory Activation Vehicle will also onsite, providing a place of respite and decompression for children with sensory processing disorders.
Additional event activities include a child-sized coloring wall, face painting, the Art Bus, a vendor market and multiple photo opportunities. You can even REV UP the fun by hosting a birthday party during the event – the ultimate celebration for kids who love trucks, machines and adventure!
Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased in advance until Oct. 31. New for 2024, VIP tickets are available for $20 each and VIP ticket holders can access the venue one hour earlier at 9 a.m. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door (no cash). Children one and under do not need a ticket. Proceeds from TOUCH-A-TRUCK® support JLNO’s community projects that advance the well-being of women.
TOUCH-A-TRUCK® is sponsored by Children’s Hospital New Orleans, COX Mobile, Crescent City Developers, Sparkle & Swag, Love Swimming and Ochsner Community Health. Additional support comes from Cintas, Plush Appeal, Raising Canes, Two Men and a Truck, Bourgeois Bennett, Laural Senior Living, Skyhawks NOLA and The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com.
To learn more about JLNO’s TOUCH-A-TRUCK® or to purchase tickets, visit jlno.org/touch-a-truck.
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