Kids Can Take The Driver’s Seat In Ellington

ELLINGTON, CT — Kids can climb into the driver's seat and get a close look at big trucks when Skips Wastewater Services holds its ninth annual Touch-a-Truck event Saturday, Oct. 10.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 21 Courtney Drive, according to the company's event page. The rain date is Oct. 17.

“We are so excited to have you stop by for a day of FUN!” the company wrote in its event announcement.

Saturday's lineup includes a sand pit with toy trucks, a Polaroid photo booth, crafts, games, face painting and a basketball court. Kona Ice of Manchester, Chick-fil-A Enfield and Backroads Smokin’ BBQ are the announced food trucks.

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The company listed Hockanum Valley Community Council, Windsor Federal Bank, Savy & Sons, Aligned Elevator, Ray Page Plumbing, Freightliner of Hartford, Homestead Comfort, Precisely Pandas and Alpine Tree Co. among the participating organizations and businesses.

Local businesses bring tractors, construction equipment and dump trucks for families to explore, according to Skips. Children can see the equipment up close and sit in the driver's seat.

The annual event raises money for charity. Skips says event proceeds support Hockanum Valley Community Council in Vernon, whose services include a food pantry, transportation, case management, counseling and psychiatry.

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