(HAMMONTON, NJ) -- The annual outdoor Touch A Truck event will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2023. This free event will take place in Downtown Hammonton from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and is hosted by MainStreet Hammonton and sponsored by Toy Market. Touch A Truck will feature up close encounters with big trucks, construction equipment, tractors and more. There will be interactive games, music and giveaways for children and their families.

Touch A Truck attracts children and families from throughout the region. This year’s event promises to be even larger. Free activities include access to all trucks, vehicles and equipment, along with Children’s Drivers Licenses (CDLs), free games and prizes. Snack and beverage vendors will be set up, Most Downtown restaurants, and some shops, will be open before and during the event.

Kelly Donio, owner of Toy Market and creator of the event, commented, “Touch A Truck has become an annual tradition for families. Interactive experiences like this are important in creating fun ways to grow. It’s one of our family’s favorite events of the year.”

The event will take place next to and behind the Toy Market, which is located at 200 Bellevue Avenue, in the Vine Street Parking Lot and on 2nd Street in Hammonton. 2nd Street will also be closed and lined with several large trucks and machines.

Companies and individuals who would like to bring their vehicles or equipment for display should email info@mytoymarket.com or call 609-561-2121 to coordinate the details.

Toy Market is South Jersey’s largest chain of independent toy stores, located in Downtown Hammonton and Historic Smithville. Toy Market also has a seasonal pop-up shop at DiDonato Family Fun Center’s Rolling Railway. The stores focus on building bonds between parents and children through creative and active play. Toy Market features educational, active, and unique games, puzzles, and toys for children from birth to teen.

Downtown Hammonton is an award-winning historic Main Street filled with locally owned shops, restaurants and businesses. The charming downtown has become a destination for festivals, parades and special events. Downtown Hammonton boasts plenty of free parking and is the perfect place for a stroll with the family.