CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Get ready to ring in fall at Cleveland Metroparks with the return of two of their most iconic events: Touch-a-Truck and FallFest.

“These two popular fall events are wonderful, free opportunities to discover and connect through hands-on learning,” said Brian M. Zimmerman, CEO of Cleveland Metroparks.

Touch a truck

The 13th Annual Touch-a-Truck event will be held on the first day of fall at Brookside Reservation.

According to Cleveland Metroparks, you can look forward to:

“This free outdoor event allows children to get behind the wheel of approximately 50 vehicles, including construction vehicles and equipment used to maintain and preserve the Cleveland Metroparks.

Families can see and explore large machinery and vehicles including cherry pickers, front end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, backhoe loaders, dump trucks, police cars and more. Kids can also explore additional outdoor play opportunities in a 40-ton sandpit, ride the Whistle Express Car Wash Trackless Train and interact with costumed characters.”

This event will take place at 3900 John Nagy Blvd. in Cleveland.

It runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Touch-a-Truck participants also receive $5 discounted admission to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on the same day.

Free parking is available.

For more information, visit clevelandmetroparks.com/touchatruck.

FallFest

Cleveland Metroparks said this second event at the Brecksville Reservation is for guests of all ages to celebrate the season:

“Relive history at this 18th century festival with candle making, butter churning, blacksmithing demonstrations, a magic show, folk music and much more.

New this year: Guests of all ages can enjoy hayrides, autumnal exhibits and photo opportunities, pumpkin crafts, archery and much more.”

There are also food and souvenirs to buy.

This event will take place at the Meadows Picnic Area, 9000 Chippewa Rd. in Brecksville.

It runs from 11am to 4pm

On-site parking is free and a shuttle is available to take guests to and from the Brecksville Nature Center parking lot.

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