Kids who point at every fire truck, garbage truck and police cruiser that rolls by finally get their moment at the City of Sebastian Touch & Tour Open House and Touch-A-Truck Event, held at Sebastian City Hall on Main Street. This free community open house invites families to climb aboard, honk the horns and get an up-close look at the vehicles and equipment that keep the city running every day.
Expect a lineup that typically includes fire apparatus, police vehicles, public works trucks, utility rigs and heavy equipment, all staffed by the crews who operate them. Firefighters, officers and city employees are on hand to answer questions, hand out stickers and let curious kids sit behind the wheel. It is part photo opportunity, part hands-on lesson in how a small Florida city takes care of its residents.
The open house side of the event gives adults a chance to meet department staff, learn about city services and see how local government works from the inside. It is a genuinely welcoming morning that turns civic education into something toddlers and grade schoolers actually enjoy.
Bring sun protection, water and a camera. Afterward, make a day of it by exploring more things to do in Sebastian or checking out other family-friendly outings across the Treasure Coast.