Junior League of Los Angeles TOUCH-A-TRUCK™

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Touch-A-Truck™ is a family-friendly event designed to allow children to explore, climb, and TOUCH vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There will be fun for everyone in the family – meet the people who build, protect and serve Los Angeles County or get creative at the arts and crafts table. Hungry? Food trucks will be on-site offering lunch and snacks for purchase.

Ready for the main event? Get your tickets now!

We hope to see you at our fifth annual Touch-A-Truck™ on Sunday, April 14, 2024. This promises to be another great Junior League of Los Angeles event! In past years, we have had 18 civic and commercial vehicles and dozens of volunteers coming together to put on an amazing event that over 2,800 children, parents, grandparents, couples, and friends attended. Each year, we raise over $40,000 for the League’s volunteer projects, programs, and community outreach efforts.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Westfield Fashion Square

Time: 9:00 am  – 2:00 pm

  • VIP Hour will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Limited tickets will be available and the VIP ticket will include an exclusive musical jam session from The Beat Buds along with a VIP goodie bag!
  • No Horn Hours will be held from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for children with auditory sensitivities. No horns or sirens will be used during this time.

Location: Westfield Sherman Oaks Fashion Square Mall, 14006 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Parking: Parking is available for free in the parking lot off of Riverside Drive

Tickets: Available for purchase HERE

Ticket Options

General Admission Tickets – $15

VIP Ticket – $30 (Limited Availability) – Get early access in our first hour – and go home with your VIP swag bag!

Limited VIP tickets will be available and the VIP ticket will include an exclusive musical jam session from The Beat Buds! The BeatBuds is a 2-man acoustic, interactive music program designed to bring young children ‘into’ the music through instrument play and its own educationally-based, catchy tunes. At home in schools, libraries, museums and perfect for birthday parties, play dates, and special events, The BeatBuds is able to simultaneously exercise your child’s creative and logical mind as well as provide a fun and engaging music experience.

Due to the noise and number of children at the event, only licensed service animals are allowed.

Guests under the age of 1 do not need a ticket, but will need to be included on the Waiver. 

Click here to learn more about the amazing trucks that participated in our past events!

Interested in Being a Sponsor?

Join us in driving excitement and community engagement at our TOUCH-A-TRUCK event! By becoming a sponsor, you’ll not only showcase your support but also connect with families and residents in a unique, interactive setting. Here are the various sponsorship levels available:

  • Monster Truck – $10,000: Our premier sponsorship level offering maximum exposure and exclusive benefits.
  • Big Rig – $5,000: A high-visibility sponsorship tier perfect for making a significant impact.
  • Station Activation – $2,500: Engage directly with attendees through interactive station sponsorships.
  • Steam Roller – $1,000: Ideal for businesses looking to gain recognition and support the community.
  • Tow Truck – $500: An excellent opportunity for smaller businesses to contribute and be recognized.

Each level offers distinct advantages and opportunities to align your brand with this beloved community event that drew thousands of attendees in 2023. To gain a deeper understanding of these opportunities, please take a look at our Sponsorship Opportunities document. It offers detailed information on each sponsorship tier, outlining the specific benefits and explaining how your involvement can have a meaningful impact on our event and the community.

Additional Info

Tickets: Tickets may be purchased when you arrive at the event. If you purchased online, you will not need to bring physical tickets or a confirmation email with you – your name will be on a check-in list at the door. Everyone age 1+ will need a ticket to enter the event. However, the food trucks will be selling snacks for purchase outside the ticketed area.

Location: The event will be held in the parking lot of the Westfield Sherman Oaks Fashion Square mall.

Parking: Free parking is available on-site at the Westfield Sherman Oaks Fashion Square mall.

Weather: This is a rain or shine event! We will also have complimentary sunscreen available. The majority of this event will be without any covering.

Restrooms:  We will have bathrooms on site, including an ADA-accessible restroom.

Food: Food trucks will be on-site offering breakfast, lunch, and snacks for purchase. This is a non-alcoholic event.

Questions? Please contact TouchATruck@jlla.org.