EL1 Reading Fightin Phils

Fightins Hosting Touch-a-Truck Saturday, April 30th

Published on April 20, 2016 under Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


Families from across the region are invited to come out to FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday, April 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the 11th Annual Touch-a-Truck presented by the Junior League of Reading, Pa. and the Reading Fightin Phils.

New for this year's Touch-A-Truck will be a sensory friendly hour from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for children with autistic spectrum disorders and those requiring a quieter environment. At this exclusive hour, all trucks, cars, and emergency vehicles will not utilize their horns and sirens.

During the event, kids will have the opportunity to explore, climb on, and touch a variety of vehicles including trucks, motorcycles, race cars, safety vehicles, and other unique automobiles. Children of all ages are welcome to the event, which will also feature additional family-friendly entertainment, children's activities, and more.

The "Roaming Railroad" will be on hand conducting train rides around Baseballtown and they will also have a remote controlled race car track.

In addition to the great lineup of diverse vehicles, there will be free Phunland rides, live music, children's activities, ballpark food favorites, and much more.

Tickets are being sold in advance via JLReading.org and will also be available the day of the event at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Proceeds raised from Touch-a-Truck will support The Junior League of Reading, PA, Inc. and its community projects and services to expand the resources available to all children to enhance opportunities available for their growth, development, and overall welfare.

The Junior League of Reading, PA, Inc. has been serving the Berks County community for 90 years through its commitment to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and training its members to become effective community leaders.

Single game ticket for the Fightin Phils 50th season affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies are available now by visiting Fightins.com, by calling 610-370-BALL, or by stopping by the Fightins Ticket Office located at FirstEnergy Stadium.

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