The SWFL community has an opportunity to check out large vehicles like fire truckers through Touch-A-Truck. -JOHNATHAN MINEHAN / FLORIDA WEEKLY

Saint Michael Lutheran School will hold its 8th Annual Touch-A-Truck event, presented by Drake Ready Mix and Dynamic Equipment Group, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free family event is open to the public and takes place at the Saint Michael Lutheran School and Church campus at 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901.

Touch-A-Truck transforms Saint Michael’s campus into a hands-on interactive experience that allows kids to get up close with vehicles of all kinds. The event gives truck-obsessed children a chance to turn their imagination into reality. Kids can honk horns, open doors, climb into the driver’s seat, and learn from community leaders and vehicle operators.

Parked along the streets of Saint Michael’s campus, attendees will see construction equipment, fire trucks and police vehicles, a Coast Guard boat, bucket trucks, dump trucks, farm equipment, delivery trucks, commercial lawnmowers, side-by-sides, ATVs, and everyone’s favorite, a helicopter (weather permitting). Participating vehicles will be announced on the event’s Facebook page, search Saint Michael’s 8th Annual Touch-A-Truck.

Sponsored by Therapy Works of SWFL, the first hour of the event, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., will be a sensory-safe time. During this time, lights, sirens, horns, and other sounds that might disturb young or sensory-sensitive children are prohibited. SWFL Therapy Works will also provide a sensory-safe playroom inside and away from the trucks, where kids can take a break from the noise and participate in games and activities.

Touch-A-Truck provides the community with opportunities to check out large vehicles like armored police cars. -JOHNATHAN MINEHAN / FLORIDA WEEKLY

As St. Michael Lutheran School celebrates nearly 70 years of Christian education in the Fort Myers community, the school reflects on God’s faithfulness and continued guidance. This year’s theme, “Lead On, Good Shepherd!”, reminds students, families and staff that Christ continues to lead and sustain their ministry today.

Principal Dan Maser shared, “St. Michael Lutheran School is a ministry of St. Michael Lutheran Church and has been part of the SWFL community since 1956. As we look forward to celebrating this milestone year, we are excited to share the love of Jesus through events like Touch-A-Truck.”

The school will host an information table at this year’s event, inviting families to learn more about St. Michael’s mission of educating students and touching families’ lives with the love of Jesus Christ. “We look forward to welcoming the community, meeting many new families, and celebrating how the Good Shepherd continues to lead us forward—faithfully, joyfully and always in His care,” Maser added.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK is organized by the Saint Michael Lutheran School PTL, is presented by Drake Ready Mix and Dynamic Equipment Group, and is supported by All Star Equipment Rental and Sales, ALTA Equipment Company, Gulf Shore Cooling, HONC Industries, LCEC, Lee Mar Building and Construction Corporation, Russ Berner Construction, Seabreeze Communications, and Sunset Air and Home Services.

For questions or to get your local business involved in the event, please contact event coordinator Brittany Firing at  (727) 643-7312 or Brittany.Firing@gmail.com.

For more information about Saint Michael Lutheran School, visit www.smlcs.org or call (239) 939-1218.