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Touch-a-Truck

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:00 AM
75 N Water St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

About this event

Get ready to climb, explore, and discover at the Touch-a-Truck event! Families can get up close to Central Hudson vehicles, meet the people who help power our community, and enjoy hands-on activities that spark curiosity about energy, engineering, and the technology that keeps our region running. Included with museum admission.   This program is presented in partnership with:
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