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SAT · MAY 16 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Big Truck Day

ft. 2000s & Late

Red Arrow Park· 920 N Water St
0+ · Free · Just Show Up
FREEFamilies with Young KidsFamilies with Older KidsBudget Friendly
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Explore big city trucks and enjoy free kid-sized construction hats at Red Arrow Park.

Part I

The details

About this event

Big Truck Day is a must-visit for families looking to engage with the city's impressive fleet of vehicles. Held at Red Arrow Park, this event offers kids the chance to climb aboard various trucks and meet the operators who keep the city running smoothly. From fire engines to front-end loaders, there's plenty to explore.

The event is thoughtfully designed with a sensory-friendly hour, ensuring everyone can enjoy the experience without the noise of horns and sirens. With free giveaways like construction hats and themed bags, plus activities like arts and crafts, it's a day packed with fun. Don't miss the costumed characters and live performance by 2000s & Late, adding to the lively atmosphere.

From the organizer

Celebrate National Public Works Week with a fleet of the City’s big rigs parked around Red Arrow Park. Kids will enjoy a unique opportunity to explore various trucks and meet the people who operate them! Big Truck Day will deliver dozens of trucks, 1,000 free kid-sized construction hats and goodie bags, and the chance to meet costumed characters. Featured equipment will range from a front-end loader to a plow truck, fire engine, and more! To provide a quality experience for all guests, a sensory-friendly hour will be offered from 1 PM to 2 PM, at which time no horns or sirens will take place.
— Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21

Getting in

  • Free — Just Show Up

  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

Pricing details

Free family fun in the park.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
ZenMosh Pit
Family ChaosChill
Foodie
Loud

Who'll Be There

Families with young children, local residents interested in community events, parents and caregivers, and children excited about trucks and activities. It's a lively atmosphere with kids running around and engaging in various activities.

How the Room Feels

Unpredictable volumeLoud crowd

What You'll Leave With

A memory

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Volume varies a lot. Kids events and festivals swing from quiet to loud with little warning.

Unpredictable volumeLoud crowd

You'll leave with

A memory

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