May 16, 2026
Big Truck Day
Event Overview
Big City Trucks Roll in for Free Family Fun
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.
Enjoy Free Family Fun in the Park
Activities
Activities include:
- Arts & crafts with Artists Working in Education (A.W.E.)
- Free face painting
- Free balloon animals
- Bubble playtime with 42ndartist Entertainment
- Photo ops with costumed characters
- Book sale with Friends of Milwaukee Public Library
Giveaways
Giveaways: 1,000 free kid-sized construction hats plus 1,000 construction-themed bags. Staggered, identical giveaways will occur at 11 AM, 12 PM, and 1 PM.
Food options
Food options: Enjoy food and drink options for purchase from a variety of food truck vendors. Check back for a complete list.
Parking
Parking: Discounted parking will be available during the event. Check back for details.
Our Sponsors
Big Truck Day is supported by the Office of Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Department of Public Works, Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee Police Department, Brooks Tractor, RNOW, Inc., Truck Country, Monroe Trucks, Kriete, Casper’s Truck Equipment, Henderson Products, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Transit System, Friends of Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Parks, and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21.
