Elk Grove Big Truck Day family event

The City of Elk Grove has scheduled its 2026 Big Truck Day for Wednesday, May 20, as part of National Public Works Week, according to the city’s event calendar and local community listings. The free family event is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the District56 Aquatics parking lot at 9701 Big Horn Blvd. in Elk Grove. City event materials describe the program as a hands-on day for young children to see and explore the large vehicles used to operate city services. Elk Grove Daily News also listed the event in its week-of-May-11 roundup of local meetings and activities. ### When and where is Big Truck Day happening? Wednesday, May 20, is the scheduled date for Big Truck Day, and the listed venue is the District56 Aquatics parking lot at 9701 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95757. The city’s event page lists the start time as 9 a.m. and the end time as 1 p.m. (elkgrove.gov) Elk Grove Daily News included Big Truck Day in its “Week at a Glance” post published May 11, which pointed readers to the city’s community lineup for the week. A separate event listing carried the same date, time and location. ### Who is the event designed for? The City of Elk Grove says Big Truck Day is geared toward children ages 2 to 6. (elkgrove.gov) The event description says the program is intended to let young children get close to the vehicles and equipment that “help to run the city.” The family focus is consistent across multiple listings. (elkgrovedailynews.com) A city-linked event notice described Big Truck Day as a family-friendly program tied to National Public Works Week and centered on children’s exploration of service vehicles. ### What kinds of trucks and equipment are expected? (elkgrove.gov) City event descriptions say children will be able to see a city bus, cranes, street sweepers, backhoes, tractors and vector trucks. The listings add that children may be able to get behind the wheel of some vehicles and, in some cases, honk the horns. (citywatchla.com) On-site activities and photo opportunities are also listed as part of the event. The materials do not indicate an admission charge, and multiple postings describe the event as free. ### Why is the city tying it to National Public Works Week? National Public Works Week is the theme cited in the city’s event materials for the May 20 program. (eventeny.com) The descriptions frame the event as a way to show children the equipment used in everyday public works and city operations. The vehicle list points to that public-works focus. (eventeny.com) Street sweepers, tractors, cranes and vector trucks are among the machines named in the event postings, alongside a city bus. ### Where can families confirm details before they go? The City of Elk Grove’s event calendar carries the main listing for Big Truck Day, including the date, hours and District56 location. (elkgrove.gov) Elk Grove Daily News also flagged the event in its community roundup for the week of May 11. May 20 is the next key date for families planning to attend. (eventeny.com) The city’s listing says Big Truck Day begins at 9 a.m. at District56, and additional event details remain posted on the city calendar. (elkgrove.gov)