Trucks + Trades
20th September 2025 @ 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
Middle Shelter - Veteran's Park
Trucks + Trades 
Presented by Fon du Lac Park District
Saturday, September 20th
9:00 AM – Noon
Veterans Park – 403 Springfield Road, East Peoria, IL 61611
9:00 AM – Noon
Veterans Park – 403 Springfield Road, East Peoria, IL 61611
Bring the whole family out for a hands-on morning of fun! Kids can climb inside big trucks, (safely) explore the tools and equipment of the trades, and learn from the pros —like electricians, builders, pet groomers, welders, mechanics, and more!
Touch, explore & play
Meet the people behind the machines
Try out tools & interactive stations
Snap photos in the driver’s seatDan Wilde – Caricature Artist will be joining us to do free Caricatures
Big Papa Jake’s will be here with his AMAZING brunch menu!
Katie Pop will also be joining us!
The best part? It’s all FREE (except Big Papa Jake’s & Katie Pop) and open to the public!
Don’t miss this exciting, educational event that will shape our future thinkers, doers, and movers!