Get up close to a snow plow, MiWay bus, bucket truck and more! Join us on Saturday, May 24 for fun, free, family-friendly activities at the City of Mississauga’s annual Family Fun Day in celebration of National Public Works Week.
The City’s public works professionals play an important role in keeping Mississauga residents and visitors safe by maintaining roads, sidewalks, parks, bike lanes, transit stops, stormwater infrastructure and more. National Public Works Week (May 18-24, 2025) recognizes how these professionals contribute to and enhance the quality of life in communities.
Family Fun Day is a great opportunity to meet City staff and learn more about their work through a variety of interactive family-friendly activities. Get up close to the equipment and trucks, and join in on fun activities.
What
National Public Works Week Family Fun Day event.
Pick up a passport from any of the event stations and get a stamp at every station you visit.
Submit your completed passport for the chance to win a prize.
Event activities include:
- ‘Touch a Truck’ and equipment displays (e.g. snow plow, MiWay bus, front-end loader)
- Interactive exhibits with fun and educational activities
- Bouncy castle
- Bus tours of the MiWay Transitway
Where
Outside of the Living Arts Centre and on Princess Royal Drive.
When
Saturday, May 24
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost
This event is free to attend. Registration is not required.
To help reduce carbon emissions and get outdoor exercise, consider riding your bike to the event. Use the City’s cycling map to map out your route. If you’re unable to bike the full way, consider using MiWay to get partway there and then bike the rest of the way.
For more information about public works in the City, visit mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/transportation-and-streets/.
