Big trucks, big fun: Family Fun Day returns to celebrate public works professionals

On Saturday, August 8, the City of Mississauga is celebrating its public works professionals and the important work they do with a free Family Fun Day event – and you’re invited! The City hosts Family Fun Day each year in May during National Public Works Week. This year, the May event was cancelled due to rain and has been rescheduled to August 8 outside City Hall.

The City’s public works professionals help keep Mississauga residents and visitors safe and moving. They maintain roads, sidewalks, parks, natural areas, bike lanes, transit stops, stormwater infrastructure and more.

Family Fun Day is a free event open to all ages. This 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 the fun.

Event Details

What

The City’s Family Fun Day event is a celebration of Mississauga’s public works professionals.

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, featuring a snowplow, MiWay bus, front-end loader and the City’s new windrow-clearing machine.
• Free interactive exhibits with fun and educational activities.
• Bouncy castle.
• Bus tours of the Mississauga Transitway.

When

Saturday, August 8, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where

Near City Hall, on Princess Royal Drive, outside the Living Arts Centre.

This event is free to attend. No need to register. Consider using MiWay or bike to the event. Use the City’s cycling map to plan your route. If you can’t bike the full way, you can take MiWay part way and bike the rest of the way.

In case of inclement weather, the event may be cancelled and a notice will be shared on the City’s social media channels.

Learn more about public works in the city.

Digital Assets and Downloads

Download assets for Family Fun Day.

Tags

• Roads and Traffic
• Snow Removal and Maintenance
• Transportation