Big Truck Day Lets People Get Up Close to Heavy Machinery

Annual event returns to CoolToday Park in Wellen Park

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:11pm

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An out-of-focus photograph showing the interior of a large construction excavator, with children's hands and faces visible as they explore the vehicle, surrounded by a soft, hazy background of blurred shapes and colors.The annual Big Truck Day event gives kids a rare chance to get up close and personal with heavy machinery, sparking their curiosity and imagination.Englewood Today

The 30th annual Big Truck Day is returning to CoolToday Park in Wellen Park, Florida from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 18. The event allows people to get up close and interact with a variety of heavy machinery and trucks.

Why it matters

Big Truck Day is a long-standing community event that gives families and children a rare opportunity to see and touch large construction vehicles and equipment up close. The event promotes interest in transportation, engineering, and skilled trades careers.

The details

At the event, attendees can explore fire trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and other heavy machinery. Kids will be able to climb inside the cabs, honk the horns, and take photos. There will also be food trucks, music, and other activities.

  • The 30th annual Big Truck Day is taking place on April 18, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The players

CoolToday Park

A multi-purpose sports complex located in Wellen Park, Florida that hosts the annual Big Truck Day event.

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What’s next

Tickets for Big Truck Day can be purchased in advance online or at the gate on the day of the event.

The takeaway

Big Truck Day provides a unique hands-on experience for children and families to learn about and interact with heavy machinery, sparking interest in transportation, engineering, and skilled trades careers.