Free event to offer attendees opportunities ‘to honk horns, pull levers and explore more than 40 big trucks’ and other specialty equipment
Sarasota County staff “is gearing up for Big Truck Day,” which will be held on Saturday, April 26, at CoolToday Park within Wellen Park near Venice, staff announced this week.
The event is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a news release says.
The Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department will host the Big Truck Day in partnership with the Atlanta Braves, which conduct Spring Training at CoolToday Park, the release adds.
“This free, family-friendly event invites attendees of all ages to honk horns, pull levers and explore more than 40 big trucks, specialty equipment and heavy machines up close,” the release explains.
The fun will continue “with interactive learning activities, a craft area, pedal cars, inflatables, and hands-on experiences in partnership with Suncoast Remake Learning Days,” the release adds. Further, it says, “Tours of CoolToday Park and a sensory area hosted by the T-REC Program of Sarasota County will be available.”
Food may be purchased on-site, as well, the release notes.
CoolToday Park is located at 18800 S. West Villages Parkway in Venice.
For more information visit scgov.net.