Tools of the Trade

Tools of the Trade Logo featuring two big machines and a person with a hardhat and map

Thursday, May 8, from 2-5 p.m. at Van Maren Park

Tools of the Trade, formerly the Public Works Showcase, will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Van Maren Park. This is a free event for the entire family! 

Interested in being a vendor or sponsor? Contact our General Services Department at GeneralServices@citrusheights.net or (916) 727-4770.

Education & Career Fair

  • Local job opportunities
  • Technical schools
  • Trade schools

Perfect for residents or students looking for their next career step!

Fun for All Ages

  • Meet the machines and their operators
  • Hands-on demonstrations from various vendors
  • Giveaways and treats for attendees

Perfect for families with children who love big trucks and exploring how our city works!

Getting to the Event

Get a free ride to the event thanks to our Transportation Sponsor, Sacramento Regional Transit! Print or screenshot this flyer and present it to the bus operator. View the full details on the flyer linked above.

For attendees riding their bikes to the event, Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA) will have an on-site, secure bike valet for you to safely store your bikes while enjoying the event.

Public Works Showcase Tools of the Trade (1)

  1. 1 A child poses in the front seat of a garbage truck while an adult stands at the door.
  2. 2 People gather around a table booth.
  3. 3 An adult stand at the door of a bulldozer while a child sits in the cabin seat.
  4. 4 A women helps a child use a drill on a demonstration water pipe.
  5. 5 An adult points at a firetruck while kids look at it.
  6. 6 Two people pointing at screens.
  7. 7 Two people standing at a bus door entrance.