Trucks on Tour
Next date: Friday, 10 October 2025 | 10:00 AM
to 02:00 PM
Get excited for a trucktacular day! Trucks on Tour is back on Friday 10 October 2025.
Trucks on Tour is a free community event hosted by the City of Onkaparinga, designed for children of all ages and their families. This immersive experience will have little ones climbing into the driver's seat, exploring the inner workings of the vehicles and watching them in action.
In addition, SAPOL, Emergency Services and SA Power Networks and will be on hand to engage with the audience and showcase the various vehicles essential for maintaining community safety and well-being. With horns honking, lights flashing, and exciting demonstrations happening throughout the day, this event is sure to capture the imagination of children and adults alike.
We all need some down time every now and again, therefore, from 1-2pm we host a sensory hour. This allows families who seek a quieter experience to attend as horns and loud devices are silenced and demonstrations end. Spectrum Connect Inc. will host a sensory refuge along with a quiet activity zone for the events duration.
We also welcome back MadieFidgets with their 3d printed Articulated Fidgets. Fidgets aide in regulation, concentration, anxiety and encourage pretend, creative and imaginative play.
To enhance your experience on the day, you will find a BBQ and various local food trucks where you will be able to purchase food, drinks and snacks. You are also welcome to bring in your own food and drinks if you prefer.
Activities and entertainment
- MC and live music by Dave Hull
- Face Painting
- Pit stop challenge
- Ninja Play course
- Go karts - (enclosed toe shoes are required, helmets supplied or feel free to bring your own)
Roving entertainment
Keep your eyes peeled for roving magic! Enjoy live fun from Pop Events, Cosplay for a Cause, and the enchanting Pip the Fairy
Celebrate Culture, Creek & Community!
Join Walking together with Kaurna for a fun and meaningful day at Christie Creek - a place rich in Kaurna culture and environmental significance.
Interactive Displays & Games
- Learn about Kaurna tools, stories, and caring for Country
- Discover local plants and animals
- Play traditional Aboriginal games – fun for all ages!
Creek & Cultural Walks
Explore scar trees, the giant shield, local habitat and ancient Kaurna life on a 30-minute guided walk. Walks run 2–3 times | Max 40 people per walk – sign up on the day!
Vehicle demonstrations
We’ve got 7 awesome vehicle demos revving up throughout the day -check the program below to see when your favourite hits the spotlight!
Merchandise
Hard Hat $5
Mini bins $10
Red, Yellow and Green bins available
Hi-Vis vest - $25
Available in Pink, yellow and orange in various sizes 0-2, 4-6, 8-10.
Pack 1 $35
1x vest, 1x bin, 1x hat, 1x bag
Pack 2 $25
3x bins, 1x bag (1 each colour)
Foodies
Taste of Paradise SA
Yiros Hub
Tornado Potatoes
Asian Aussie Street Food
Grilled Cheesserie
La Mia Luna Pizza
Ye Olde Londoners
Oranaise
What's the Scoop
TaCHs Stroopwafels
Fairy Floss galore
Cafe2u
Slice Slice Baby
Slush Happy
BBQ hosted by Morphett Vale Netball Club
Exhibitions
Walking together with Kaurna
City of Onkaparinga Libraries
City of Onkaparinga Sustainability Team
Lions Eye Health Program
Autism SA
Preventive Health SA
Madiefidgets
Traffic restrictions
To ensure the safety of all attendees there will be a speed reduction of 25km/h on Wheatsheaf Road along the stretch of Wilfred Taylor Reserve.
Event partners
Thank you to our sponsors and supporting partners, we couldn't do this without you!
Official Traffic Partner
Supporting Partners
Are you interested in aligning your business with this fun, interactive and unique community event? To discuss this opportunity in more detail and find out what packages we have available, please contact Jaimi Bradshaw, Senior Events Advisor on 08 8301 7308 or email events@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
When
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Friday, 10 October 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 02:00 PM
Location
Wilfred Taylor Reserve (western car park), Wheatsheaf Road, Morphett Vale, 5162, View Map
-35.12403275853362, 138.54003874071893
Wheatsheaf Road ,
Morphett Vale 5162
Wilfred Taylor Reserve (western car park)
Wheatsheaf Road ,
Morphett Vale 5162
Trucks on Tour