Kids Building Wisconsin is a fun, free and educational event centered around the construction industry held in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, located a little over an hour from Rockford, Illinois. Kids that enjoy construction will love this day dedicated to demonstrations and fun hands-on activities. Save the date for the Kids Build Wisconsin event this spring!
What Can Kids Expect to Do at Kids Building Wisconsin?
There are more than 50 interactive and hands-on exhibits centered around the construction industry. Kids can try many activities at the event including:
- Testing their strength with the hammers
- Trying out cranes
- Climbing in big equipment
- Riding on boom lifts
- Building toolboxes
- Digging in a giant sandbox
- Racing ducks
- Taking green screen photos
- Working on demoing a wall
- Playing construction games on virtual reality headsets
- Watching lumberjack shows
- Doing construction related crafts
- Checking out big construction equipment and cranes
See the full list of activities here.
Will There Be Food and Drink Vendors at Kids Building Wisconsin?
Yes, there will be a variety of food trucks selling food and drinks. Confirmed trucks for the event include Traveling Toms coffee truck, Kona Ice shaved ice, Cousins Subs, Frannie’s Franks, Holy Cow, and El Alegre.
Plan to bring cash for the food trucks though some may accept credit cards.
Where is Kids Building Wisconsin Being Held This Year?
Kids Building Wisconsin is being held at McKee Farms in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The park is located at 2930 Chapel Valley Road in Fitchburg, WI.
McKee Farms Park also includes sport fields, courts, a large pond, a wooden playground, and an amazing FREE splashpad. The splashpad usually opens on Memorial Day, but it may be open earlier if weather permits.
The park is located only 15 minutes from Madison Children’s Museum which you can get in for free with a Discovery Center Museum membership and Henry Villas Zoo (Madison’s free zoo).
When is the Kids Building Wisconsin Event Being Held?
The event is May 20, 2023 from 9 am – 3 pm.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Kids Building Wisconsin?
It’s completely free to attend the event! Please register in advance here.
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