🚨 NEW DATE ALERT🚨
Due to bad weather this event has changed dates to THURSDAY JUNE 18th. Times and location remain the same.
Looking for something unique and exciting to do with the kids this June? Mark your calendars for one of the area's most popular family events!
🚑 Emergency Vehicle Event
📅 THURSDAY, June 18, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 The Shoppes at Grand Prairie, Peoria
💲 FREE Admission
Get ready for a hands-on evening of exploring the vehicles that help keep our communities safe!
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Families are invited to meet local first responders and get an up-close look at an incredible lineup of emergency vehicles, including:
🚒 Fire Trucks
🚓 Police Vehicles & Motorcycles
🚑 Ambulances
🚤 Emergency Response Boats
🚁 Helicopter (weather and availability permitting)
Kids will have the opportunity to climb inside many of the vehicles, check out the equipment used by first responders, try on gear, ask questions, and learn about the important work these local heroes do every day.
This event offers a fun and educational experience for children of all ages and is a fantastic opportunity to meet the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, emergency managers, and other first responders who serve our community.
A Few Things to Know
🔊 The event is held outdoors and can get loud at times. Sirens and vehicle demonstrations are often part of the fun, so families with young children or those sensitive to noise may want to bring hearing protection.
☀️ Be sure to dress for the weather and bring water if it's a hot day.
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Hosted By Local Heroes
This event is hosted by the Peoria County Sheriff's Office and the Peoria County Emergency Management Agency, with numerous local agencies volunteering their time and equipment to make this special evening possible.
Whether your child dreams of becoming a firefighter, police officer, pilot, or paramedic—or simply loves big trucks and flashing lights—this is an event you won't want to miss!
👉 Admission is free, so gather the family and head to The Shoppes at Grand Prairie on June 17 for an evening of hands-on fun and community connection.
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