Public Works Palooza Returns For a Third Year

The District of Muskoka is inviting residents and visitors to get an up-close look at the trucks, equipment, and people who help keep Muskoka running every day at the third annual Public Works Palooza. 

This free, family-friendly event celebrates National Public Works Week and gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at the essential services delivered by the District's Engineering and Public Works team. 

This year's theme, Rooted in Service, Powered by Community, reflects the important work carried out every day to maintain safe roads, deliver clean drinking water, manage wastewater systems, and handle waste and organics across Muskoka. 

Whether it is rain, shine, snow, or sleet, District crews work 365 days a year to ensure critical infrastructure and services continue to operate smoothly for residents and businesses. 

Event Details 

• Date:  Saturday, May 23, 2026 
• Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
• Location: Rosewarne Landfill 
• Admission: Free 
• Rain or Shine

What to Expect 

Visitors of all ages can enjoy a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations, including: 

• A showcase of the large trucks and specialized equipment used across Muskoka  
• Free compost (please bring your own buckets and shovels)  
• Live falcon demonstrations with Royal Canadian Falconry  
• Information about careers in Engineering and Public Works  
• A waste-sorting challenge to test your waste diversion skills  
• Interactive exhibits about what not to flush and how to protect wastewater infrastructure  
• A barbecue hosted by the Lions Clubs International (cash only)