Come to Camino Real Marketplace from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
You are invited to celebrate National Public Works Week (May 17 – 23) with the City of Goleta! Join us on Wednesday, May 20, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for a free family-friendly event at the Camino Real Marketplace (7004 Market Place Drive). The kids will love the interactive Touch-A-Truck and other activities we have planned. This is a great opportunity to get to know the Public Works professionals who are working in your neighborhoods, learn about upcoming projects, and ask questions.
The event includes:
- Interactive activities
- Equipment show-and-tell including Touch-A-Truck
- Information tables for the City and our partner agencies
- Giveaways
Stop by the Public Works table to pick up a Live • Work • Play sticker and use it to get a free cup of coffee at Anna’s Bakery or a free soda from Los Agaves. Thank you to our local businesses for partnering with us! #GoodLandGoodShopping
National Public Works Week, sponsored by the American Public Works Association (APWA), is a way to energize and educate the public on the importance of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing, and operating at the heart of their local communities to improve everyday quality of life.
This year’s theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” acknowledges that the roots of service run deep in public works. Some work in Goleta —like building bridges, paving roads, improving traffic flow, bettering pedestrian corridors, enhancing bike paths, and maintaining beautiful parks —is highly visible, while other public works contributions—like overseeing storm drain systems—are sometimes hidden from view. Together, these efforts form the foundation of thriving communities, reminding us that every project, seen or unseen, powers the connection between service and the people it supports.
We want to thank our Public Works team for always being prepared to respond to natural disasters and emergencies. Their dedication, hard work, and readiness—often under challenging conditions—play a vital role in keeping our community safe and running smoothly. We truly appreciate everything they do, both seen and unseen. Learn more about our Public Works Department here: www.cityofgoleta.org/your-city/public-works.
The Public Works team will also be acknowledged with a proclamation at the May 19, 2026, City Council meeting. Please join us in thanking them for all they do by coming to the meeting and joining us for the May 20th event. There’s so much happening in the Goleta Public Works Department. We hope to see you later this month!