The one-third scale town features real sidewalks, crosswalks, streetlights, a police, fire and sheriff station, and businesses commonly found in any city, including McDonald's and Taco Bell.

The program aims to provide a hands-on, interactive experience rather than overwhelming children with information through traditional classroom education methods.

[2][5] In 2009, Safetyville, USA celebrated its 25th anniversary, and over 200,000 Northern California children had already benefited from this educational experience provided by the child safety program.

Kids receive gifts throughout the expo, which have included items such as coupons to pick up free child ID kits, first aid supplies, pencils, dental hygiene tools, and pedometers.

[12][13] The popular event raises funds for Safetyville's activities and features top restaurateurs and vintners from the Sacramento region, nearby Napa Valley, and the California Gold Country, as well as media celebrities.

Birthday cake and ice cream were served, and Safetyville unveiled their new mascot, a dog clothed in a blue cap and red vest.

Scheduled to attend the days events were News10's Darla Givens and Dave Thomson, Trevor Wyatt (Magician), Kovar's Satori Academy (Martial Arts), and dancers from Granite Bay Dance Connection, along with Jennifer Wood of 96.1 FM.