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Autism Hero Walk

September 20 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Siraphol

Location

The Detroit Zoo

8450 W 10 Mile Rd.

Royal Oak, MI 48067

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Description

Join thousands of families at the Detroit Zoo for the Autism Hero Walk, Michigan’s largest autism community gathering. The day includes a community walk, kids’ crafts, live entertainment, an autism marketplace, and full-day zoo admission.

Event cost: $15 per person; free for children under 2

Event times: 7 a.m.–12 p.m. Sept. 20, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://secure3.convio.net/aaomi/site/TR/Events/General?pg=entry&fr_id=1090

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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