Autism Alliance of Michigan Autism Hero Walk: Detroit 2026!

About this event

Come and enjoy a day at the Detroit Zoo while supporting families impacted by autism. Normally we don’t post the Hero Walk as an event, but the posting of the event could make for a great day and a great social event for everyone in the FSA community! **Grab your capes and get ready to fly!** The Autism Hero Walk: Detroit is Michigan’s largest gathering of 4,000+ families affected by autism to celebrate our everyday superheroes! This fundraiser benefits Autism Alliance of Michigan and includes: * full-day admission to the Detroit Zoo * an autism marketplace with 50+ vendors * an on-stage program * a united community walk * arts & crafts * entertainment for all ages **Tickets are $15/person and free for children under two years old. A donation without the purchase of a ticket does not allow you access to the event.** ## **Day-Of Information** **Date:** Saturday, September 19, 2026 **Location:** The Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile Rd. Royal Oak, MI 48067 **[Get Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Detroit+Zoo/@42.4768358,-83.1512329,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8824cf30983c32a3:0xf1f35dc21c0b15ba!8m2!3d42.4768358!4d-83.1490442!16zL20vMDNodnZk)** **Parking:** Parking at the zoo is free. **Current Schedule of Events:** 7:00am — Check in & registration begin, gates open 8:45am — Opening Ceremony 9:00am — United walk begins 12:00pm — Event concludes\* **Check in and registration end at 10am, so please arrive by 9:30am.** \*If you received a customized yard sign and would like to take it home, please pick it up prior to the event ending at 12pm. Tickets to the event on September 19 are $15/person and free for children under 2 years old. Tickets also include full-day admission to the Zoo. Please click the teal ATTEND button at the top of this webpage to register for the event. **Photo and Video Notice:** When you enter an Autism Alliance of Michigan ("AAoM") event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By…