6th Annual #HeroesUnite Autism Acceptance Celebration

Schedule

Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Elgin Police Department | Elgin, IL

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We're back with another EPIC event with over 50 community partners, resources, activities & family fun. Can't wait to see you there! #Heroes
About this Event

We are pulling out ALL the bells and whistles to make our 6th annual #HeroesUnite Autism Acceptance Celebration in collaboration with the Elgin police Department the BEST event yet!


We're taking over both INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE of the Police Department for a few blocks! Over 50 resource vendors & community partners, activities and Food Trucks!!!

  • Mr. D's Magic and Illusion – 2 Spectacular Performances!
  • Glowby the Bubbler – Thousands of bubbles everywhere and back by popular demand!
  • A 24x24 ft Large Petting Zoo featuring 20-25 animals, including goats, sheep, a little cow, donkey, llama, bunny, and chickens!
  • FREE Screenings of our #HeroesUnite Documentary – The Need for First Responders highlighting the critical need for autism training.
  • Mobile Gaming Truck - Up to 16 players at once.
  • Face Painting
  • Moonwalk for endless fun!
  • ATV Rides for an exciting adventure!
  • 501st Midwest Garrison's Star Wars Troopers & Friends joining the fun!
  • FREE popcorn & ice cream for all to enjoy!
  • Family Finder sign-ups available on-site!
  • Food Trucks
  • FREE Traffic Stop Assimilation Scenarios for autistics & their families – Sign up now scanning the QR code or by clicking the link! https://forms.gle/g8pS5nCLRso26jmy6
  • And SO MUCH MORE… but we’ll tell you more later!

Sponsorship & Vendor Spaces Available!We are still accepting sponsor vendors and resource partners to make this event even more impactful.

Contact [email protected] or call 224-269-1074 to learn more!

SAVE THE DATE & SPREAD THE WORD! Let’s make this our biggest and best celebration yet! See you there!


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Where is it happening?

Elgin Police Department, 151 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, United States

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