More About 1K for Autism Walk on the Track - No Entry Fee, Registration Required

Let's celebrate Autism together! Join us for our first sensory-friendly walk, skip or even a hop on the indoor track! Bring the family, show your support and enjoy a day to remember. That's not all! Before, during or after the walk enjoy:
- Face Painting
- Balloon Twisting
- Sensory Station
- Family Craft Station
- Resource Tables
Made possible by our event sponsor
Central Midwest Carpenters Local 2950.
Doors open at 12pm. What's a 1K? 6 laps. Families can walk up to 6 or walk the full 6....all up to you! There will be 3 walking groups to sign up for 12pm, 1pm or 2pm. Best part - no registration fees but spots are limited - be sure to sign up today!
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¡Celebremos juntos el autismo! ¡Únase a nosotros en nuestra primera caminata sensorial, salte o incluso dé un salto en la pista cubierta! Traiga a la familia, demuestre su apoyo y disfrute de un día inolvidable. ¡Y eso no es todo! Antes, durante o después de la caminata, disfrute de:
- Pintacaritas
- Globoflexia
- Baile
- Estación sensorial
- Estación de manualidades familiares
Posible gracias a nuestro patrocinador del evento, Carpinteros del Centro Medio Oeste Local 2950.
Las puertas abren a las 12 p. m. ¿Qué es una carrera de 1 km? 6 vueltas. Las familias pueden caminar hasta 6 personas o caminar las 6 vueltas completas... ¡usted decide! Habrá 3 grupos de caminata para inscribirse a las 12 p. m., 1 p. m. o 2 p. m. Lo mejor es que la inscripción es gratuita, pero las plazas son limitadas. ¡Asegúrese de inscribirse hoy mismo!

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Date & Time

April 19, 2026
11:00am - 3:00pm

Location

Dean and Barbara White Community Center
6600 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410

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Town of Merrillville Parks & Recreation

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