

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 4th Annual Autism Awareness & Inclusion Community Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Free to attend. All ages welcome. Everyone is invited.

Join the Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District for our 4th Annual Autism Awareness &amp; Inclusion Community Event.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Station 1
217 W Chestnut St
Chillicothe, IL 61523

This event brings together our autism and disability community, first responders, families, and local partners in a welcoming, sensory-friendly environment built on understanding and inclusion.

Our goal is simple: create a space where everyone feels comfortable, respected, and supported.

Families and community members will have the opportunity to:
• Meet firefighters, police officers, and EMS providers in a relaxed setting
• Connect with autistic and disability-owned vendors
• Learn about local disability support organizations
• Receive information from dispatch to update special needs requests and safety information
• Special appearance from Sparky the fire dog!

This event continues to grow each year thanks to strong collaboration and community support.

We are proud to partner with:
-Blue Ridge Community Farm
-Picket Fence Foundation 
-Chillicothe Community Firefighters Association
-Chillicothe Police Department
-Advanced Medical Transport
…and many more community partners.

We welcome all members of our community to attend, connect, and be part of this day.

If you are interested in being a vendor or would like to take part in the event, please contact us and or RSVP.

More event details, vendor highlights, and sponsor announcements will be shared in the coming weeks.

For more information contact:
Public Information Officer: Tyler Millar
tmillar@chillifd.com | 309.274.3567 ext. 4
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chillicothe/4th-annual-autism-awareness-and-inclusion-community-event/200029713210936
- **Event Categories**: dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 134

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029713210936?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=chillicothe-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chillicothe
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 217 W. Chestnut St. , Chillicothe, IL, United States, Illinois 61523
- **lat**: 40.91881
- **long**: -89.48579
- **full address**: 217 W. Chestnut St. , Chillicothe, IL, United States, Illinois 61523

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District (https://allevents.in/org/chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district/21569049)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 217 W. Chestnut St. , Chillicothe, IL, United States, Illinois 61523
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 4th Annual Autism Awareness & Inclusion Community Event ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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