

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 25 Years Strong - Let's Celebrate BIG!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 25th Annual Walk for Autism on Saturday, April 25, 2026 — a day of celebration, connection, and unwavering support for individuals living with Autism in our community.

This special anniversary marks 25 incredible years of walking together, raising awareness, and fueling life-changing programs, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

Our two-mile walk is more than a tradition. It’s a day that brings families, friends, and neighbors together to champion inclusion, understanding, and lifelong support. Every dollar raised stays 100% local, directly funding vital services such as:

Family Sensory &amp; Social Outings
Family Support &amp; Educational Activities
Therapeutic Programs across the lifespan
Whether you walk, donate, sponsor, or volunteer, your participation makes an immediate and lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

This is our biggest celebration yet, and with your help, it will be our most impactful. Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in a brighter future — together.

Please register today and be a part of our 25th Anniversary Walk for Autism!
DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Registration Time: 9:30 am to 10:45 am

Walk Begins: 11:00 am promptly; Pre-Walk Announcements at 10:45 am

Location: Lake Erie Speedway – 10700 Delmas Drive, North East

What’s Happening?

~ Easy access &amp; secure venue	~ Plenty of onsite parking	~ Indoor restrooms
~ Kidz Exploration Station	~ Team Photo Backdrop station!	~ Selfie photo stations – snap a photo and share
~ Local Food Trucks	~ Registration options (t-shirts, long sleeves, or hoodie)	~ Walk team prizes
~ Deluxe basket &amp; themed basket auctions	~ Complimentary coffee &amp; hot chocolate	~ Together We Walk custom banners/yard signs
~ Special Guests! Blue Heeler, Orange Heeler, Moon Mammoth, and Magic De Jorge!	~ NEW! Warming Stations!!!	
Walk Registration Information: (2026 Limited Edition Walk apparel ONLY available with pre-registration on/or before April 1, 2026.)

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026

Adult (age 15 and older) registration donation:

– $22.00 – Pre-registered includes 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk t-shirt

– $26.00 – Pre-registered includes 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk long-sleeve t-shirt

– $36.00 – Pre-registered includes 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk Hoodie

Tween (age 10 – 14) registration donation:

– $12.00 – Pre-registered includes 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk t-shirt

– $16.00 – Pre-registered includes 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk long-sleeve t-shirt

– $26.00 – Pre-registered includes 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk Hoodie

Youth (age 0 – 9) walk for free

– $10.00 optional YOUTH 2026 Commemorative Limited Edition. Unlimited Impact. Walk t-shirt – pre-order only by the pre-registration deadline of April 1, 2026.

Apparel Policy

Each registration includes one commemorative 2026 apparel item — your choice of a t-shirt, long-sleeve shirt, or hoodie (selected during registration).

👕 T-shirts are included with standard registration (selected during registration)
👚 Long sleeves and hoodies include a small additional cost to help offset increased production expenses. (selected during registration)

👉 Want more than one apparel item for yourself?  You’ll need to register separately for each item.

We cannot accept a single registration that includes multiple apparel items. This policy ensures accurate ordering and helps us keep the process smooth and fair for everyone.

✅ Apparel guaranteed only for those registered by April 1, 2026.

Thank you for understanding and for walking with us to support our local Autism community!

Walk registrations will be accepted after the April 1, 2026, deadline, but will not receive the 2026 LIMITED EDITION Walk apparel option. EXTREMELY Limited vintage Walk t-shirts will be available for pre-registrations received after the APRIL 1 deadline, but not guaranteed.

On-site registration ($25.00 per Walker age 15 and older; $15.00 per Walker age 10 – 14) will be available at the Walk on April 25, 2026, but will not include the 2026 LIMITED EDITION Walk apparel options. NO Vintage Walk t-shirts will be available at on-site registration.

Our Annual Walk for Autism is made possible by our families, team captains, community, and sponsors.

Important: Please Double-Check Your Apparel Selection
We kindly ask that you review your Walk registration carefully, especially your apparel size and type selection.

Due to rising costs, we are not able to order extra apparel and cannot exchange items that were selected incorrectly during registration.

✅ If there is an error on our end, we will absolutely make it right as quickly as possible.

If you notice a mistake in your registration, please contact our office at (814) 455-3540. We are happy to make updates or corrections through April 1, 2026.

All donations for this Walk to Autism Society NWPA are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations are non-refundable.

Join in supporting the Autism Society NWPA and your local community through walking, donating a themed basket, or sponsoring.

In consideration of my entry being accepted, I hereby for myself, the animal(s) to which I have custody and have brought to the Walk, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive any release of rights and claims for any damages I may have against the Autism Society NWPA and the sponsors of this event, named or unnamed, traveling to, participating in, and returning from this event. I hereby represent that the animal(s) to which I have custody and have brought to the Walk is in good health and has current rabies vaccinations. I expressly assume any and all risks associated with contact with participants at the Walk, injuries or damages sustained by, through and/or to other participating animals, the condition of Lake Erie Speedway, and it is understood and agreed that all such risks are appreciated by me. I grant permission to all foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other records of this event for any legitimate purpose.

PLEASE NOTE: All pre-registered participants who meet the April 1, 2026, deadline are entitled to receive a commemorative 2026 Walk Apparel (as selected during registration). Autism Society NWPA DOES NOT guarantee apparel unless you are pre-registered AND are present by 11:30 am the day of the Walk. We take no responsibility for reserving or delivering unclaimed apparel. All unclaimed apparel becomes the property of Autism Society NWPA.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-east/25-years-strong-lets-celebrate-big/200029411769429
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, food-drinks, health-wellness, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 328

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://autismsocietynwpa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/autismsocietynwpa/eventRegistration.jsp?event=8899&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=north+east-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: North East
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lake Erie Speedway
- **lat**: 42.146143464
- **long**: -79.829225574
- **full address**: Lake Erie Speedway, 10700 Delmas Dr,North East, Pennsylvania, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Autism Society - Northwestern Pennsylvania (https://allevents.in/org/autism-society-northwestern-pennsylvania/12325464)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Lake Erie Speedway, 10700 Delmas Dr,North East, Pennsylvania, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Autism Society - Northwestern Pennsylvania
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, food-drinks, health-wellness, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 25 Years Strong - Let's Celebrate BIG! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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