2025 Bridge Walk for Autism and Free Sensory-Friendly Museum Night

Join Hope Network and more than 1,000 community members on Thursday, April 24, 2025, as we walk for inclusion. For neurodiversity. For the belief that everyone, everywhere, deserves a chance to belong.

The Hope Network Blue Bridge Walk for Autism is more than just a walk—it’s a movement. It’s a call for inclusion, bringing together community members, businesses, and local leaders for a powerful, hope-filled evening in support of autism awareness.

Once again, in honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Hope Network and the Grand Rapids Public Museum are partnering up to offer a free Sensory-Friendly Night designed specifically for children with autism and their families.

This special event includes complimentary museum admission, where exhibits will be thoughtfully adjusted with softer lighting, reduced noise, and hands-on activities made for a low-sensory experience. Lace up your sneakers, wear your blue, and be part of something powerful. Together, we’re walking toward a more inclusive world.

NOTE: Pre-registration for both the Bridge Walk and the Sensory Night at the Grand Rapids Public Museum are REQUIRED. Register by April 3rd to be guaranteed a T-shirt.