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Special Needs Superheroes Event in Mount Vernon

When

Saturday, October 4, 2025    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Where

Mount Vernon Baptist Temple
817 Woodland Drive, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, 62864

Event Type

A free event featuring superheroes, face painting, live entertainment, food and fun for children and adults with disabilities and their families

Superheroes will unite at Mount Vernon Baptist Temple’s “Special Needs Superheroes Event” on Oct. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Dress as your favorite superhero and head to Mount Vernon for a day filled with fun!

Meet some of your favorite superheroes and experience a whole lot more, including:

  • A petting zoo, hayride and horseback rides
  • Face painting, games and prizes
  • A foam pit and inflatables
  • Haircuts
  • Hot dogs, soda, snow cones and popcorn
  • Live music, karaoke and entertainment
  • Prizes and more

The event is free and open to children and adults with disabilities, and their family members and caregivers.

Register for the “Special Needs Superheroes Event” online. You can also call or text (618) 315-1111. Sign up by Sept. 26 to receive a free t-shirt.

Learn more about the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) participant family who organizes this event: DSCC Dad Helps Superheroes of All Abilities Unite in Southern Illinois.