May 2, 2026

Walk For Wishes

Alicia Smith cutting the ribbon opening the Zoo along with a group of wish kids and Michael Hull

Event Date: May 2, 2026
Event Location: Detroit Zoo

Make-A-Wish Michigan has a goal of granting more than 500 wishes in 2026. You can help make these wishes come true for courageous Michigan children battling critical illnesses by joining us for Walk For Wishes!

2026 Walk Details:

Event Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Event Location: Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48067

Event Schedule:
• 7:30 a.m. - Registration Opens
• 8:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremony
• 8:45 a.m. - Walk begins

T-shirt Information: Each participant who raises $100 will receive an event t-shirt at the walk.  

For more details on the walk, please refer to the FAQ’s on the Walk For Wishes Michigan website.

We look forward to seeing you on the 28th Annual Walk For Wishes as we walk to grant transformational wishes to Michigan children facing critical illnesses.