April is national Autism awareness month, and to kick off the month, the Seattle Children’s Museum is hosting “Light It Up Blue” recognition event on Tuesday evening. It’s a free event that starts at 6:30pm, with a short program at 7pm. You can RSVP for the event online.
The Children’s Museum will also be turning their lights to blue today and tomorrow to promote autism awareness. The Seattle Monorail will also be running its blue train lit with lights on Tuesday.
Light It Up Blue is an annual event lead by Autism Speaks used to raise awareness of Autism every year. The Seattle Children’s Museum has partnered with Autism Speaks for several years, hosting this annual event that recognizes the Seattle-area businesses that are Lighting it up Blue this year.
In addition to the event, the Seattle Children’s Museum provides Sensory Sensitive Hours on the first Saturday of each month, with a reduced entry fee of $3. During these Saturday hours, the Museum dims the lights and has minimal sounds, transforming the Museum into a safe space for autistic kids to play and feel comfortable.