WESTPORT — The  4th annual “Smart Walk for Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities” will take place Oct. 1 at Sherwood Island State Park.

The walk, scheduled rain or shine, is set for noon Sunday, Oct. 1, covering a flat, two-mile course in the park. For more information and to register, click here.

The event supports Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, a Norwalk-based nonprofit with a mission “to help children with learning and attention differences reach their full potential,” according to publicity.

School psychologist David Sylvestro will emcee the program, and local children’s author Sivan Hong will read from her “Super Fun Day” books. 

There will information about resources available to parents and caregivers. 

A youth chorus will perform at the event, and a youth speaker will address the gathering.

Other attractions will include animals from the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, bridge building with 3DuxDesign’s Team Steam, Sasco River Center sensory stations, glitter tattoos by Daisy Mae Designs, crafts, a photo booth, lawn games, refreshments, ice cream and more.