MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - On Saturday, October 22 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation will be holding its Halloween for Autism Awareness event at the Xavier DeGroat Autism Museum in the Meridian Mall.

Participants are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes. Xavier DeGroat and his family will be dressing up as Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and more characters from Toy Story. The event will offer pumpkin pie, candy, and is being catered by Old Chicago restaurant in Okemos.

To learn more, watch our interview with Xavier or visit the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation's website below.