Detroit Zoo Mental Health Awareness Walk

ViewFest 2026: Bloom Forward is more than a festival—it’s a transformative community experience shaped by the Event Based Community Interaction (EBCI) model, which emphasizes healing, connection, and support through shared public spaces. As the world’s largest mental health and prevention festival, ViewFest strengthens the social determinants of health by increasing access to resources, expanding supportive networks, and creating joyful, stigma-free environments where everyone belongs. Rooted in symbols like flowers, bees, ducks, and potatoes, the festival encourages attendees to plant roots, find balance, contribute to the hive, and flourish together. The atmosphere is vibrant, welcoming, and unforgettable—don’t just hear about it this year… come be part of it and Bloom Forward with us.

ViewFest2026 Includes

• All Day Zoo Access Ticket with FREE Parking
• Festival Runs - 8:00am - 12:30pm. Entry MUST be prior to 10:30
• Fun & Engaging Activities
• Mental Health & Wellness Resources
• Snacks
• Casual zoo stroll / walk; a time to reflect and celebrate
• So Much More

ALL AGES WELCOME

While ViewFest is a free community event, we kindly ask that you reserve only the number of tickets you need. Since this is a limited-capacity event, your cooperation in registering for the appropriate number of tickets ensures that others have the opportunity to attend. If you are unable to attend after registering, please notify us as soon as possible so that your ticket can be made available for others. We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us make the event accessible to as many people as possible.

https://www.viewfestmhf.com/