Hearts and Smiles
October 10, 2026 2:30 - 5:30 pm
999 East Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Get Tickets or Give Smiles
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EXPLORE AUCTIONHearts and Smiles
Hearts and Smiles is Animal Assisted Happiness's joyful annual fundraiser, held at the AAH Smile Farm in Sunnyvale. This mission-driven, family-friendly celebration brings our community together to experience the joy only animals can bring while supporting programs for youth with needs.
Event Highlights
- Fun Zone Games, Giggles and Barnyard Buddies led by AAH volunteers
- Bid for Good and take home something special for yourself or a friend
- Two-step and Twirl with CC
- Snap ewe-nique photos at the StarOne Credit Union Smile Corral Photo Booth
- Enjoy Tasty Treats under the eucalyptus trees
Hearts and Smiles
For Kids, Through Animals, With Love
Saturday, October 10, 2026
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
AAH Smile Farm at Baylands Park
999 East Caribbean Drive
Sunnyvale, CA
$75 for Adults (16 and over)
$25 for Children (7 to 15)
FREE for Children under 6
Help Us Raise $125,000
Every sponsorship, ticket, auction bid, and gift helps fund AAH programs delivering comfort, confidence, and connection to youth with needs.
2025 Impact Snapshot
The smiles are joyful. The impact is deeper.
A single barnyard visit can create a beautiful moment. Repeated experiences over time help youth feel safe, seen, supported, and celebrated. Through caring relationships, inclusive spaces, playful learning, and meaningful moments of success, AAH helps build comfort, confidence, connection, and resilience.
$125000 Goal
$100245
Total Raised
Thank you, auction donors!
American Conservatory Theater
Amon-Higa & Higa Family
Andalou Naturals / Mineral Fusion
Ariat International
Asian Box
Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI)
Bay Football Club
Bethel Lutheran Church Quilters
Cal Performances
Central Coast Outdoors
Charles M. Schulz Museum
Children's Discovery Museum
Computer History Museum
Debbie Crouse
Debbie Porrovecchio
DeMartini Orchard Los Altos
Diane Xiu Lei Wat
Dish Dash Sunnyvale
DoubleTree by Hilton Sonoma Wine Country
Drawn2Art Los Altos
Elate Link
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Freedom Reigns Equine Sanctuary
Friends of AAH
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
Griffo Distillery
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Heroes Comics of Campbell
HyperSpace Los Altos
J. Lohr Winery
Joe Escobar Diamonds
Julie Shenkman
Karman Family
Kelly & Tiffani Trevethan
Korbel California Champagne Winery
Laura Herrmann, Stanford Hills NCL
Laura Norris and Tammie Choi (MVHS Spartans PAUSE)
Linda Rangel, Artist
LoculGoods
Madonna Inn
Mannion Family
Martin Family
Michael Batek, Artist
Molly and Monica Knott
Nathan Colker
NCL Heritage Oaks Chapter
Norma J. Fries, Artist
Oakland Zoo
Paolo Mejia Fine Art and Design
Penny Ice Creamery
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Seaweed Bath Co.
Sensorio
Setton Farms
Sonoma County Flamingo Resort & Spa
SusieCakes Willow Glen
Tandoori Pizza - Sunnyvale
The Ameswell Hotel
The Laird Family
Wendy Housman
Winchester Mystery House
Put Your Brand at the Heart of the Smiles
Sponsoring Hearts and Smiles provides meaningful visibility and authentic alignment with youth wellbeing, belonging, and community inclusion.
Your sponsorship helps turn a joyful afternoon at the AAH Smile Farm into year-round support for youth with needs, funding programs that create comfort, confidence, and connection.
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsorships include event tickets and recognition on event materials and the AAH website. Sponsors at $5,000+ receive enhanced visibility and special branding opportunities that align their company with joy, inclusion, and meaningful community impact. In-kind sponsorships that help offset event costs are also welcome.
Why Sponsor?
- Support youth wellbeing, belonging, and inclusion
- Align your brand with joy, connection, and community impact
- Receive visible recognition at the event and beyond
- Help sustain meaningful programs at the AAH Smile Farm throughout the year
Sponsors receive visible recognition before, during, and after the event.
Donate to Bid for Good
Every smile at AAH starts with someone like you!
The Silent Auction is one of the favorite parts of Hearts and Smiles. Guests enjoy browsing and bidding on creative experiences, handcrafted items, gift bundles, and special surprises generously donated by community members and local businesses.
Your donation could become someone's favorite holiday surprise while helping Animal Assisted Happiness deliver joyful animal interactions to youth with needs.
Auction items we love:
- Behind-the-scenes tours or local experiences
- Gift cards, dining, treats, or curated baskets
- Handcrafted items or original artwork
- Classes, workshops, or "day in the life" adventures
- Event tickets, wellness offerings, or family activities
Digital certificates can be emailed to [email protected]
Donated items can be mailed to Animal Assisted Happiness at 1030 East El Camino Real, #279, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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