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VIEW AUCTION ITEMSNIGHT AT THE MUSEUM - A Playful Gala with a Purpose
Friday, November 6, 2026
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Play never gets old at Explore More! That's why our annual fundraising gala is a playful evening just for grown-ups! Let your inner child shine bright throughout the night knowing all the fun and funds raised are for a truly worthy cause - transforming children's lives through the power of play, creating a brighter future for all!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
An evening of fun and entertainment including -
- Special silent and live auction packages to keep life festive!
- Lively "Heads or Tails" game and photo booths for the kid in all of us!
- Delicious food and drinks from our local restaurant partners and libation experts!
- DJ Ryan Clark to keep us dancing all night!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
To maximize our event experience, we are once again partnering with GiveSmart and their event management platform. Simply click on either the "Buy Tickets" or "Sign Up Here" button above to get started. We encourage you to register right away to stay up to date on all the latest news and offerings related to the event, including emails and text messages about the auction and other pertinent event information.
Your GiveSmart account gives you access to:
- Event Tickets - Purchase your tickets to attend this playful gala to support Explore More!
- Sponsorships - Select, pay for, and/or manage your sponsor courtesies as you maximize your investment in play through your event sponsorship!
- Online Silent Auction - Peruse and bid on items the week of and the day after the event, even if you can't attend!
- "Heads or Tails" Game Entry - For those attending the event in person, get your entry to play this exciting game, where both you and your favorite children's museum are winners because of your participation!
Let the playfulness begin!
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Questions? Please visit our "NATM Event FAQs" linked below to learn more, or contact Sarah Sutt, Development Officer, at [email protected].
ADDITIONAL ONLINE AUCTION DETAILS
Our online auction is open ALL WEEK leading up to the event PLUS the day after! What does this mean for you?
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE EVENT: Don't wait for the big night! Starting Monday, November 2nd, you can hop on and bid all week long! Once you've purchased tickets or a sponsorship, you should be prompted to set up an account with GiveSmart. Once your credit card is on file, then you can click on the "ITEMS" tab and start bidding! Be sure to bring your fully charged smartphone device with you on the big night, as bidding will continue online throughout the evening and you will use your own personal phone to bid at the event.
CAN'T ATTEND THE EVENT? YOU CAN STILL PARTICIPATE IN THE AUCTION: Click on "Sign Up Here" at the top of this page to register with GiveSmart. Once you've created an account and your credit card is on file, you can click on the "ITEMS" tab and start bidding!
THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION: New this year... the auction will close at NOON on Saturday, Nov. 7th, the day after the event, so make sure you get your final bids in before then. See "Event FAQs" for how to pick up your winning bids.
Thank You to Our Generous 2026 Sponsors!
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
TODD AND KRISTIN GARDNER
MATT AND HANNAH HUTMAN
CHRIS AND MARI KYLE
BRONZE SPONSORS
LightCastle Technical Consulting
Melinda Beam Shen Valley Real Estate
Tim and Laura Bloss
Wolfgang and Erdmute Drueen
Robert and Cassandra Frysinger
Lydia and Matt Heatwole
Jim and Susan McClary
Eliz and Tim Ozcan
Thomas and Emily Ritchie
Mark and Ann Siciliano
Darcy and Jeff Tyrrell
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