We’re excited to have you join us for our annual fundraising gala, Circus Spectacular! Here are a few quick reminders and some helpful tips for our ticketed guests (click the pink links below for more info)! Event is sold out.
Come dressed to dazzle and awe in Circus Chic attire! Please note: the party takes place both inside and outside, so dress accordingly! Click here for attire inspiration.
We are offering complimentary valet parking for all guests, accessible at the corner of Front Street and Island Avenue. Island Avenue will be closed for the party, so please turn on Front Street from Market Street and the valet station will be at the corner before Island Avenue. Or feel free to Uber or Lyft!
Party guests will enter on Island Avenue off of Front Street. After walking the pink carpet and getting your photo snapped in front of our Circus Spectacular Step and Repeat, you’ll check in at the registration table near our entry bridge. Registration for VIP ticket holders begins at 6pm and main event registration begins at 6:30pm.
Throughout the night you will have the opportunity to help raise funds for our access programs by participating in the following FUNdraising opportunities:
Fund-A-Need Carnival Games
Purchase raffle tickets (5 for $25 or 10 for $45) to play carnival games along our Midway on Island Avenue. Each game supports one of our access programs. The more you play, the more funds we raise!
Art Auction
Bid on original artworks by nationally renowned artists. Funds raised benefit both our access programs and the contributing artists. The Art Auction is now live! Click here to view the art and start bidding.
Mystery Boxes
For a donation of $50, receive a mystery box with a surprise gift valued up to $300! Possible prizes include gift cards, theatre tickets, museum passes and more – the fun is in the surprise!
Wine + Whiskey Pull
Donate $25 and take home a bottle of wine or whiskey from our selection of bottles valued at $25 or more.
Click here to create a personal account on betterworld.org before the event in order to participate in the above fundraising opportunities. At the event, you’ll be able to make purchases on your phone through your personal account and via QR codes posted throughout the Museum.
We’ll be active all night on social media – be sure to tag us #circusspectacular or #thenewchildrensmuseum on Instagram (@thenewchildrensmuseum) and Facebook (@newchildrensmuseum).
If you can no longer attend the event on Saturday, please let us know by emailing philanthropy@thinkplaycreate.org so we can release your ticket to attendees on the waiting list.
Please contact Kathleen Daugherty at kdaugherty@thinkplaycreate.org if you have any questions.
We’re undergoing some renovations to our Lower Level. Please excuse any construction you may see or hear during your visit-current exhibit spaces will not be impacted.
Thank you for understanding!