We’re excited to have you join us for our annual fundraising gala, The Magical Treehouse!

Here are a few quick reminders and some helpful tips for our ticketed guests (click the pink links below for more info)! Still need to buy tickets? Get your tickets here! 

Event Specifics

  • Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
  • Times: 
    • VIP Reception: 6:30-8pm (VIP ticket holders only)
    • Mystic Arbor Night Club 9:15-11pm (All ticket types; outside)
    • Main event: 7-11pm (Museum doors + Installations open 6:30pm)
  • Place: 200 W. Island Ave, San Diego (between Front St. and Union St.)

attire

Cocktail attire with a magical twist. If you so desire, get into the theme by dressing as your favorite historical, literary, or storybook figure. Create your own moment in time when you connect with guests over the character that inspired you.

Parking

Valet parking is available and will be complimentary for VIP guests. Valet will be accessible at the corner of Island Avenue and Union Street. From Market Street turn down Union Street and the valet station will be at the corner of Island Avenue and Union Street. Due to limited space we highly encourage taking a Lyft or Uber!

Entry

Party guests will enter on Island Avenue from Union Street. you’ll check in at the registration table near Union Street.  You will then  walk the green carpet and get your photo snapped in front of our Magical Treehouse Step and Repeat. Check in for VIP ticket holders begins at 6pm and main event registration begins at 6:30pm.

Thanksgiving Week Hours

The Museum will be closed on Thursday, 11/28; however we will be open every other day on Thanksgiving week from 9am-4pm, including Tuesday, 11/26. See you at NCM!