Gala 2026
Play the Night Away Gala
There’s no place like The Children’s Museum of Cleveland for a night to remember!
Join us somewhere over the rainbow for CMC’s 2026 Gala on Saturday, October 17th from 7-11pm.
This adults-only evening benefits our Wonder Fund,
which helps ensure all children in Northeast Ohio can explore, imagine, and learn
through accessible admissions and free experiences.
Event Tickets
VIP Ticket - $400
$300 tax-deductible
Supports 23 visitors
through Museum for All.
Standard Ticket - $200
$100 tax-deductible
Prefer to pay by check? Contact Hattie Kotz at hkotz@cmcleveland.org to place your ticket order.
Event Sponsorship
Each year, 14% of CMC guests visit through our free and reduced admissions programs. Our 2026 Gala benefits our Wonder Fund, which helps support these programs, ensuring that the magic of a CMC visit is within reach for every family.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities?
Contact Hattie Kotz at hkotz@cmcleveland.org
Attire
This adults-only event is not your average Museum experience! We recommend cocktail / wedding guest attire for the evening.
Parking
Free parking will be available onsite at the Museum. Guests will enter through our main entrance off Euclid Avenue.
Our Wonder Fund Supports:
FREE
family visits
through our special
needs access
programs.
FREE
field trips &
outreach programs
for low income
students
FREE
& REDUCED
admissions
programs for
low income families.
FREE
activity & supply
kits distributed
to families in
need.
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