2026 Night of Smiles Gala – INFORMATION PAGE

The Basics

  • WHEN: Saturday April 25th, 5-10pm
  • WHERE: Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St, on the third floor.
  • TRANSPORTATION & PARKING: The hotel is easily accessible via public transit, taxi/rideshare, with nearby parking garages. Parking info here.
  • ON ARRIVAL: Go to the third floor, and make two important stops on either side of the elevator bay:
    1. Complimentary Coat Check
    2. Registration Desk to get your bidder and table numbers
  • ATTIRE: Internationally-inspired attire, black tie, or whatever brings a smile to your face!

What To Expect

5 to 7pm: Opening Reception – You’ll want to arrive “fashionably on-time” so you don’t miss a thing!

  • SILENT AUCTION: Silent Auction is open from 5pm-6:50pm ONLY – be sure to arrive early to bid on items such as getaways, hotel stays, restaurant certificates, theater tickets, once in a lifetime experiences & so much more!
  • COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES: Wine, bubbly, non alcoholic wine & soft drinks are complimentary throughout the opening reception and dinner; there will be cash bars available for any other drinks your heart or tastebuds desire.
  • RAFFLE TICKETS: $20 each or 6 for $100.
  • WINE WALL: You will get a “steal” with 2 bottles, including a Featured Wine (worth $37-$75) & a Mystery Wine ($15-$66) for just $50! No matter what you get, you’ll walk away a winner!
  • PHOTO OP: There will be a “worldly” Step & Repeat photo booth – don’t miss it!

 

7 to 10pm: Dinner, Program, and Dancing

  • DINNER: Enjoy a gourmet multi-course meal, with complimentary wine, soft-drinks, and non alcoholic wine.
  • AWARDS PROGRAM: Join us in congratulating a few volunteers who have gone above and beyond!
  • LIVE AUCTION: Live Auction takes place during the dinner program. Get a sneak peek here!
  • DANCING: We have some surprise dancers lined up to set the mood, before everyone joins in the fun!

If you have any questions, please contact us.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on April 25th!