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2026 Gardner School Auction

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | At 5 o’clock in the evening

Our supportive community is invited to join us for our annual Gardner School Auction!

Join us on the Gardner School campus for drinks, food, and dessert and the chance to participate in one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to experience what it’s like to be a Gardner student! After our activities, we’ll meet in the Great Room for the Art Auction and Paddle Raise.

See you next year!
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Purchase tickets

Join us for an exciting evening filled with delicious drinks, yummy food, unique activities, and the amazing Art Auction & Paddle Raise! Space is limited, so purchase your tickets as soon as you are able!

  • Early Bird pricing of $100 per ticket is available from January 1st 2026, through April 3rd, 2026.

    Full pricing of $120 per ticket is available from April 4th through April 10th, 2026.

  • With comfort of our guests in mind, we do have limited space in our Great Room and the activities we run. We encourage you to buy tickets early to secure your spot!

  • With the purchase of your ticket, you get delicious heavy appetizers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options, participation in a fun and engaging activity with Gardner teachers and community members, and a wonderful evening in support of children at the Gardner School!

  • Our teachers always plan fun and unique activities - but we know there will be plenty of art and science options. Past activities have included a unique Escape Room, a Mad Hatter Tea Party making custom tea blends, a Robot Sumo Match, a paint and sip, musical jam session, and many more.

    More information will be available closer to the event!

  • Wear whatever makes you comfortable! Most attendees wear something between semi formal and business casual. The charcuterie and drinks are under a large pavilion outdoors in April, and some classes may require walking a short distance between buildings or up a flight of stairs.

See you next year!
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