25 CHARITY EVENTS IN TAMPA BAY | 2023
Ryan Nece Foundation
Event: 14th Annual Holiday Party – Raise the Stakes for Students
Date & Time: December 8, 2022; VIP: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Main Event 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: The Orlo
Details: Holiday Party featuring live entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, casino games with prizes, silent auction and more.
Tickets: Sponsorships available; VIP- $400, General Admission – $150
Contact: www.ryannece.ticket.qtego.net
LAMPLighters
Event: 33rd Annual Silver Coffee
Date & Time: December 9, 2022; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Private Residence in Avila
Details: Ring in the holidays with fine fare and festive refreshments while proceeds raise funds for the children sheltered at Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House. RSVP’s are a must as Avila requires names of all guests by December 6
Tickets: Sponsorships available; $50 individual tickets
Contact: www.lamplighterstampa.org/silvercoffee
Frameworks of Tampa Bay
Event: 4th Annual Tampa Oyster Fest
Date & Time: December 11, 2022; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Tabellas at Delaney Creek
Details: All-you-can-eat oysters, low country boil, BBQ and unlimited drinks for the entire family to enjoy!
Tickets: VIP- $500, General Admission – $100
Contact: www.myframeworks.org
American Cancer Society/Bespoke & Co.
Event: Bespoke & Co. 7th Annual Signature Event – Goldfinger
Date & Time: February 3, 2023; 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Location: Armature Works
Details: Enjoy an unforgettable evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, craft bourbon, specialty wine bars and unique custom bespoke fashions modeled by local celebrities and favorite Tampa Bay professional athletes and personalities. Dance to the 80s music with Electric Avenue. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
Tickets: Sponsorships available; $200 individual tickets
Contact: kperkins@bespokeandcofl.com or 813.825.2350; www.acsfdth.ejoinme.org
The Florida Holocaust Museum
Event: To Life Annual Benefit for The Florida Holocaust Museum
Date & Time: February 4, 2023; 6 p.m.
Location: The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg
Details: Join event co-chairs Jennifer Garbowicz and Margo Benstock for the The Florida Holocaust Museum’s Annual To Life Benefit supporting the multi-faceted educational and outreach programs provided to students and educators, at no cost.
Tickets: $250 and up
Contact Info: Erin Blankenship, eblankenship@thefhm.org; www.TheFHM.org; 727.820.0100
American Heart Association
Event: Go Red for Women Luncheon
Date & Time: February 10, 2023; 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Armature Works
Details: The annual luncheon to support the American Heart Association and the Go Red for Women movement to educate women about their No. 1 killer: cardiovascular disease.
Tickets: Sponsorships available
Contact: www.TampaBayGoRedLuncheon.heart.org or email TampaBay@heart.org
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Event: Carnevale: Opera Tampa Grand Gala
Date & Time: February 18, 2023; 6 p.m
Location: Morsani Hall at Straz Center
Details: Experience the mystery of Carnevale in Venice at Opera Tampa’s signature fundraising event. Costumes are encouraged for the Venetian-style masked ball, which will feature an elegant black-and-white theme this year. Patrons enjoy a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner on Carol Morsani Hall stage, silent and live auctions, and stellar performances by Opera Tampa artists. All proceeds support Opera Tampa.
Tickets: Sponsorships available; $450, Tables of 8: $4,500
Contact Info: 813.222.1275, carla.corvo@strazcenter.org or www.strazcenter.org
Charity Polo Classic
Event: Charity Polo Classic
Date & Time: February 25, 2023; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: DI Polo Tour, Plant City
Details: The Charity Polo Classic is an annual polo match that benefits a rotating group of local charities each year. Charities for 2023 include Children’s Cancer Center, Clothes to Kids, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay and Morgan Auto Groups Helping Hand Fund. The organization has raised over $2 million for local Tampa Bay charities since 2011.
Tickets: Sponsorships available, Individual tickets starting at $250 (includes all food and beverages)
Contact info: Kelly Becker, cpcsponsorships@gmail.com, 813.601.1244; www.charitypoloclassic.com
Tampa Museum of Art
Event: CITY: Fashion + Art + Culture
Date & Time: March 4, 2023; VIP – 6 p.m.,
General Admission – 7 p.m. – 11PM
Location: Tampa Museum of Art
Details: An emulsion of fashion, art, and culture, CITY is the signature fashion event at the Tampa Museum of Art co-chaired by Sharmila Seth and Courtney Kuhn. 2023 featured designer: Naeem Khan. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s exhibition and education programs. All tickets include hors d’oeuvres, open bar, desserts, dancing, and valet parking.
Tickets: Sponsorship available; VIP – $300, General admission – $175
Contact: Email Aislinn.Stone@tampamuseum.org, or call 813.421.8375 or www.TampaMuseum.org
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Event: Women of Distinction Luncheon
Date & Time: March 10, 2023; 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Armature Works
Details: The Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon celebrates extraordinary women who exemplify the Girl Scout Promise and Law as business, community and philanthropic leaders.
Tickets: Sponsorships and individual tickets available
Contact: www.gswcf.org,
www.gswcf.org/en/events/women-of-distinction.html
Tampa Theatre
Event: WineFest Tasting & Pairing
Date & Time: March 10 & 11, 2023; 7:00 p.m.
Location: Tampa Theatre
Details: WineFest celebrates its 20th anniversary with Forrest Grape – presented by SouthEast Personnel Leasing PLUS a special screening of the six-time Academy Award-winning film Forrest Gump on March 7 with a two-day event. Silent and live auctions from area retailers, restaurants, services and attractions.
Tickets: Sponsorships available; Premium Wine Tasting Tickets – $125; Grand Tasting – $95; Wine Pairing Dinner – $400 individual, $750 per pair.
Contact: www.TampaTheatre.org/WineFest
Dalí Museum
Event: Anniversary Dinner
Date & Time: March 11, 2023; 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Dalí Museum
Details: Since 1982, the most generous patrons have gathered to enjoy dinner among Salvador Dalí’s works. The Dalí’s most distinguished event, the Anniversary Dinner is the only event that takes place in the Tom and Mary James Family Wing, where the Museum’s permanent collection is displayed.
Tickets: Sponsorships available
Contact: rsnyder@thedali.org or thedali.org
Children’s Cancer Center
Event: Golf Madness
Date & Time: March 24, 2023; 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Topgolf Tampa
Details: The event was created for men and women who enjoy both golf and basketball, professional social networking, and supporting a noble cause. Golf Madness offers a unique opportunity for participants to play Topgolf with like-minded sports enthusiasts while basketball games play on the TV’s in the golf bays.
Tickets: www.childrenscancercenter.org/golf-madness/
Contact: Brittany Rudolph; brudolph@childrenscancercenter.org
ZooTampa
Event: Karamu 2023 Champions For Wildlife
Date: April 1, 2023
Location: ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Details: The annual black-tie event provides critical funds for the Zoo’s conservation programs. The themed evening features cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions.
Tickets: Sponsorships available; Table for $7,500
Contact: Amada Cook – amanda.Cook@ZooTampa.org; www.zootampa.org
The Spring of Tampa Bay
Event: 6th Annual Handbags & Happy Hour
Date & Time: April 19, 2023; 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bryan Glazer Family JCC
Details: A fun and fashionable evening with cocktails and large auction of new and gentle donated handbags. All proceeds benefit The Spring of Tampa Bay to provide life-saving services for individuals affected by domestic violence.
Tickets: Sponsorships available; Tickets – $75
Contact: www.thespring.org
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Event: A Night for All Children
Date & Time: April 22, 2023; 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Details: The Johns Hopkins All Children’s Foundation is bringing together two prominent events, Charity Ball and VIP Auction, to create a new premier event to support children who receive care at the hospital. Guests will enjoy silent and live auctions, and the opportunity to hear from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital leadership.
Tickets: Sponsorships available
Contact: Email achfoundationevents@jhmi.edu or call the Foundation at 727.767.4199
Dalí Museum
Event: Los Vinos de Dalí
Date & Time: April 29, 2023; 6:00 p.m.
Location: Dalí Museum
Details: Every spring, we invite our community to enjoy boutique wines and delicious tastings on the picturesque St. Petersburg waterfront, with live music, exclusive auctions and complimentary admission to the galleries.
Tickets: Sponsorships available
Contact: rsnyder@thedali.org; www.thedali.org
The Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation
Event: 28th Annual Magnolia Ball
Date & Time: May 6, 2023 at 6 p.m.
Location: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
Details: Magnolia is Moffitt Cancer Center’s signature gala event of the year, and one of the highlights of Tampa Bay’s social calendar that raises funds to support cancer research, bringing us even closer to treatments and cures.
Tickets: Sponsorships available; Patron Ticket – $1,500
Contact: www.moffitt.org/give/get-involved/magnolia/; 1.800.456.3434, ext. 1403; FoundationInfo@Moffitt.org
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Event: Storybook Ball
Date & Time: May 20, 2023; 6:00 p.m.
Location: Tampa Marriott
Details: The signature black-tie event with Encanto as the theme features dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions to raise funds to support local Ronald McDonald Houses.
Tickets: Sponsorships available; $1,000 / couple; Tables available
Contact: www.rmhctampabay.org/storybook-ball-3/ or events@rmhctampabay.org
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Event: Broadway Ball 2023
Date & Time: TBA – October 2023; 6 p.m
Location: Morsani Hall at Straz Center
Details: A black-tie fundraiser features a gourmet dinner on Morsani Hall stage, live and silent auctions, show-stopping entertainment, desserts and dancing. Proceeds from the event support the Straz Center’s innovative arts education programs and world-class performances that entertain, enrich and engage students, artists and audiences of all ages.
Tickets: Sponsorships available; $750, Tables of 8: $8,000
Contact: 813.222.1275, www.strazcenter.org
Children’s Dream Fund
Event: 6th Annual Clays for Kids Sporting Clays Tournament
Date & Time: November 3, 2023; 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Sarasota Trap, Skeet & Clays / 3445 Rustic Road, Nokomis, FL 34275
Details: We’re aiming to make dreams come true at our 6th Annual Clays for Kids event! Participants will enjoy a beautiful day in the great outdoors that includes clay shooting, breakfast, lunch, open bar (after shooting ends), live auction, raffles, and so much more! This event raises funds that will help make dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses.
Tickets: Team and Sponsorships now available
Contact: Pamela Arbisi; parbisi@childrensdreamfund.org
Tampa Museum of Art
Event: Pavilion XXXVII
Date & Time: November 4, 2023; 7 p.m.
Location: Tampa Museum of Art
Details: Join us for our signature black-tie philanthropic celebration honoring Tampa Museum’s innovative art education programs for the diverse community. Guests enjoy cocktails, dinner, live auction and dancing.
Tickets: Sponsorships Available; $850 and up
Contact: Email Aislinn.Stone@tampamuseum.org, or call 813.421.8375 or www.TampaMuseum.org
Children’s Cancer Center
Event: Wine, Women & Shoes
Date & Time: November 9, 2023; 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Armature Works
Details: Back for its 10th year, Wine, Women and Shoes presented by Mercedes Benz of Tampa, benefitting the Children’s Cancer Center. The event will include the sip, stop and shop marketplace filled with wine tastings from vintners around the world and shopping from vendors such as Neiman Marcus. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, chances to win a closet filled with $30,000 of coveted items, bid on exciting silent auction packages and more. The second portion of our evening will entail a high end fashion show.
Tickets: www.wwstampa.com
Contact: Brittany Rudolph; brudolph@childrenscancercenter.org
The Junior League of Tampa
Event: 2023 Holiday Gift Market Presented by Publix
Date & Time: November 9 – 12, 2023; Varies by day and event
Location: Florida State Fairgrounds Expo & Entertainment Halls
Details: The Holiday Gift Market is The Junior League of Tampa’s largest fundraiser bringing together merchants and shoppers for a unique shopping event. Attracting over 20,000 attendees every year, the Holiday Gift Market raises vital funds for community projects and programs of The Junior League of Tampa
Tickets: Sponsorships available. Individual tickets start at $10
Contact: www.JLTampa.org/HGM
St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation
Event: St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation Holiday Fashion Show
Date & Time: Fri., Nov.17, 2023; 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m
Location: JW Marriott Water Street
Details: Benefiting St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, this high-energy Holiday Fashion Show features stunning fashions provided by Dillard’s International Plaza, entertainment, and professional dancers. This stylish production has continued to be one of the most sought-after holiday traditions in Tampa Bay. Attendees will enjoy a fabulous lunch, holiday shopping with our fantastic live and silent auction items.
Tickets: Individual Reservations $250, sponsorships available starting at $2,500
Contact: sjhfoundation@baycare.org; 813.872.0979
