Join us in saying, "Cheers to 40 years!"
Spark After Dark is Austin’s most playful party of the year! Taking place at Thinkery – Meredith Learning Lab, the event is an evening of wonder and learning to celebrate Thinkery’s impact on our community and raise critical funds to ensure ALL children and families can access our inspirational, play-based learning programs through the Open Door Initiative.
It’s a party you won’t want to miss! Guests will enjoy an enchanting evening filled with captivating storytelling, playful experiences, delightful libations, and delectable food from talented local artisans.
Rather than asking you to purchase a table or a ticket, we’re inviting all Thinkery donors who give at the $500 level and above between October 18, 2022 and September 30, 2023. Make sure that your name is on the list and make a donation today!
Event sponsorship and brand recognition opportunities are available. Learn more here. If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to our Advancement team at Development@thinkeryaustin.org.
Event details
Spark After Dark: Cheers to 40 years
October 17, 2023
7 - 10 PM; Doors open at 6 PM
Thinkery – Meredith Learning Lab
Food & Drinks Enjoy yummy bites from Kome, Uroko, Sa-Ten, Taterque, Cuantos Tacos, Rufari, and Lady Quackenbush's Cakery. There will also be delightful libations provided by Dripping Springs Distillery, Fierce Whiskers, Independence Brewing, Lalo Tequila, Liquid Death, Liber and Company, and Brown Distributing Company.
Parking
Street-metered and garage parking is available throughout Mueller. The closest parking garage to Thinkery is the McBee District Parking Garage. Parking will not be validated for this event.
Attire
Get ready to party like it’s 1983! Come in your best Austin cocktail chic.
Opportunities to Give
There will be numerous opportunities to support the Open Door Initiative throughout the night including both a silent and live auction, party games, and a raffle. Stay tuned for more information!
Special thanks to our Spark After Dark sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PLAYFULNESS SPONSORS
BELONGING SPONSORS
INNOVATION SPONSORS
Jackson Walker LLP | MFI Foundation | NI | Pogo Pass
COLLABORATION SPONSORS
Beacon Consulting | Jessica & Gabe Bruehl | Natasha Bowen
Devan Collection | Jim Susman & Ellen Dorsey | Lauren Shinn
Thank you to our incredible Host Committee
Denise Adame Garcia - Co-Chair
Kelli Hodges - Co-Chair
Dionne Barner, Natasha Bowen, Jessica Bruehl, Ylianna Dadashi, Marsha Dyson, Denise Eisman, Lesli Gietz, Harold Hughes, Devan Jamison, Laura Johnson, Megan Lyons, Jessica Macintosh, Karen Plotkin, Ashley Prevost, Lauren Shinn, Mandana Varahrami, Meredith Waters, YiShaun Yang, and Andrea Bogado
