Kaleideum’s Kaleidoscope Ball has historically been held in the Spring, supporting critical operations that allow us to meet our mission of inspiring wonder, curiosity, and lifelong learning in children and our community. Funds raised through this annual event help us increase access, provide camp scholarships, enhance educational programs, and support hands-on learning experiences in the museum — in other words, ALL the things that make Kaleideum such a special place!

COVID-19 prevented us from hosting an in-person gala for the past two years and in classic Kaleideum style, we successfully REIMAGINIED our approach. The 2020 Kaleidoscope Ball offered “a late in the game” pivot to an online auction, and in 2021, we brought the Ball to you via our “Party in a Box” so you could have a ball wherever you might be. With both unconventional events, we were awed and inspired by the generous community support and grace with which it was given. For this, we are so very grateful.

This year, we pivot yet again, and we are moving the Kaleidoscope Ball to the Fall! So, mark your calendars, dig out those dancing shoes and plan to join us on Friday, October 21, 2022, for an extraordinary evening at the iconic Millennium Center for cocktails, dinner, incredible auction items, live music, and a whole lot of boogie!

We also offer a heartfelt thanks to our longtime friend and Presenting Sponsor, Novant Health, for its continued support and passion for Kaleideum. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with them this year!

We look forward to seeing you in October 2022!