St. David's Light the Way Gala
Mar 7, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Royalston Square
New Name. New Venue.
Same Bright Mission.
St. David’s 37th annual Gala
Join us at our 2026 Gala to help continue to improve the lives of 8,000 children and families in the communities we serve. The evening is a celebration of our mission and life-changing services, with proceeds funding critically needed early intervention for young children and their families. We look forward to having you join us because every child deserves the chance to shine.
Cocktail attire | Complimentary wine and beer | Cash bar
5:30 pm: Registration and cocktail hour begins.
7:30 pm: Program begins.
9:30 pm: Our Late Night Lounge with music and cocktails opens and auction check-out begins.
Buy a Table
Hosted Table
$3,500
Become a table host for 10 people and spend the evening celebrating St. David’s with your most generous friends. Enjoy great food, good company, and an exciting and inspiring program – including a live and silent auction – that showcases how our donors and staff help light the way and make a huge difference for the children and families we serve.
Enhanced Table
$5,000
Champion our children and families with this enhanced table and plie up to 10 guests with some great perks. The price brings enhanced wine/beverage experiences, includes priority valet parking, and shout outs in our program guide, onsite signage and Annual Report. Seating close to the program stage helps you and your guests to not miss a moment of this inspirational evening.
Premium Table
$10,000
This is more than a table, it’s your front row seat to change, literally. Your investment in this table not only seats 10, but puts you smack in the middle of all the action of the evening – right in front of the stage. Enhanced wine/beverage experiences, priority valet parking. Also included are emcee and program recognition plus some shout outs on our social media channels. We'll also include you and your group on-site signage and in our Annual Report making this table an experience that keeps on giving throughout the evening. The opportunity to be seated near some of the biggest movers, shakers, and supporters of the St. David’s world makes this table well worth it.
Buy Tickets
Buy an individual ticket
$350
If you can’t host a table, but you still want to support St. David’s, we’d love to have you join us! Our friendly community will welcome you with open arms at the gala event of the year as we celebrate a beautiful evening of inspiration, encouragement, and hope.
Sponsor a staff ticket
A larger venue means more opportunity for us to honor our staff. They make a difference in the lives of our families and children each and every day. Show your support for our staff by sponsoring a ticket for them to attend the gala event of the year!
Not able to make it to the gala? Sign up for our virtual silent auction here!
Sponsorship Opportunities
For 36 years, our gala has brought together many of the Twin Cities’ most influential decision-makers at our premiere event that raises donations and awareness through corporate sponsorships, silent and live auctions featuring exclusive and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and a fund-a-need program highlighting families impacted by our services. To learn more, please reach out to Winona Schultz, Director of Development.
Volunteer
Volunteer slots now available!
Join the party as a volunteer in support of the guest experience! Bring a friend or family member and make a night of it! We rely on more than 500 volunteers annually to support our mission-driven work through a variety of shifts and hands-on volunteer opportunities are available throughout the day.
Donate
Your donations make a difference.
Help us change the world one child at a time by providing an auction item to one of the premiere events in the Twin Cities or donating monetarily.
Thank you to our sponsors!
