Cincinnati’s Guide to Fundraisers, Friend-Raisers and Community Events
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Oct. 14, Wednesday
NewPath Child & Family Solutions, Heart & Hope Gala | 6-8:30 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. Storytelling, award presentations, cocktails, dinner and raffles. Tickets: $150.
Oct. 15-16, Thursday-Friday
Caracole, Caraconference 2026 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine. Interactive sessions, discussion and connection. Tickets: $25/day; $40 two-day pass.
Oct. 15, Thursday
Adventure Crew, Summits & Horizons | 5:30-8:30 p.m. Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine. Keynote: Neal Moore. Appetizers and drinks. Tickets: $70-$100.
AIA Cincinnati, Sporting Clay Shoot | 1:30-6:30 p.m. Sycamore Creek Pheasant Club, Loveland. Networking, clay shoot sessions, happy hour, dinner and awards presentation. Registration: $200.
The Center for Great Neighborhoods, 50th Anniversary Celebration | 5:30 p.m. Madison Event Center, Covington. Dinner, drinks, silent auction, raffles and paddle raise. Tickets: $65.
Dress for Success Cincinnati, Illuminate Fashion Show Gala | 7-10 p.m. First Financial Center. Dinner, cocktails, runway fashion show and entertainment. Honorary co-chairs: Alandes Powell and Annette Pfund-de Cavel. Tickets: $200; $250 VIP.
Junior Achievement of OKI Partners, Business Hall of Fame | 6-9 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. Honoring careers of Phil Cohen and John Michelman of Michelman, Claude Davis of First Financial Bank, Richard Homan of Turner Construction, Karen Hoguet of Macy’s and David Taylor of P&G. Tickets start at $350.
Working in Neighborhoods, 2026 Hall of Fame: Housing Opportunities Forever | 4:30-7 p.m. Hyatt Regency, downtown. Honorees Kristen Baker, Philip Denning and Steve Schaefer. Tickets $125.
Oct. 16-17, Friday-Saturday
Kenton County Parks & Recreation, Halloween Happenings Haunted Trail | 7-10 p.m. Middleton-Mills Park, Covington. Haunted trail and concessions. Admission: Non-perishable food or personal care item donation for Be Concerned OR $1/person.
Oct. 16, Friday
CancerFree Kids, Celebration of Courage | MegaCorp Pavilion, Newport. Program, dinner, entertainment, silent auction, raffle, wine/bourbon pulls and live auction. Tickets: $250.
Clermont Chamber, 2026 Women’s Day: SPARK! | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oasis Conference Center, Loveland. Keynote: Diane Egbers. Discussions, vendor fair and networking session. Tickets: $75.
Oct. 17, Saturday
1N5, Warrior Run | 5 p.m. Mariemont Concourse. Mile walk, 5K and post-race party.
American Cancer Society, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk/Run | 7:30 a.m. Yeatman’s Cove | 5K run or walk (1-mile and 3.1-mile options): Walk: free; run: $35.
Christ Hospital, Illuminate the Path Gala | 6:15 p.m. First Financial Convention Center. Benefiting programs across The Christ Hospital Health Network with cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and an exclusive first look at the organization’s future vision. Tickets: $300.
Kenton County Parks & Recreation, Halloween Happenings Boo Bash & Trail Trek | 2-4 p.m. Middleton-Mills Park, Covington. Family-friendly activities, crafts and Halloween characters. Admission: Non-perishable food or personal care item donation for Be Concerned.
Lincoln Heights Outreach Incorporated, An Evening Under the Stars | 5-9 p.m. Delta Hotel, Sharonville. Performances, dinner by-the-bite, silent auction and paddle raise. Tickets: $95.
Made in Camp, Cattle Drive | 10:30 a.m.-noon. Camp Washington. 1K race, food and drinks. Western/cattle attire encouraged. Registration: $25.
Ohio Alleycat Resource, Black Cat Bash | 6:30-10:30 p.m. Karrikin Distillery, Fairfax. Food, cash bar, music, silent auction, raffles and costume contest. Tickets: $75.
Tender Mercies, Halloween Bash | Mercantile Immersive, downtown. Save the date.
Oct. 18, Sunday
Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Team Hope Walk | 9 a.m. Voice of America Park Fieldhouse, West Chester. Save the date.
Oct. 19, Monday
Allied Construction Industries, Fall Golf Outing | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Western Hills Country Club. Golf, awards and happy hour. Registration: $380.
Jewish Business Network, Leadership En Pointe | 4:30-7 p.m. CIncinnati Ballet. Panel discussion featuring Ballet CEO Debbie Brant and dancer Mia Schlosser, moderated by Mollie Lewis, president of New Riff Distilling. Tickets: $36.
Oct. 20, Tuesday
Cornerstone Renter Equity, 40th Anniversary Celebration Breakfast | 9-11 a.m. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Live music, breakfast and community networking. Tickets: $75.
BEAM Center for Nonprofits, Securing the Future Conference | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Cintas Center, Xavier University. Focus on strengthening nonprofit organizations through collaboration, knowledge sharing and mutual support. Keynote: Jane Wei-Skillern. Sponsorships available.
Oct. 21, Wednesday
Cincinnati Wine Festival, From the Bottle to the Bassline | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wine Festival office. Guests compare wine flavor profiles with musical styles and lyrics, with bites from SeasonedDish Catering. Tickets: $75.
Ignite Peace, Annual Gathering | 6-9 p.m. Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine. Program, awards and music. Tickets: $50.
Right to Life, Evening for Life 2026 | 5:30 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. Keynote: Rachel Campos-Duffy. Emcee: Anna Mitchell. VIP event, reception and dinner. Tickets: $110; $220 VIP.
Welcome Home Collaborative, 5th Annual Fundraiser Dinner | 6-9 p.m. Clovernook Country Club, North College Hill. Evening of community, connection and support to provide affordable housing and life-skills training for those in need. Tickets: $100.
Oct. 22, Thursday
Cincinnati Better Business Bureau, Centennial Gala | 5-9 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom, Over-the-Rhine. Networking happy hour, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, keynote: Sam Hubbard and awards. Tickets: $250; VIP: $325 includes reception with Sam Hubbard.
Cincinnati Museum Center, After Hours: Halloween Edition | 7-10 p.m. Cincinnati Museum Center. Food, cash bar and programming. Tickets: $20.
Cincinnati Opera Young Professionals, Singers & Spirits: Creative Coven | 7 p.m. Juniper’s, Covington. Artists from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Pones, Summermusik and Cincinnati Opera for night of music, theater, dance and drinks. Tickets: $35, includes one drink.
Greenacres, Farm to Table: Autumn Dinner | 6-9 p.m. Greenacres Nippert Barn, Indian Hill. Food, wine and connection. Tickets: $120.
Hispanic Chamber of Cincinnati USA, 30th Anniversary Celebration | TQL Stadium. Save the date.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Light The Night | 5:30 p.m. Yeatman’s Cove. Festival activities, ceremony, walk and fireworks.
Oct. 23, Friday
Cincinnati Preservation, Fall Forum | 11:30 a.m. Hilton Netherland Plaza. Networking and program.
City Peace Church, Disinformation Event | 7 p.m. City Peace Church, Oakley. Panel discussion about impact of misleading information on democracy, government, business and society at large.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Night for a Cure | 6 p.m. TQL Stadium. Honoring Michael Jones and Mark Weiss.
Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields, Annual Miracle Ball | 6 p.m. Oscar Event Center – Jungle Jim’s, Fairfield. Presentation of The Joe Nuxhall Humanitarian Award to Doug Flynn. Tickets: $150; $75 after-party.
New Life Furniture Bank, Party in the House | 6-9 p.m. Mercantile Immersive, downtown. Cocktails, food, raffle, designer showcase and thrift store pop-up. Event co-chairs: Allison Gotlieb and Katrina Hartsel.
Pink Ribbon Good, Ignite The Fight | 6-10 p.m. Food, drinks and speakers. cmetz@pinkribbongood.org
Stepping Stones, Sporting Clays Tournament | Sycamore Pheasant Club, Loveland. Tournament, dinner, raflle and live auction.
Oct. 24-25, Saturday-Sunday
Ohio River Foundation, Cincinnati Coffee Festival | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. Hundreds of free tastings of coffees, teas, pastries, chocolates and foods. Presentations, Latte Art Throwdown and live music.
Oct. 24, Saturday
Brave Like Me, Bravesgiving | 5-11:30 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. Cocktails, dinner, program and after-party. Tickets: $175.
Red Wolf Santuary, Rampage 5K/10K | 8:30 a.m. Red Wolf Sanctuary, Rising Sun. 5K & 10K run/walk, prizes, medals and animal ambassadors.
Spirit of Construction, Gala | 5:30 p.m. First Financial Center. Networking happy hour, program, dinner and after-party. Tickets: $500.
Oct. 25, Sunday
The Gratitude Collective, Taters, Tats & Tatas | Noon-6 p.m. MadTree Brewing, Oakley. Vendors, service providers, tattoo artists, live entertainment and tater tot “extravaganza.” Proceeds benefit Karen Wellington Foundation and Cancer Family Care. Tickets: $50; $75 for two.
Rayo de Sol, Cincinnati Meets Nicaragua | 5-8 p.m. Relevance Taproom, Mason. Raising funds for programs that support kids and families in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Family friendly event. Tickets: adults $75; children 12 and under, $10.
Oct. 27, Tuesday
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Big Breakfast | 7-9 a.m. Hard Rock Casino. Breakfast and conversation moderated by Michelle Hopkins with Melvin J. Gravely, II, Harry Snyder, and Amy Spiller. Tickets: $150.
Peaslee Neighborhood Center, Making a Way with Peaslee | 6-8:30 p.m. Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine. Tickets: $75.
Oct. 28, Wednesday
Mary Jo Cropper Family Center for Breast Care, Celebration of Angels | 5-8 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Honoring those who have improved the quality of life for cancer survivors.
YWCA Greater Cincinnati, New Mission Forward Speaker Series | 4:30 p.m. Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine. Keynote: Anita Hill. Cocktail hour, program, fireside chat and VIP reception. Tickets: $250; $300 VIP.
Oct. 29, Thursday
St. Vincent dePaul Cincinnati, RetroFittings | 5:30-10 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom, Over-the-Rhine. Food, drinks, boutique shopping and runway show.
Oct. 30, Friday
Cincinnati ToolBank, Haunted Hammers & Ales | 6-10 p.m. Fowling Warehouse Cincinnati, Pleasant Ridge. Fowling tournament, costume contest and silent auction.
The Enquirer, Women of the Year Luncheon | Hard Rock Casino. Save the date.
Ion Center, Toast for Hope | 6:30 p.m. Newport Car Barn. Honoree: Chris Bochenek. Open bar, food stations, music by Chuck Taylors, auctions and games.
Kindervelt, Dancing for the Kids | 6-10 p.m. Oasis Conference Center, Loveland. Dance performances, drinks, dinner and auctions.
Oct. 31, Saturday
3CDC, HauntedHaus Party | 7-11 p.m. Fountain Square. Costume contest, cocktails and music. Tickets: $28.52.
Nov. 3, Tuesday
WAVE Foundation, Community Hangout | 5-8 p.m. Braxton Brewing Factory 52, Norwood. Pint night fundraiser, conservation games, raffles and prizes. Free.
Nov. 4, Wednesday
Cincinnati Wine Festival, From the Bottle to the Bassline | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wine Festival office. Guests compare wine flavor profiles with musical styles and lyrics, with bites from SeasonedDish Catering. Tickets: $75.
Xavier University, Leadership Summit | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Cintas Center. Keynote speakers, panel discussions and conversations. darwishp@xavier.edu
Nov. 5, Thursday
Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition, Annual Event 2026 | 5-8 p.m. Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine. Cocktail reception.
Salvation Army, Civic & Awards Luncheon | Noon-1 p.m. Cintas Center. Honorary Chair: Dan Feldmann. Emcees: Chris O’Brien and Janeen Coyle. Program honoring Rockdale Academy. Tickets: $275.
Women Walking West, Annual Rise Gala | 6-9 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Program, silent auction, dinner, presentations, keynote and entertainment. Tickets: $100.
Nov. 6, Friday
A Kid Again, Flight Night | 7 p.m. Carnegie Hall, Newport. Drink and dessert flights, gourmet bites, auctions, entertainment and program. Tickets: $150.
Cincinnati International Wine Festival, Pop-Up Wine Sale | 3 p.m. Freestore Foodbank, Riverside. Wines and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets: $75.
Nov. 7, Saturday
CABVI, Dining in the Dark | 6-11 p.m. Hard Rock Casino. Save the date.
Cancer Family Care, Annual Wine Tasting & Auction | 6-10 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Honorary chairs: Michelle & Roger Krummen. Wine/bourbon tastings, dinner and silent/live auctions.
The Links, Incorporated, Anniversary Gala | 5-10 p.m. First Financial Center. Keynote: Susan L. Taylor. Black tie event.
Tiger Lily Press, Local Ink 2026 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Art Academy of Cincinnati. Celebration of printmaking with hand-pulled prints, artist conversations and finds.
Nov. 8, Sunday
Musicians for Health, AI Today | Noon-3 p.m. Indian Creek Clubhouse. Panel discussion: lawyer John Barker, oncologist Dr. Abdul Rahman Jazieh, musician Zac Greenberg and AI instructor Michael Beck. Light bites, beverages, silent trip auction. Proceeds support Cincinnati Cancer Advisors and grants for musicians. Tickets: $75.
Nov. 11, Wednesday
Adopt A Class, The Mentors’ Honor Roll Trivia Night | 6:30-8:30 p.m. West Side Brewing. Friendly trivia competition, food and drinks. Tickets: $100 per team of 4.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Veterans Day Ceremony | 11 a.m. Eden Park. Site dedication of Women Veterans Memorial and unveiling of new design. Speaker: Connie Pillich. greenlt@mac.com
Nov. 12, Thursday
Cincinnati Chamber, Fifth Third Bank Leadership Symposium | 8 a.m.-noon. Music Hall Ballroom. Keynote: Janet Ahn. Breakfast, workshop breakouts and networking. Tickets: $160.
Companions on a Journey, Morning of Hope Breakfast | 8-9:30 a.m. Cooper Creek Event Center, Blue Ash. Breakfast to raise awareness of grief support. Tickets: $30.
Nov. 13, Friday
Cincinnati Art Museum, The Party: Enter the Wild | 8-11 p.m. A journey through “The Art of Charley Harper: Creatures Wild and Tame.” Immersive and interactive experiences, open bar, desserts and late-night bites, variety of live entertainment. Dress code: “wildlife chic.” Tickets: $150.
Cincinnati Compass, Cincinnati Rhythm | 6 p.m. Rhinegeist Brewery, Over-the-Rhine. Food, music, performances and connection across cultures. Celebrates immigrants and refugees who enrich Greater Cincinnati.
ERS Foundation, Gathering for Good Gala | 6:30-9 p.m. Mercantile Immersive, downtown. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner. Tickets: $200.
Great Parks Forever, Camp Root Ball | 6-9:30 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. Dinner-by-the-bite, drinks, live music and silent auction. Hosts: $275; Campers: $175.
Kindervelt, Dancing with the Kids | 6-10 p.m. Delta Hotel, Sharonville. Dance performances, drinks and dinner.
Talbert House, Make Camp Possible | 6-9 p.m. Ivy Hills Country Club, Newtown. Dinner by-the-bite, two drinks, valiet parking. Proceeds benefits Camp Possible, therapeutic summer program. Tickets: $125
Nov. 14, Saturday
4C for Children, Champions Gala | 6 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Cocktail reception, dinner, presentation, live auction and after-party. Tickets: $200.
Aubrey Rose Foundation, Let’s Dance for the Heart of It! | 6-11 p.m. Mercantile Immersive, downtown. Cocktail hour, silent/live auctions, dinner and live music. Tickets: $250.
Back the Heroes Rumble, Gala of Honor | 6-11 p.m. Redmoor Event Center, Mt. Lookout. Cocktail reception with Reds mascots, dinner, program and silent auction/raffles. Tickets: $75.
The Beechwood Home, Fall Gala | Kenwood Country Club. Honoring Dr. Joseph Broderick. Soul Pocket Band.
Black & White Cancer Survivors Foundation, Annual Gala | 6-11 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. Cocktails, dinner. Formal attire. Tickets: $120.
Cincinnati Guitar Society, Glitzy Guitar Gala | 6-10 p.m. West Pavilion, Nippert Stadium, University of Cincinnati. Guitar orchestra accompanying Grammy winner Jason Vieaux. Appetizers, dinner, open bar, silent auction and photo booth. Proceeds benefit Clare M. Callahan Guitar Scholarship Fund. Tickets: $60; table of 8: $450.
One Shot Foundation, Birthday Bash | 6-10 p.m. Anderson Pavilion. Hors d’oeuvres, dinner stations and complimentary beer and wine. Tickets: $135.
SnacPac4L Foundation Gala | 4-10 p.m. Oasis Golf Club, Loveland. Food, music, fun and philanthropy. Tickets: $75.
WAVE Foundation, Career Exploration Panel | 10-11:30 a.m. WAVE Foundation, Newport. Open panel discussion among biologists, conservation educators, divers and more. Tickets: $5.
Nov. 15, Sunday
Brave Like Me, BraveDey Football Tailgate Party | 3 p.m. Brave Loft, 516 Linn St. Food, drinks, music, games and free transportation to Paycor Stadium.
Nov. 19, Thursday
AFP Cincinnati, National Philanthropy Day | 6-8 p.m. Corbett Tower, Music Hall. Reception recognizing individuals, organizations and businesses inspiring change through their significant impact on nonprofit organizations. New format allowing more conversation and networking. Save the date.
European American Chamber of Commerce, Beaujolais & More 2026 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Renaissance Hotel, downtown. Program. Tickets: $150.
Nov. 20, Friday
Cincinnati Museum Center, Omnimax Dinner Date | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Union Terminal. Three-course meal, beer, wine and screening of “T. REX.” Tickets: $150.
Nov. 21, Saturday
Abercrumbie Group, Men of Honor | 6-10 p.m. Hard Rock Casino. Black-tie event honoring Jason Dunn, Stephen Langenkamp, James Mack, Chuck Mingo and Kenneth Parker. Tickets: $260.
Cincinnati Opera, The Gala | Venue TBA. Cocktails, food and entertainment. Co-chairs: Tarita Preston and Brian Tiffany. Save the date.
Contemporary Arts Center, Cuisine Art Cocktails | 6-10 p.m. Contemporary Arts Center, downtown. Light bites, interactive art experiences, performances and gallery access. Honorary Chairs Jens G. Rosenkrantz, Jr. and M. Katherine Hurley. Tickets: $175.
People Working Cooperatively, Prepare Affair | Use home-repair skills to provide important home maintenance services to seniors and people with disabilities living on low or fixed incomes.
Nov. 23, Monday
St. Elizabeth Foundation, Holiday Style Show & Luncheon | 10 a.m. Turfway Park, Florence. Emcee: Kyle Inskeep. Vendors, silent auction and wine/spirits pull. Tickets $75; $700 table.
Nov. 26, Thursday
Western & Southern, Thanksgiving Day Race | 7-9 a.m. TQL Stadium. 10K, 5K and kids race options. Benefits various charities.
Nov. 28, Saturday
The Point Arc, Saddle Up for Joy Goes Country | 6 p.m. Newport Car Barn. Benefiting The Point Arc and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Derek Alan Band and Jack Lucas from 8 p.m. to midnight, plus food trucks, raffles, bottle toss and wine raffle. Tickets: $50. 859-491-9191.
Nov. 29, Sunday
concertnova, Bowtie Bluegrass | 5:30 p.m. Newport Car Barn. Kentucky- and Appalachian-inspired food, concert featuring violinist Tessa Lark with cellist Sonya Moomaw and after-party. Tickets: $75.
Dec. 1, Tuesday
Easterseals Redwood, Brighter Futures | 5-8 p.m. American Sign Museum, Camp Washington. Awards ceremony and a VIP video screening premiere.
Dec. 3, Thursday
WAVE Foundation, Community Hangout | 5-10 p.m. West Side Brewing, Westwood. Pint night fundraiser, conservation games, raffles and prizes. Free.
Dec. 5, Saturday
Brave Like Me, Kendra Scott Give Back | 2-4 p.m. Kenwood Towne Center. 20% of purchase benefit Brave Like Me. Use code GIVEBACK-MJEZG online Dec. 5-7.
Dec. 12, Saturday
Cincinnati SantaCon | Noon-midnight. Multiple venues across Downtown Cincinnati/Covington/Mt. Adams. Santas spreading holiday cheer. Proceeds benefit The Cure Starts Now.
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Jan. 15, Friday
School for Creative and Performing Arts, Future of the Arts Gala | 6 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. Honoring the Kliendinst Family. Emcee: Kyle Inskeep. Program and dinner featuroing student performances alongside professional artists from Cincinnati Ballet, Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and May Festival. Reservations: $2,000 (table of 10).
Feb. 9, Tuesday
Mardi Gras for Homeless Children | 5:30-10 p.m. Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Culinary celebration with live music and silent auction. Proceeds benefit Bethany House Services, Brighton Center and Welcome House of Northern Kentucky. Tickets: $100.
Feb. 13, Saturday
Good Samaritan Foundation, Annual Gala | Music Hall Ballroom. Black-tie event with cocktail hour, dinner and dancing.
Feb. 25, Saturday
Cincinnati Chamber, Annual Dinner | First Financial Center. Save the date.
March 6, Saturday
YWCA Hamilton, HERstory & HERitage Recognition Event | 6 p.m. Champion Mill Conference Center, Hamilton. Honoring Renate Crawford, Stephanie Hightower-Thomas, Adriana Reyes, Toni Tipton, Shabana Shakir-Ahmed and Karen Whalen.
March 13, Saturday
Dragonfly, Gala | 6 p.m. The Phoenix, downtown. Dinner, open bar, silent auction and music. Tickets: $250.
April 4, Sunday
concertnova, Wine + Beethoven: Beethoven as Bacchus | 3:30 p.m. Somerhaus, Over-the-Rhine. Five European wines paired with five Beethoven string quartets. Tickets: $81.88.
April 10, Saturday
Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly, Anniversary Gala | Willow Event Center. Save the date.
April 17, Saturday
The Cure Starts Now, Once in a Lifetime Gala | 5:30-10:30 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. Dinner, open bar, silent auction, live auction and entertainment. Tickets: $110.
UpSpring, Benefit Bash | 6 p.m. Great American Ball Park. Cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner and program.
April 24, Saturday
DCCH Center for Children and Families, Swing Into Spring | Save the date.
Purcell Marion, Grand Event | Save the date.
April 30-May 2, Friday-Sunday
Pig Works, Flying Pig Marathon | Downtown. Save the date.
May 6, Thursday
YWCA, Career Women of Achievement Luncheon | Hard Rock Casino. Save the date.
May 21, Friday
Family Nurturing Center, Prom for a Purpose | Turfway Park, Florence. Save the date.