Sneakers & Sparkles
A Playground Gala
An elevated evening. A playful twist. One big reason to celebrate.
February 6, 2027
Dress Up. Lace Up.
Formal attire meets your favorite sneakers.
A Night for Something Bigger
Sneakers & Sparkles is the signature gala of If You Build It, They Will Play, an ambitious $500,000+ campaign to create a new inclusive and engaging playground at Lake Country School.
We’re not interested in simply replacing what’s there. We’re building something better. A place that gives more kids more ways to move, play, connect and belong.
Come for the celebration.
Be part of the build.
More Than a Gala
Grab your friends. Dress up. Lace up. Make a night of it.
Sneakers & Sparkles is bringing Lake Country together for a night of food, drinks, entertainment, fundraising and plenty of time to mix, mingle and have fun with friends.
Mingle
Catch up with old friends. Meet someone new. Grab a drink, work the room and enjoy a night out together.
Eat
Good food. Good drinks. A table full of your favorite people. Come hungry.
Play
Get in on the fun with entertainment, surprises and plenty happening throughout the night.
Celebrate
Stay awhile. Have another drink. Laugh with your friends and celebrate what we can build together.
One night. Your favorite people. Plenty of fun. One incredible reason to show up.
What to Expect
Everything you need to know for an incredible night at Sneakers & Sparkles.
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5:30 PM | Cocktails & Connection
Doors open. Enjoy passed appetizers and cocktails while you mingle, explore the silent auction, and try your luck in the raffle.7:00 PM | Take Your Seats
The silent auction and raffle come to a close as we gather for the evening program.7:30 PM | Dinner
Enjoy a plated dinner as we share the story behind what we’re building for Lake Country kids.8:15 PM | Live Auction
A little friendly competition, a few incredible opportunities, and another way to support the playground project.8:45 PM | Dueling Pianos
Felix & Fingers takes the stage. Sing along, make a request, hit the dance floor, and celebrate the rest of the night with us.Later in the Evening | Late-Night Bites
Because every great night deserves a second round of food.11:00 PM | Goodnight
Schedule subject to minor tweaks.
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Formal attire. Favorite sneakers.
Dress up for the night and add your favorite pair of sneakers. Sneakers are encouraged, never required. -
Sneakers & Sparkles is an adults-only event for guests 21 and older.
Your gala admission includes passed appetizers, a plated dinner, hosted beverages, dueling pianos entertainment and late-night bites.
Save the Date
Saturday, February 6, 2027
5:30 PM
The Golden Mast • Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Make it a night out, gather your favorite people, and join us for Sneakers & Sparkles.
Gala Pair | $350
Reserved Table for Eight | $1,500
Individual Gala Ticket | $175
Your night includes passed appetizers, a plated dinner, hosted beverages, dueling pianos entertainment, late-night bites, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.
Formal attire with your favorite sneakers encouraged. Guests must be 21 or older.
Tickets & Tables
Put your name behind something big.
Gala sponsorships offer businesses, families and community partners a meaningful way to support the playground project while receiving recognition before and throughout Sneakers & Sparkles.
Sponsorship opportunities begin at $2,500, with exclusive gala experience sponsorships also available.
Interested in Sponsoring?
Hosted by the Lake Country School PTO, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Put Your Name Behind The Build
Sneakers & Sparkles is one part of If You Build It, They Will Play, our campaign to create a new inclusive and engaging playground at Lake Country School.
For businesses, families and community partners looking to make an even greater impact, broader Campaign Partnership opportunities are available beyond the gala.