Storybook Soiree
Save the date for Thursday, October 8th, 2026!
Hear Ye, Hear Ye –
Knock Knock’s Annual Storybook Soirée
Step back in time to the Renaissance era and join us for a magical night of fundraising, inspired by King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone! Knock Knock Children’s Museum’s annual Storybook Soiree keeps the magic of playful learning alive for children in our community. Every year, this highly anticipated event supports Knock Knock Children’s Museum’s programs, initiatives, and facility enhancements, and we are grateful for your continuous support!
Attendees partied like the gods for a great cause during an epic evening filled with multiple open bars, divine bites from Baton Rouge’s top restaurants, dancing to the sounds of DJ Bird, and exciting live and silent auctions. Guests also tested their skills with games fit for the fiercest Olympians, making the night both entertaining and impactful.
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and we appreciate every one of you who support us!
Can’t make this magical night? You can still support us by donating, and be sure keep an eye out for updates on this year’s event!
Event Details
WHAT: Knock Knock Children’s Museum’s Storybook Soirée – A Grown-Up Gala
WHEN: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: Knock Knock Children’s Museum, 1900 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
WHY: To raise funds for Knock Knock Children’s Museum programs and initiatives, including Access for All and Play for All, and pay for programs and improvements to our 18 Learning Zones and our Big Backyard.
THEME: The Legends of King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone
ATTIRE: Cocktail or Costume – Calling all noble knights, fairies, sorceresses, mythical creatures, and kings and queens!
Experience the Magic of Our Grown-Up Gala
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
The Editors
The Writers
Lamar Advertising • Relief Windows • Valluzzo Companies • Butler Snow • First Horizon Bank • First National Bank of Louisiana • Gallagher • The Miller Group Wealth Strategies of Raymond James • Louisiana Healthcare Connections • Sharon and Claude B. Pennington Foundation • Bluer Skies: The MAPP Children’s Foundation
The Illustrators
LUBA • EMERGENT METHOD • BATON ROUGE CLINIC
In-Kind
Xdesign • Forage • Louisiana Nursery • Le Saint Soirées
Thank you to our Host Committee
Mi Mi and Larry “Chip” Bankston
Aza and Tim Bowlin
Kate and Tee Brown
Heather and Andy Bush
Katherine and Benjamin Dampf
Staci and Craig Duhe’
Kasey and William Eglin
Casey and Brant Granger
Ashley and Levar Greenhouse
Kodi and David Guillory
Sally and Corey Hargrove
Kelli and Anthony Harton
Jennifer and Wes Hataway
Emilia and Jake Henry
Lindley and Hunter Hines
Anna and Lyle Hitt
Michelle and Jordan Hultberg
Alissa Jenkins Compass Realty
Erica and Jay Johnson
Catherine and Kevin Katzenmeyer
Erin and Parker Kilgore
Anna Kathryne and Brian Kronenberger
Alex and Beau Layfield
Louisiana Lottery Corporation
Elizabeth and Chris Martin
Nell McAnelly
Christina and Jamar Melton
Casey and Stephen Miller
Louise and Michael Myers
Rebecca and Dyke Nelson
Conway and Robert Pettit
Christina and Ransom Pipes
Michelle Reimsnyder
Kacy and Arthur Scanlan III
Dr. Kaia Simmons
Maureen and Cody Stevens
Rae Vasquez and Dylan Alge
Kim and Mike Wampold
Jake and Camille Wharton