Jack and Jill went up Knock Knock Hill, to attend Storybook Soirée.

“It’s sure to be grand” said the two hand-in-hand. “Come join us – We’ll show you the way!”

Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 7:00 – 10:00 pm

2023 Children’s Book Selection: Mother Goose’s Nursery Rhymes

Step into the pages of childhood tales and embark on an unforgettable journey at Knock Knock Children’s Museum’s Storybook Soirée. Get ready to rediscover the magic of whimsical rhymes, fantastical characters, and the joy of storytelling, all while supporting the mission of inspiring young minds through play and learning.

Experience an adult night of fun! Dance to live music, explore our Learning Zones, and engage in playful games that capture the essence of Mother Goose. Dress to impress in your finest cocktail attire or as your favorite Mother Goose character. Embrace the fusion of sophistication and play as we celebrate the charm of classic nursery rhymes.

Music, Food, Beverage & Décor

Dance to live music from Capital City Soul and enjoy delectable food, signature cocktails, and open bar from the Capital Region’s top restaurants, bars, and wine purveyors. We wish to acknowledge and thank all of the local chefs and restaurants for their generosity in supporting our event and making the night so special!

• City Pork
• The Caterie
• Drago’s
• Jubans
• L’Auberge
• Mestizo
• Portobello’s Grill
• Phil’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant Restaurant
• Rouj Creole
• Ruffino’s
• SoLou
• Floral décor is generously provided by Forage Floral Design.

Supporting Knock Knock Children’s Museum

All proceeds from the event go towards enhancing the educational programs and exhibits at Knock Knock Children’s Museum and there are several ways to participate in Storybook Soiree’s FUNdraising activities. We strongly recommend that you pre-register for our Live and Silent Auctions while purchasing or registering your tickets to speed up check-in. Our Live and Silent Auction features some once-in-a-lifetime opportunities!

• 6 US Tennis Open Tickets, Yankees v. Rockies baseball tickets, Shubert Organization’s Theatre tickets, and discounts for a NYC pizza tour in New York City in August 2024
• Casa de Campo Resort trip in the Dominican Republic with two rounds of play on world-class golf courses 
• Surge – Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge’s newest, supercharged entertainment venue – A 2024 sneak peek Corporate Event for 50
• Queen of Sparkles: Exclusive meeting with Jaime Glas, including a dress-up photo shoot for three featuring items from her girl’s clothing line
• 30A Florida Gulf Front High Pointe Condo Week: 2 bedrooms condo that sleeps 6 for June 1 – 8, 2024 with a 30A Bonfire and 2 tickets to Wonderworks
• Blackberry Farm Master Gardner/Farm-to-Table Exclusive dinner for 10: with world-renowned seed saver and Blackberry Farm Master Gardner/Farm-to-Table Evangelist, John Coykendall and Beausoleil’s Chef Nich Palmer.
• Gold and diamond bracelet from Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
• Wine experiences and fine art

Presenting Sponsor

The Muses

The Editors

The Writers

The Illustrators

Host Committee

Help us go over the moon!

Storybook Soiree is a magical night, where generous sponsors twinkle and shine bright!

It’s not too late to become an event sponsor and we need your help! By supporting Storybook Soirée, you’re helping the museum’s mission to create lifelong learners in our community by fostering engaging and high-quality learning experiences. Proceeds from the event provide critical funding for the museum, including ongoing educational programming that helps close the knowledge and early childhood education gap in our community. We invite you to help us keep the pages turning at Knock Knock Children’s Museum and become a Storybook Soiree sponsor!

Why support Knock Knock Children’s Museum?

• Close the knowledge and opportunity gap in our community
• Bring children and families of all walks of life together in the spirit of learning through play
• Provide high quality play experiences to every child regardless of ability, background, or income
• Support research-based learning experiences for families, educators, caregivers, and, most importantly, children

Fifth Edition Sponsorship Levels

The Muses – $25,000

STORYBOOK SOIRÉE OFFERINGS

• Twenty (20) Storybook Soirée Tickets
• Logo placement on gala invitations, website, email blasts, social media, event signage, etc.
• Corporate name/logo prominently displayed throughout Soirée
• Corporate name/logo recognition on invitation and all event publicity
• Announcement of gift in the newsletter, e-blast, and social media
• Individual company recognition and profile on social media promoting Soirée
• Recognition on Donor Wall of Honor at event
• Recognition in Knock Knock’s Impact Report
• Invitations to special events and programs

The Publishers – $15,000

STORYBOOK SOIRÉE OFFERINGS

• Sixteen (16) Storybook Soirée Tickets
• Logo placement on gala invitations, website, email blasts, social media, event signage, etc.
• Corporate logo/name prominently displayed on Donor Wall of Honor at the event
• Announcement of gift in the newsletter, e-blast, and social media
• Individual foundation/company recognition and profile on social media promoting Soirée
• Invitations to signature museum events

The Editors – $10,000

STORYBOOK SOIRÉE OFFERINGS

• Ten (10) Storybook Soirée Tickets
• Logo placement on gala invitations, website, email blasts, social media, event signage, etc.
• Corporate logo/name prominently displayed on Donor Wall of Honor at the event
• Announcement of gift in the newsletter, e-blast, and social media
• Individual foundation/company recognition and profile on social media promoting Soirée
• Invitations to signature museum events

The Writers – $5,000

STORYBOOK SOIRÉE OFFERINGS

• Eight (8) Storybook Soirée Tickets
• Corporate name placement on gala invitations, website, email blasts, social media, event signage, etc.
• Corporate name prominently displayed on Donor Wall of Honor at the event
• Announcement of gift in the newsletter, e-blast, and social media
• Individual foundation/company recognition and profile on social media promoting Soirée
• Invitations to signature museum events

The Illustrators – $2,500

STORYBOOK SOIRÉE OFFERINGS

• Four (4) Storybook Soirée Tickets
• Corporate name placement on gala invitations, website, email blasts, social media, event signage, etc.
• Corporate name prominently displayed on Donor Wall of Honor at the event
• Invitations to signature museum events

Host Committee – $1,000

STORYBOOK SOIRÉE OFFERINGS

• Two (2) Storybook Soirée Tickets
• Name placement on gala invitations, website, email blasts, social media, event signage, etc.
• Name prominently displayed on Host Committee signage at the event

It’s not too late to become an event sponsor and we need your help! We would be honored to have you as a sponsor of our gala. Your support will help us to continue to provide high-quality educational experiences for children in our community.

Sincere thank you to our 2023 Storybook Soiree Planning Committee: